Program of Activities

Snohomish High School

• Successful Organizations have one thing in common. They understand that success is the result of planning and then carrying out those plans.

Why have a Program of Activities (POA)?

• A well-planned and well-executed program of activities can help develop leadership and planning skills.

Why have a Program of Activities (POA)?

• A well-developed POA serves many purposes.–Defines organization goals

–outlines steps needed to meet those goals

Why have a Program of Activities (POA)?

–Creates a calendar of events

–ensures that activities meet the needs of the members

–provides direction from year to year

–creates a workable budget

Why have a Program of Activities (POA)?

–Provides experience in planning

–serves as a reference point throughout the year.

Why have a Program of Activities (POA)?

• The key to a good POA is getting everyone involved in planning and carrying out the activities.

• Member involvement is essential.

How Is A POA Organized?

• Each chapter builds its POA around three major areas, or Standing Committees:–Student Development

–Chapter Development

–Community Development

Student Development

• Activities that promote:–Leadership Activities

–Healthy Lifestyles

–Student Projects

–Scholarship

–Career Skills

Chapter Development

• Includes:–Chapter Recruitment

–Financial Activities

–Public Relations

–Leadership Workshops

–Support Groups

Community Development• Community activities that promote:

–improved economic welfare

–environmental conditions

–human resources (ex.:PALS)

–citizenship and involvement

–agricultural awareness

Types of Committees

• The types of committees include:–Standing Committees

–Executive Committees

–Special Committees

• Standing Committees usually function all year long and conduct activities that take place every year.

• Standing Committees should have at least three and not more than eight members.

• Executive Committees usually consist of the organization’s officers. In some organizations, standing committee chairpersons also serve on the Executive Committee.

• Organization officers coordinate the overall activities of the organization.

• Normally officers do not, and probably should not, serve as committee chairpersons.

• This provides other members with leadership opportunities.

• Special Committees organize events that do not occur every year. A special committee lasts only until the specific event is completed.