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Do your chapter meetings seem to be lacking in participation? If so, you are not alone. Many chapters struggle to have well-attended, interactive meetings. Instead of adding more ‘bells and whistles’ to their chapter meetings, the chapter at College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois, found it was the meeting format that needed fixing. Advisor Felicia Ganther tells how round table meetings became the secret to their success... Q: What led to the round table idea? A: We had noticed within the first few meetings that the officers were reporting to the members and the members were not giving feedback or comments. As a result of the lack of participation, attendance declined. We knew we had to come up with something to keep them interested. Q: What has been the result of implementing the round tables? A: Increase in attendance! The way these discussions work is that members spend a few minutes with each chapter officer in a discussion format. These discussions provided more input than any of the previous meetings. In addition, it provided the chapter members more interaction with each other and the chapter officers became more confident in their duties. Q: What makes the round table meetings better for members than traditional meetings? A: Round tables offer the opportunity for each member to have a say in all areas of chapter business. Offering suggestions in a meeting of 50 people can be nerve-racking for some people...instead when you are in a circle of fewer people, you may feel more comfortable. It also gives the officers an opportunity to find out the strengths of the members and how those strengths can be used to foster their particular programs.
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