VASFAA
BOARD - COMMISSIONER - COMMITTEE PLANS & REPORT FORM
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additional objectives and status reports as needed)
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Standard
Goal 1: Provide diversity training and education for VASFAA membership, including
heightening membership awareness about diversity Committee activities.
(Strategic Plan Reference: Section 4.5 A (2,4) and 4.5 B (5))
Objective 1
(HOW
the committee plans to achieve the stated goal):
Conduct the Leadership Symposium - primary focus is
assisting current and future leaders in developing an understanding of various
leadership styles.
Status
Reports of Objective 1 (Please report your progress toward achieving the stated
goals – this is where the committee provides updates to the Board, including any
suggestions or modifications to the goal and/or the Strategic Plan):
Date: 9/19/06
Report: We are working towards inviting 3 facilitators to
discuss Cross Cultural Communications, Business Protocol/Etiquette across
Cultural Lines, and Habits of Good Leaders.
Date: 1/30/07
Report: We have
obtained our three facilitators – Thedford Collins – ECMC – Business Protocol
Across Cultural Lines; Tom Rebstock – TG – Addling Leadership Skills to your
Management Toolkit; Mike O’Grady – CLC – Cross Cultural Communictions. We also
secured a moderator – Jacqui Sutherlin –
Objective 2
(HOW
the committee plans to achieve the stated goal):
The Committee will provide informative events and
sessions that address our differences and our commonality allowing for
discussion and sharing of ideas among the VASFAA membership.
Status
Reports of Objective 2 (Please report your progress toward achieving the stated
goals – this is where the committee provides updates to the Board, including any
suggestions or modifications to the goal and/or the Strategic Plan):
Date: 9/19/06
Report: 1) The
Committee would like to conduct a panel discussion of the similarities and
differences in the 3 most ‘noticeable’ religions in American culture – it is
our plan to invite 3 local professors to lead an informed, unbiased discussion
of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. 2)
The Committee is exploring the possibility of conducting a Night at the Movies
where again we’ll explore the clash of various subcultures within the United
States 3) We have contacted Harvey Alston, motivational speaker, to return to
VASFAA – specific message to be determined
Date: 1/30/07
Report: We have secured Harvey Alston to conduct a
concurrent session regarding working more effectively as members of a
team, enhancing communication
and listening skills in a diverse environment. Item 1 was not approved by the
Board and will not be implemented. Item 2 will not occur due to lack of sufficient time.
We would, however, like to bless our meals with 2 universal blessings and one
moments of silence to be given by members of the Diversity Committee. We are
also in the process of searching for a Star Trek game/activitiythat we can
incorporate throughout the Conference that will address differences but
celebrate our commonality.
Standard
Goal 2: Ensure diversity on each VASFAA Committee.
Objective
1 (HOW the committee plans to achieve the stated goal):
The committee will reiterate the President’s message of diversity by sending
an email reminder at the committee selection process
Date: 8/7/2006
Report: Email sent today reminding Chairs to include a diverse
population in their committee selection to the best of their ability.
BUDGET
Item (Broad
general categories) Cost
Harvey Alston - Fees and Travel $2487.10
Committee Mtg Lunches 9/16/06, 1/18/07 $60.13
Board Approved Amount: $4750
Date: 5/24/2006
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