Planning for a Successful Chapter

This session was used to discuss how the E-Board can come together to plan a successful year's worth of meetings and events.

The first step is to answer these questions:
   
      1. Organizational: Why does AMA exist?
      2. Executive Board: Why do they volunteer their time?
      3. Member: Why do our members attend our events?

Next you need to plan out your year:

     - A majority of the work should be done over the summer
     - Reflect on last years successes and failures
     - Set a clear direction for the chapter plan and follow it
     - Key dates to support the goals we set
     - All events should add value and relevance
     - Set a mission statement and make sure all the members know it
     - E-board should meet at the beginning of the year so that everyone is on the same page to start the        
       year