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Course image Genealogy Society Creation and Management
Intermediate Professional Development and Business Skills
Course Summary: Optional Print Course
Material: Genealogy Society
Creation and Management
As the genealogy industry changes in the 21st century, so must the management techniques of genealogical societies so they can and will meet the changing needs of their members. In this course you’ll learn the basics of what is needed to create a genealogy society, its management, and how to implement projects and initiatives that not only engage but can help your society grow. Also addressed will be the legal ramifications of being a society leader, though this is largely a locally-governed issue.
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As the genealogy industry changes in the 21st century, so must the management techniques of genealogical societies so they can and will meet the changing needs of their members. In this course you’ll learn the basics of what is needed to create a genealogy society, its management, and how to implement projects and initiatives that not only engage but can help your society grow. Also addressed will be the legal ramifications of being a society leader, though this is largely a locally-governed issue.
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Course Length: 9 weeks
Contact Hours: 24
Grading Scale: 70% Tests/30% Assignments
Course Length: 9 weeks
Course Content
MODULE 1
PURPOSE AND TYPES OF SOCIETIES
Introduction
Why do we have societies?
Why are some drawn to create or join a society about genealogy?
What makes genealogy, lineage, and historical societies different from one another?
What are the different types of genealogical societies?
Does our area need a society?
What should I expect next?
MODULE 2
SOCIETY CREATION, STRUCTURE, AND GOVERNANCE
Introduction to Robert’s Rules of Order
So what are the first things to accomplish when establishing a new organization?
Who is who?
Term lengths and limits
What types of committees does one find in a genealogy society?
What is a “quorum”?
MODULE 3
LEADERSHIP AND MEETINGS
Types of meetings and tools for them
The agenda and why it is necessary
How decisions are made
Leadership
How meetings can fail to meet the goals of the group
MODULE 4
YOU HAVE A CLUB, NOW WHAT?
Introduction
Venue
Money - Expenses
Source of the money and how it is managed
MODULE 5
YOUR ALLIES: THE MEMBERS, THE WEB, AND THE COMMUNITY
Introduction
Volunteers
Web presence
Your role in the community
MODULE 6
MEMBERSHIP, PROMOTION, AND GETTING PEOPLE TO KNOW YOU
Introduction
Membership
Requirements
Information materials received upon joining
Benefits
Attracting new members (Promotion)
Membership retention
MODULE 7
EDUCATION IN VARIOUS FORMS
Introduction
Education options on a regular, on-going basis
Meeting the educational needs on an even larger scale: Conferences/Seminars & Webinars
Webinars
MODULE 8
GROWTH, CHANGE, AND LEGAL ISSUES
Introduction
Society changes
Member difficulties
Nonprofit status
MODULE 1
PURPOSE AND TYPES OF SOCIETIES
Introduction
Why do we have societies?
Why are some drawn to create or join a society about genealogy?
What makes genealogy, lineage, and historical societies different from one another?
What are the different types of genealogical societies?
Does our area need a society?
What should I expect next?
MODULE 2
SOCIETY CREATION, STRUCTURE, AND GOVERNANCE
Introduction to Robert’s Rules of Order
So what are the first things to accomplish when establishing a new organization?
Who is who?
Term lengths and limits
What types of committees does one find in a genealogy society?
What is a “quorum”?
MODULE 3
LEADERSHIP AND MEETINGS
Types of meetings and tools for them
The agenda and why it is necessary
How decisions are made
Leadership
How meetings can fail to meet the goals of the group
MODULE 4
YOU HAVE A CLUB, NOW WHAT?
Introduction
Venue
Money - Expenses
Source of the money and how it is managed
MODULE 5
YOUR ALLIES: THE MEMBERS, THE WEB, AND THE COMMUNITY
Introduction
Volunteers
Web presence
Your role in the community
MODULE 6
MEMBERSHIP, PROMOTION, AND GETTING PEOPLE TO KNOW YOU
Introduction
Membership
Requirements
Information materials received upon joining
Benefits
Attracting new members (Promotion)
Membership retention
MODULE 7
EDUCATION IN VARIOUS FORMS
Introduction
Education options on a regular, on-going basis
Meeting the educational needs on an even larger scale: Conferences/Seminars & Webinars
Webinars
MODULE 8
GROWTH, CHANGE, AND LEGAL ISSUES
Introduction
Society changes
Member difficulties
Nonprofit status