2017 Leadership Academy - Atlanta - April 8

Tentative Agenda. Subject to change.

7:30-8:00 Registration
8:00-9:00 Welcome

Introductions and Ice-breaker

Overview of Leadership Academy

9:00-9:15 Break
9:15-10:15 What ASHRAE Means to Me - Creating Your Elevator Speech
Leader: Chris

10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:45 The ASHRAE Organization and Navigating the Multitude of Meetings
Leader: Rachel

Truly understand how the ASHRAE organization is structured to assist in your growth.
Learn to navigate the complexities of the ASHRAE organization and how the chapters,
regions, and national level boards work together to promote its mission and activites
Opening the ASHRAE Toolbox
Leader: Devin
Navigating through those complexities may seem daunting, but you dont have to do it
alone! Understand all the tools and resources available to help chapters and their members
succeed.
11:451:15 Building Tour/Lunch
1:15-2:15 Effective Meeting Management
Leader: Devin
The strength of any chapter lies within its volunteer members, so understanding and
respecting everyone's time is paramount. Learn the tried-and-true tips and principles of
effective meeting management, so that your board meetings and chapter meetings can
run as smoothly as possible.
Spreading the ASHRAE Love: How to Delegate and Motivate Voluneers
Leader: Rachel
Learn creative ways to enage the whole spectrum of ASHRAE membership to volunteer and
participate in activites
2:15-2:30 Break
2:30-3:45 Problem Identification and Potential Solutions
Leader: Chris
(based on challenges identified by attendees)

3:45 4:00 Questions & Wrap-Up