Leatherstocking AEA May 22 Program, "The Big Picture With Committees"...

Recap of the Recent Program, "Your Board and the Committee System"  Thank you to our panelists!    Panelists: Liz Callahan, Executive Director, Hanford Mills Museum  Liane Hirabayashi, Board Member, Hanford Mills Museum  Fred Huneke, Board Member, Watershed Agricultural Council   Danielle Newell, Executive Director, Smithy Center for the Arts Videos recapping the session are now available on YouTube. Apologies for the sound quality; we recommend wearing headphones to listen to the audio. The following topics were addressed: The value of committes: why even have committees? (Click for video) Strong committee characteristics (Click for video)  What does a successful committee look like? (Click for video) How the Executive Director can support the committee system (Click for video) What are board members looking for from staff to support their role? (Click for video) Committee responsibilities and functions (Click for video) The role of committees in program and governance  Common issues experienced with committees Building on this topic, the next panel discussion will focus on Executive Committees on July 17 in Oneonta, NY. This program will outline the executive committees and their partnership with the Executive Director, as well as their stance within an organization. Register here (link). We also invite any Executive Directors or board officers who are interested in speaking to please contact us at amarietta@nycon.org.  Announcing 2013 Leatherstocking AEA Programs:  Recruiting Panelists for the Events   Program Schedule for 2013:   - May 22nd, 2013: Your Board and the Committee System  - July 17th, 2013: Making the Executive Committee Work  - September 18th, 2013: Starting a Board Development Committee  - December 11th, 2013: Using a Fund Development Committee to Help Your Non-Profit    Looking for new ideas for employee benefits?  Let NYCON help you create an extensive, affordable benefits package that is easy to comprehend and manage!  Contact us to learn more about how we help over 1,000 nonprofits just like yours with Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Savings Accounts, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Unemployment Savings Program, and Workers Comp. Contact us for more information. ED Job Opportunity The Christian Neighborhood Center of Norwich, Inc., d/b/a "The Place", is seeking an Executive Director to provide leadership consistent with The Place's vision to provide a community environment where children, young adults, & families are nurtured, affirmed & celebrated. The primary responsibilities of this exciting role include: Oversee programs, daily operations, & long term management of The Place, Lead the team to ensure actions are consistent with the mission statement of The Place - "to love all youth as they are & help them reach their full potential as they become responsible, contributing members of society", Lead development of business plans, grant requests, & agency budget while ensuring organizational fiscal responsibility, Prepare & negotiate contracts, Maintain New York State Child Care School Age License, Serve as liaison within the community and major financial supporters of The Place, Coordinate with staff to oversee administration of all programs. The preferred candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in management and supervisory capacity in a non-profit organization (preferably youth service), and possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (Master's Degree preferred).  The Place offers a community, family oriented work environment with a competitive compensation & benefits package. Please send resume and letter of interest to The Place, PO Box 509 Norwich, NY 13815 or e-mail toexecdirector@theplacenorwich.com. Open until filled. EOE M/F/D/V 10 BENEFITS OF INTERNSHIPS:   Has your organization considered offering a SUNY Oneonta student an internship opportunity?   Ten benefits outlined below provide a quick snapshot of the power of internships! Find future employees Test-drive the talent Increase productivity Increase employee-retention rate Enhance perspective Take advantage of low-cost labor Post internships free-of-charge to SUNY Oneonta's online database (DragonLink) Give back to the community Support SUNY Oneonta students Benefit your Otsego County Business To schedule a meeting to discuss the process for posting internships, site-supervisor responsibilities, and time commitment, please contact Megan Ackley, SUNY Oneonta Internship Coordinator at (607) 436-2534 ormegan.ackley@oneonta.edu. Visit the NY Nonprofit Executive Directors Network... Stay Informed. Connect with your peers. Post your questions. NYNED is your resource.  About the Leatherstocking AEA  Formed in 2004 with the support of the New York Council of Nonprofits, the Leatherstocking AEA offers nonprofit executive directors from Otsego, Delaware, and Chenango Counties a forum for networking and peer support. The group holds quarterly program meetings. 2012 meeting dates are April 25th, June 20th,September 26th and November 14th.