Passing the Torch Effective Chapter Transitioning

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Passing the TorchEffective Chapter Transitioning
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Topics to Be Covered

• Why Transition?
• Who is Responsible for the Transition?
• How to Effectively Transition
• Recommended Timeline of Events
• Some Extra Tips for Success

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Why Transition?

• Stop Re-Inventing the Wheel
• Allows for organizational progress
• Reduces stress for new CEB

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Who is Responsible?

• The entire CEB should help transition their
  successor
• Ultimately the outgoing chapter president should
  be in charge of all transitional activities

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How to Effectively Transition

• Nominations Elections
• Reports Supporting Documents
• Use report template provided
• CD of all materials used during your term
• Transition Meetings or Retreats

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Recommended Timeline

• Elections Before Nationals
• Transition Meeting
• Between Nationals Finals
• Transition reports due at this meeting
• Encourage CEB planning meeting before finals
• After the Meeting
• Stay around in the beginning
• Offer support guidance

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Extra Tips for Success

• Publicly Pass the Torch
• Dont let members keep coming to you, send them
  to the new president
• Encourage early goal setting
• Try OGSMs and strategic plans
• Send new CEB contact info to R6 Vice Chairs
• Helps us keep in touch and keep you informed