C o n t e n t s

Introduction

page  i

Section I:  BUILDING A HEALTHY ORGANIZATION

Chapter 1:  Defining Your Group

page 3

What's Our Purpose?

page 3

Setting Goals

page 10

What's Our Structure

page 11

Different Decision Making Options

page 13

Appendix A:  Sample Constitution

page 17

Chapter 2:  Building Your Group

page 21

Invite

page 22

Inform

page 24

Inspire

page 26

Involve

page 27

Leadership Development

page 35

Appendix A:  Sample Flyers

page 39

Appendix B:  Newsletters

page 41

Chapter 3:  Managing Your Group

page 55

Meetings

page 55

Making Decisions

page 61

Resolving Conflicts

page 64

Diversity

page 66

Accountability

page 74

Chapter 4:  Basic Skills

page 79

Funding

page 79

Public Speaking

page 82

Using the Media

page 85