Try a 10-minute meeting with the
members you represent. ARs who
hold regular building meetings – especially
in difficult times – have the
best shot at strengthening membership
rapport. ”But they won’t stay
for a building meeting,” you complain.
“They say they’re too busy.”
Try promising a 10-minute building
meeting – timed by the clock. You
have to rule with an iron hand and
few words, but you can do it.
10 – AR Handbook
Following are a sample announcement
of the 10-minute meeting and
a sample agenda to distribute at the
start of each one. See the guide for
planning such a meeting.
Ask members their opinions on
association matters. Let them have a
voice and the feeling that their opinions
count in the decision-making
process. Note on the sample agenda
that members still have the opportunity
to let off steam through the
tear-off on the bottom. The association
representative can then talk
on an individual basis to those who
write down their concerns. Make
association meetings snappy and
businesslike.
Try the 10-minute meeting
Sample Agenda
Association Meeting – Nov. 2 – Forbes Junior High
A. What was discussed at rep council or Executive Committee last time? (2 minutes)
B. We need your opinions about ____________________.
Your views will be presented at the next rep council meeting. (4 minutes)
C. Latest developments on the problem of ____________________. (3 minutes)
D. An Association victory you should be proud of (1 minute)
Time’s up! We told you we could do it in 10 minutes!
Don’t forget to leave your questions and suggestions at the door.
We’d like to have a meeting about ____________________.