ESP Leadership 101. Beth Claypoole, ESP 2 nd Vice President Bob Ohlensehlen, ESP National Executive Director

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1 ESP Leadership 101 Presented by: Beth Claypoole, ESP 2 nd Vice President Bob Ohlensehlen, ESP National Executive Director Updated Annually by Second Vice President for Chapter Relations and National Executive Director Updated October 2016

2 ESP Leadership 101

3 Session Objectives Chapter leaders will: 1. Explore ESP history, mission, & current strategy 2. Connect with ESP National leadership, support, & communication 3. Discuss key aspects of strong ESP Chapters, chapter leaders, & resources to support your work 4. Dialogue about your work as a chapter leader

4 ESP - Who We Are Epsilon Sigma Phi, the Extension Professionals Organization Bozeman, Montana, in 1927 incorporated May 22, active chapters Hawaii to Alaska In annual members 2889 life members 5185 total membership

5 ESP Mission The Extension Professionals Organization Mission To foster standards of excellence in the Extension System and to develop the Extension profession and professional

6 ESP Strategic Plan #1 Play a critical role in positively shaping tomorrow s Extension system #2 Foster excellence in the Extension professional through professional development & leadership opportunities #3 Cultivate a strong, relevant ESP organization

7 ESP National Leadership Team Patricia Dawson, President Ann Berry, Past President Kathy Tweeten, President Elect Beth Claypoole, 2nd Vice President

8 National Leadership Team Regional Vice Presidents Beth Raney, NE Peggy Compton, NC Dan Culbert, S Rusty Collins, W

9 ESP National Support & Communication Regional Vice Presidents National Office Communication Bi-Monthly Newsletter Blasts to membership Blasts to chapter leaders Individual contacts chapter leaders Member services Scholarship & grant applications Recognition application process

10 Strong Chapters Are the heart of ESP s Mission

11 Strong Chapters have Constitution/By-Laws Dedicated Leadership President President-Elect Secretary Treasurer Past President Planned leadership transition

12 Strong Chapters have Membership Recruitment and Retention plan including new and old Recognition Programs Scholarship and Grant programs

13 Strong Chapters have Regular Leadership Communication Conference calls Face to face meetings Social media

14 Strong Chapters have Identified and Developed New Leaders Engaged Life Members Active committees

15 ESP Committees Member Recruitment and Retention Scholarships, Grants and Recognition Professional Development Public Issues Global Relations Resource Development and Management Marketing Local Committees as Desired/Needed

16 Strong Chapters have Chapter Sponsored Professional Development What professional development has your Chapter offered recently? When was the last time you visited another chapter or had their leadership at your meeting?

17 Chapter Annual Planning & How Are We Doing? Chapter Handbook Chapter self-evaluation (in handbook) Chapter of Merit use as a planning tool

18 Key Items for Chapter Leaders Staying Connected Regional VPs & Communication Update Chapter Officers regularly at Espnational.org Memorize the calendar! (print out and post on your wall or add to your outlook calendar each due date with reminders along the road) Can you identify 2 yearly meeting dates/deadlines?

19 Strong chapters take advantage of opportunities for annual and life members nationally

20 National Committees & National Board National Committees Two Year Term can Reapply for 1 (proposed) Monthly teleconferences & national meeting $200 stipend National Board Regional VP (2 yr term) W and NE Needed April 1 deadline for applicants National Board Regional VP (4 yr term) Regional VP West Needed April 1 deadline for applicants

21 Participate in Leadership Opportunities JCEP Leadership Conference $500/chapter to support delegates Public Issues Leadership Development Competitive scholarships ($600) National ESP Conference Professional Presentations (determined annually) Committee Members ($200) National Council Delegates ($200) Reddinger Admin/Leaders Scholarship ($500)

22 Chapter Leaders & Recognition Program State SGR Committee Support Familiarity with regional and national awards Online system option for state awards; required for regional/national award Important deadlines - calendar

23 Web Site Resources to Support Chapters ESP Handbook Links to Local Chapters, National Board and National Office Forms Strategic Plans and Reports Personal and Professional Development Opportunities Calendar of Upcoming Events and Deadlines

24 The ESP Website Your Source For Important Information

25 Other Chapter Resources ESP National Office ESP Calendar of Dates Permanent & Historical Record of Membership and Chapter. Computer Data Files Chair of Membership Recruitment and Retention and Regional Vice President Chapter Reports and Websites

26 Questions?

27 ESP The Extension Professionals Organization 3 Strategic Goals #1 Play a critical role in positively shaping tomorrow s Extension system #2 Foster excellence in the Extension professional through professional development & leadership opportunities #3 Cultivate a strong, relevant ESP organization

28 Summary ESP Rich history and looking to the future, continued support for Extension system and professionals ESP National leadership team and office here to support your work Strong ESP Chapters and chapter leaders