Resources to help build a Women's Leadership Network

• Step 1: Beliefs, Vision, Mission, Goals
  The following is a sample document to be used in developing a WLN's Beliefs, Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Step 1: Network proposal
  Another sample of a local WLN's vision, mission, goals and objectives. Included is a timeline and draft budget.
• Step 2: Call for advisory group
  Outlining the responsibilies of a new advisory group allows candidates to know what is expected in the position.
• Step 2: Focus Group Agenda
  Focus groups can help address a specific issue, and agendas can help ensure the conversation stays on track.
• Step 2: Survey
  Obtaining feedback from participants is a good way to guide the direction of your events.
• Step 3: Organization Structure
  Clearly defining how your Women's Leadership Network is set up is an important task.
• Step 3: Committee Notes
  The following are sample meeting notes from a local WLN's steering commitee.
• Step 3: Meeting Notes
  The following are meeting notes from a steering committee of a local Women's Leadership Network.
• Step 4: Event Invitation
  An effective invitation promotes your event and provides all the relevant information, including an event overview and objectives.
• Step 4: Event Agenda
  Providing agendas for regional WLN events means attendees will know exactly what to expect.
• Step 4: Evaluation
  Distributing evaluations after events provide feedback and allow organizers to improve future offerings.
• Step 5: Coming Attractions
  Publishing a regular flyer promoting upcoming professional learning opportunities and other events gets the word out.
• Step 5: New Events
  Here is another sample of a flyer promoting new events.
• Step 5: Calendar of Meetings
  Creating and distributing a simple calendar of meetings lets members plan ahead and improves attendance.
• Step 6: Membership Brochure
  Developing and distributing a membership brochure is an effective way to publicize your group and get people involved.
• Step 6: Newsletter
  A newsletter is a great way to share ideas and articles on the issue of women as administrative leaders.
• Step 7: Advisory Agenda
  This is a sample agenda for an advisory group of a local Women's Leadership Network.
• Step 7: Income and Expenditure Report
  This is a sample of a regional WLN's income and expenditure report.
• Step 7: Survey
  This sample survey can be helpful in determining the topics to be used at WLN presentations.