While we are waiting to get everyone authorization to make posts directly on the blog, I will post comments I receive that I think everyone should read. The following is one from Eric Kennedy, which I believe is right on point and exactly what we need to focus on at our next meeting. Hopefully, each of you has had a chance to look at my draft "One Page Business Plan" on this blog and can review it before our next meeting, which will be 2 weeks from today, Dec. 12. Here are Eric's comments:
Great meeting today.
From my observation, one of the reasons the JRCLS has been so successful of late is its committee structure which allows for easier delegation, accountability, etc. Does the OCMA have committees, e.g., membership, sponsorship, events, website, photo directory, etc.? If not, it might be a good idea to institute a committee structure. Members of the board act as chairs and then have general members help out. For instance, I am the chair of the Student Liaison Committee. I go around to the local law schools and coordinate with the student chapters. Also, to avoid a gap in leadership going forward, it might be a good idea to set up an executive committee (all board members) made up of a Chair, Chair-elect, Treasurer and Secretary. With each new year, the Treasurer becomes the next Chair-elect and the Secretary the next Treasurer so that there is always a core group of leaders in place.
We may already have all of this in place, but if not, I think it would help to have some infrastructure as we attempt to set the calendar and get the organization off its feet, especially in terms of increasing membership.
Just some thoughts. Feel free to ignore them altogether.
