Random Thoughts

Chatted with my wife on the way to her mother's Saturday night about our Chapter. Here are some things that came out of it.

Programs:

1. A new VP at my wife's college is an expert in entreprenuership
2. A business professor my wife knows at a different college could come & talk about business topics, management, etc.
3. A communication arts person could speak about communicating in business
4. Someone could present on professional writing - might turn off the hard core specifiers
5. Something from the Constructive Confrontations book

We've got to think outside of the box & appeal to all - architects, specifiers, engineers, manufacturer's reps, contractors, owner's reps.

Maybe I could put together a presentation on communications from the Lean Construction thing at the Convention & the Constructive Confrontations book.

We need to collect data - total attendance each month for as many years as we can go back. Then, match the attendance each month to the program topic & see what topics bring in the largest crowds.

I also need to plan out the summer planning/board meetings. I need agendas, duration times, etc. I want to be organized & keep the meetings moving. Perhaps put 20-30 minutes on the end for brainstorming/open discussion/personal intentions of attendees. Should probably hit programs & membership retention at the first meeting.

We could also divide the regions & chapters up amongst a few of us to do internet research. Go to chapter's web sites & pick off the best sounding program ideas.