Achievement of the recurring and objectives in this section will indeed transition to strategic and proactive Board operations for the Fellowship. Appendix A depicts the vision for the Board organization and committees. The following goals and objectives are also included in a separate Work Plan for each Board committee that, in turn, is associated with the respective function. Members of each committee will soon associate dates for the start and stop of each objective. Members will also associate those dates into an overall "Grand Timelines for Completion of Goals and Objectives," for example, as included later on in this Plan. Board Development Goal 1. Ensure new Board systems (charters, job descriptions, etc.) incorporated into Board operations. Objectives for Goal 1 Start Stop Responsibility Ensure an accurate, up-to-date work plan (with goals and associated objectives) is approved for each Committee Board Development Committee Ensure bylaws are reviewed annually, and new terms and specifications are adhered to, by the Board Board Development Committee Ensure approves and enacts new annual Board calendar that specifies timing of each Board responsibility, e.g., retreats, evaluations, recruitment, strategic planning Board Goal 2. Ensure Board is fully resourced to govern the organization. Objectives for Goal 2 Start Stop Responsibility Review and update Board staffing policies to recruit and select new Board members Board Development Committee Develop a slate of potential new Board members Board Development Committee At annual meeting, approve new Board members Board Ensure all Board members receive Board manual and orientation about organization Board Development Committee Ensure all Board members receive Board training about roles of any governing Board Development Committee
Goal 3. Ensure full participation and dedication of all Board Members. Objectives for Goal 3 Stop Responsibility Ensure all Board members are on at least one Committee Board Development Committee Approve and enact Board attendance policy Board Development Committee Approve and conflict-of-interest policy Board Development Committee Goal 4. Ensure all Board meetings are highly-focused and strategic. Objectives for Goal 4 Start Stop Responsibility Ensure meeting agenda is focused on important, strategic matters, rather than day-to-day operational matters Development Committee Propose procedure for efficiently making decisions, e.g., consensus, then voting Development Committee Ensure meeting materials provided at least one week before full Board meetings Board Development Committee Enact meeting evaluation procedure Board Development Committee Ensure Board meeting minutes are approved Board Development Committee Goal 5. Ensure Board leadership rigorously coordinates Board activities. Objectives for Goal 5 Stop Responsibility Ensure Board Development Committee monitors implementation of each Committee's work plan each Board mtg each Board mtg Executive Committee Provide ongoing guidance and support to ensure effective Chair position ongoing ongoing Development Committee Goal 6. Ensure continuous improvement of Board. Objectives for Goal 6 Stop Responsibility Conduct Board self-evaluation once a year Board
approve Translations of SLAA Basic text, Journal and pamphlets follow F.W.S. guidelines. Develop new or updated Program Board Programs and Membership Committee Get Board approval of each Program Plan Board of Trustees Support implementation of each Plan, i.e., delivery of each program Board Programs and Membership Committee and BOT
Outreach Goal 1. Clarify the nonprofit's desired public Objectives for Goal 1. Start Stop Responsibility Articulate desired public image, values, style, logo, etc. Board Outreach Board approve outreach information Board Outreach Committee Develop outreach materials (brochures, stationery, etc., for entire agency — not just for one certain program) Outreach Goal 2. Ensure the Public and the Fellowship has strong positive image of F.W.S. Objectives for Goal 2. Start Stop Responsibility Identify each distinct different group of entities, e.g., members of the Fellowship, potential members, Mental Health Professionals, Media, etc. Board Outreach Committee Identify how to effectively convey desired outreach to each entity (includes who conveys message and when) Board Outreach Committee Outreach Plan Board Outreach Committee Board approve and enact Outreach Plan Board Outreach Committee Goal 3. Successfully promote each of the programs within SLAA tradition. Objectives for Goal 3 Start Stop Responsibility Identify each of the specific entities served by each of the agency's programs Board Outreach Committee Identify unique benefits of the programs for each of those entities Board Outreach Committee
Appendix C: “System” of Fellowship Programs This is a logic model of the Fellowship’s programs to serve its members. The primary member of the Fellowship is the recovering addict desiring to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. Inputs Processes / Programs (methods to achieve outcomes) Outputs (tangible results) Short-Term Outcomes (new knowledge) Intermediate Outcomes (new skills) Long-Term Outcomes (new perceptions, conditions, attitudes) Research Board ideas Committee ideas F.W.S. Office Time Collaborators Best practices Existing addiction resources Programs (directly produce outcomes to benefit members) Sponsors Meeting tools Directories of groups/intergroups Resources to start new meetings Self-assessments Literature Journal / magazine Newsletter / bulletins Trainings (i.e., How to be a Sponsor?) Opportunities to serve Operational activities (don’t directly produce outcomes Website Support Subcommittees: -ABM -IRC -CTS # of members # of groups # of intergroups # of delegates # of literature docs # of sponsors more understanding of dynamics of addiction Opportunity: Liaison with BOC (Goal: Addict to know to go for help, be with other addicts, work the steps, meetings increased skills in applying addiction resources provide resources – i.e., how to start a meeting on website? no longer feeling alone! conflict management time/stress management communication skills new coping skills staying sober > > physical health > healthy relationships > commitment to health Duties and Responsibilities of Board from By-Laws BPMC Revised 17Jun16 BPMC Approved 06Dec14 1. Guard Steps and Traditions BOT Approved 01Aug15 2. Supervise and guide publications