ABC Organization Basic Training

Basic Training is a mini-conference of workshops for leaders of ABC organizations. Attendance is mandatory for at least one executive board member of each organization, but more are welcome and encouraged to register.

This leadership training is offered for organization leaders at all levels. The mini-conference offers a basic practices workshop, Lerner Event Management, Treasurer's Workshops, and Special Topics in Leadership. Below are some descriptions of the workshops you can choose from.

Workshops

ABC Organization "Nuts and Bolts"

We'll guide you through the basic procedures of organizational leadership, the structure of SDA, and the responsibilities and privileges of being an ABC-recognized organization. Great for new leaders or as a refresher for returnees, this session offers a guideline of University policies for clubs and tips for success in your group's programs and projects.

Treasurer's Workshop

Designed to introduce student leaders to budget and fiscal management. Group treasurers are introduced to University policy and procedure, legal documentation, federal and state tax documents, invoices, statements, negotiation tactics with outside vendors, contracts, petty cash procedure, fundraising resources, and basic finance principles. Attendance at a Treasurer's Workshop is mandatory for all treasurers (alternate dates will be offered).

Lerner Event Management

Lerner Hall is here to help make your event happen. Learn all there is to know about making space reservations on campus, a/v support, furniture requests, ticketing, "LIONS" and more. Recommended for those groups planning conferences, culture shows, theatrical performances and parties.

Developing Leadership in Your Members

As a leader your natural focus is the growth and performance of your organization. It is no secret that the quality of leadership you and your group members provide everyday is the engine that drives continued success. However a powerful engine is worthless without the parts to keep it running. Developing current talent for future leadership positions ensures that your organization has the supply of leaders that it needs to continue to grow and succeed in the future. This training will discuss how to ensure that your organization has a supply of members ready to take the helm when the time comes.

Keeping an Eye on Your Plate

This session will focus on helping student leaders assess and identify when their "plate" is too full and when they may find themselves not using the most productive time management strategies. This session is especially important to those student leaders who find themselves involved in numerous clubs or organizations; therefore wearing a number of different "hats." The session will also facilitate a look at solutions which include touching up on effective time management, being aware of symptoms of burnout, and how to use the art of delegation to the benefit of the individual and the group.

Tentative Schedule

12:00 pm - 12:20 pm		Registration, Overview of day Party Space Please be punctual.
12:20 pm - 1:10 pm		Student Networking Lunch Party Space Brief presentation by Kevin Shollenberger, Executive Director of SDA. Students will have the opportunity to informally meet with others from organizations and to network.
1:10 pm - 2:30 pm		Workshop I 569 Lerner, Satow Room, 502 Lerner, 503 Lerner Choice of: Lerner Event Management Treasurer's Workshop ABC group Nuts and Bolts Developing Leadership in Your Members
2:30 pm - 3:50 pm		Workshop II Conference rooms 569 Lerner, Satow Room, 502 Lerner, 503 Lerner Choice of: Lerner Event Management Treasurer's Workshop ABC group Nuts and Bolts Keeping an Eye on Your Plate
3:50 pm - 4:15 pm		Evaluation Follow-up: when workshops will be offered again, in case you missed something of interest; other programs and training offered by our offices.