Extension Homemakers Club President Checklist

Wondering how you can do your best to be a good EHC club president? Below are some tips to get started!

1. Be Informed.

A good president should be well informed. By being informed, you will find that your meetings will run smoother and have less confusion. To do this, you may consider attending county or state officers training or leader trainings when possible.

2. Be Organized.

• Before you start your term of office have your leaders, hostesses, telephone committee, project chairman, sunshine and devotion chairmen appointed and ready to start the new year. 
• Get new members involved. It's helpful if you pair newer members with the older members so they will have more confidence about being a leader or on a committee.
• Delegate. You can't do it all by yourself.
• Plan workshops for the year that are of interest to the members. Resource people from other areas are always available.  

3. Start Your Meetings On Time.

Being punctual shows that you are organized and dependable. It also lets members know that you respect and value them and their time.

4. Have An Agenda For Each Meeting.

Work with your secretary on the agenda before each meeting. Your agenda should include:

• Welcome to Guests. When you have a visitor or prospect, follow up with a call or note thanking them for visiting your club.    
• Inspirational Thoughts.   
• Roll Call. Don't spend too much time on roll call, but let people talk when they want to. Sometimes that is the only time they will participate.
• Eye Openers. This is something made or a new idea to be shared.    
• Leader Reports. One to three minute report in your own words. It is more meaningful not to read a report. Make sure you always stand!
• Reading of the Minutes.
• Treasurers Report.
• Old Business.    
• New Business. During the business meeting, keep order and proceed quickly and business-like through the agenda. The president and all officers should stand when addressing the members, reading the minutes or giving the treasurers report.    
• Special Reminders and Announcements.    
• Program. This is usually a follow up from the previous month’s leader training. It could be a special guest speaker on the monthly topic.
• Adjourn. Be sure to read the EHC creed.   

5. Call An Executive Meeting At Least Three Or Four Times A Year. 

This allows the executive members to deliberate about anything ongoing or upcoming within their club, their county, and the statewide EHC organization, like meetings, projects, events, and other club business.

6. Let Everyone Know They Are Loved And Appreciated.

One of EHC's big impacts is social connection, which not only improves health in a number of ways, but also keeps members dedicated. Stay connected with your members and work to build community with one another. Make sure they know how appreciative you are of their participation and efforts.