June 2007

In this Issue:

Membership Is a Challenge As a chapter, state association, and/or membership director, you face a variety of challenges that demand different skills and abilities.  You are expected to develop and carry out plans to attract new members, retain current members, maintain accurate records, gather information, respond to member inquiries, explore ideas for new member services, and a lot more! read more...

Leading the Way All NALS members like to have fun and having fun at regional conferences is no exception.   One of the ways we have fun is at the Foundation Auction.  Each region has a different spin on how they hold their auction, but the end result is the same:  raising funds to benefit the NALS Foundation.  This year, the NALS Foundation has once again donated a beautiful ring to each of the eight regions.  However, there is no minimum goal to be met.  Instead, the Foundation will split all profits from the regional fund raisers with the NALS building fund.  read more...

Why Should Your State and Local Chapter Send Out Press Releases? Are you the Marketing Chairman for your State or Local Chapter?  Are you wondering how to publicize your programs and attract potential new members?  Do you think Press Releases are only for movie stars and Fortune 500 Companies?  Then this article is for you! read more...

Leading by Example Since I retired a couple of years ago, I’ve found time to read the daily newspaper in the mornings over a second cup of tea. My favorite section is the Daily Horoscope and today’s seemed to be not only gratifying to my ego but particularly applicable to my agenda for the day: preparing this article. Though many of us have volunteered or been elected to serve as leaders in organizations like NALS, to fulfill specific obligations or tasks, all of us are de facto leaders because of our innate sense of responsibility. read more...

Remember...Recertify! Do you remember the day and how you felt when NALS notified you that you successfully passed your certification exam?  My “feeling happy” button was activated immediately and I still feel such pride when I remember how and why I accomplished this goal for myself.  When NALS sends your certificate in the mail it is your official recognition that guarantees you have met the qualifications and achieved a professional standard of certification. read more...

Lighten Up! I hear from legal professionals across the country that one of their main concerns is remaining of value in a changing environment where roles are being redefined almost daily.   What they used to do for their boss has changed; new skills are required, new methods of communication to utilize, new practice areas to learn as well as new rules, policies and procedures as firms merge, are absorbed, or when our attorneys strike out on their own. read more...

Leaders That Make a Difference If you thought you could make a difference, would you be willing to try?  If you discovered you possessed leadership qualities and skill, would you use them?  If you knew that you could motivate others to make a difference, would you be inspired to do so? read more...