1. Leave. Inspirational. Marks .
How To Be An Effective Club and Organization Member
Presenter: Cheretta J. Robson, MS Ed.

2. LEARN ABOUT ME!
ICEBREAKER:
Let’s get to know each other!

3. PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES
Through this presentation you will learn:
• The benefits of an effective membership role
• To encourage leadership

4. WHAT MAKES YOUR CLUB OR ORGANIZATION
RUN?
Organizations are nothing without its leaders. In order
for the student club/organization to continue
operation, new members must come in and take over
the roles of the outgoing and graduating students.

5. WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE
CLUB OR ORGANIZATION?
• New ideas
• Creativity
• Motivation
• Passion
• STUDENT LEADERS
• YOU!!

6. WHAT DO YOU NEED?
• Leadership/Communication
• Working Together
• Maintaining Member Diversity
• Leadership Positions

7. WHAT TRAITS ARE NEEDED TO BE
SUCCESSFUL?
• Ability to Inspire
• Enthusiasm
• Attitude
• Dedication
• Maintaining Confidentiality
• Adaptability
• Goal Setting and Planning
• Trust & Respect
• Confidence & Reassurance
• Identifying & Communicating Goals
• Accept Criticism

8. MAKE SURE TO LEAVE YOUR
INSPIRATIONAL MARK!
TODAY!!

9. MAKE LEADERSHIP COME TO LIFE!
ACTIVITY:
Let’s break into small groups to create an ideal
leadership toolbox for success!

10. LEAVE YOUR INSPIRATIONAL MARK
AND TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
• As student leaders, you have experiences,
knowledge, skills and abilities that can set you
apart from your peers in the job search process
which will help with your future growth.
• Make sure to explore how to emphasize
leadership experience on your resume and on
interviews.

11. Make Sure to
SHARE Your
Knowledge!

12. Q&A
Cheretta Robson, MS Ed.
St. Francis College
crobson@sfc.edu
718-489-5262

13. Resources
Leadership Links: Andrews University
http://www.andrews.edu/services/studentlife/clubs/l
eadership_link.html
Leadership Resources: San Diego State University
http://sll.sdsu.edu/leadership/resources.html
Leadership and Organization Development
Resources: Tip Sheets Oregon State University
http://oregonstate.edu/sli/cld/plc/tipsheets

14. Leave. Inspirational. Marks .
How To Be An Effective Club and Organization Member
Presenter: Cheretta J. Robson, MS Ed.
St. Francis College