Forum is consistently considered the number 1 benefit of EO. The Forum Chair is responsible for the training and placement of new members into forums, and fostering optimum forum health across the Chapter. The Forum Chair is also required to host Moderator breakfasts to help disseminate information regarding Chapter issues, including sponsor-related offers, local or global events, forum engagement initiatives and other learnings through the sharing of forum experiences.

Together, we have identified the following goals, responsibilities, benefits and expectations of you in your position as Forum Chair, and by signing this document you accept the obligations, which are expected of you in fulfilling this position during your tenure as Forum Chair:

GOALS:

• Ensure members are trained and placed in a Forum within 90 days of joining EO
• Ensure that Moderators or elects are trained
• Stay up to date on Chapter, Area, Regional and Global initiatives
• Conduct Moderator Breakfasts at least every 2 months – to ensure that the Moderators are informed of Chapter events as well as local, area, regional and global initiatives, with the expectation that this information will be passed on to the members of each of their forums
• Stay informed of forum issues through regular communication with Moderators and offer support or guidance to Forums to deal with issues as needed
• Liaise with fellow board members regularly to ensure that you are aware of what is going on within the Chapter

To achieve the goals or other objectives for the Chapter, you may have several ideas and initiatives that you wish to pursue. Many of these ideas would have been generated during your time at the GLC based on the experiences of other Chapters in Australia, New Zealand or around the world. You may also have discussed some ideas with your predecessor during succession meetings. You should raise these ideas for consideration with the Board at the Strategy Summit. Please summarise them in the Appendix to this statement, so that they can be quickly reviewed and considered by the Board on the day.

EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Forum Chair’s Activities:

• Work with the Membership Chair to anticipate recruitment drives and training logistics
• Help coordinate and communicate forum training logistics
• Manage member forum placement based on agreed criteria
• Conduct regular Moderator Breakfasts
• Liaise with and manage forum moderators and provide guidance where Forums implode, members change forums or a new Forum is launched
• Liaise with EO Global Support Services where necessary

COMMITMENT

Personal Participation with the Board, Area, Region