New Member Orientation

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New Member Orientation

• J.R.E. Lee Alumni Chapter
• Jacksonville, FL

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Welcome!

• We are honored to have you join us as a member
  of the J.R.E. Lee Chapter! This presentation
  gives an overview on the who, what and why of the
  Chapter and how to get involved.
• Welcome again, and we look forward to serving
  with you!

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JRE Lee Chapter History

• Founded in 1933
• Named to Honor 3rd FAMU President
• John Robert Edward Lee, Sr.
• 1943 - Largest chapter in the nation
• 1953 - Helped change FAMC to FAMU

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JRE Lee Chapter Mission

• The JRE Lee Chapters Mission is to
• Recruit Areas Top Students to Attend FAMU
• Retain and Expand the Alumni Network
• Support the University Financially
• Extend FAMUs Presence into the Community

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JRE Lee Chapter Focus

• The chapter focus is the main objective to be
  achieved under the chapters current
  administration.
• Established by the president
• Corresponds to one or more mission areas
• Meets chapter or university needs

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Chapter Officers

• Serve for a period of 2 years
• Can only serve two consecutive years in 1 office,
  but can run for other offices thereafter
• Elected by Majority Vote
• President appoints nomination committee and
  members can nominate from the floor
• Next Election Year is even year (2008,2010, etc.)
• Current officers See website www.famujacksonvill
  e.com

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Committee Chairs

• Serve for a period of 2 years
• Can serve longer if new president elect appoints
  an existing chairperson
• Appointed by President
• Meet when necessary to carry out work
• Current Chairpersons See website
  www.famujacksonville.com

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Work Flow

• President Officers complete chapter work plan
  and assign tasks and budget to committee chairs
• Committee chairs work with committee members to
  execute assigned tasks
• Feedback Ideas Submitted to Executive
  officers through website for consideration in
  next years work plan

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Committees Where to Serve

• Membership Committee
• Recruitment Committee
• Fundraising Committee
• Public Relations Committee
• The Setters
• See committee descriptions at
  www.famujacksonville.com

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New Members are Needed to..

• Participate in committee meetings
• Assist committee in event planning and
  coordination
• Attend chapter meetings
• Participate in chapter events outings
• Have fun!

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An Effective Committee Member

• Knows the chapters mission focus
• Works on a committee where their skills can make
  a difference
• Takes on only as much work as they have time to
  be accountable for
• Takes on assignments that are in their area of
  expertise or where they have contacts
• Is passionate about the chapters mission

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Get Involved! You Are Needed!

• Assess your strengths
• Evaluate your availability
• Choose a committee to work on
• Sign up Have fun!

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