Title: SILC Membership Development: Recruiting, Orienting and Supporting Council Members
1SILC-NET Presents
- SILC Membership Development Recruiting,
Orienting and Supporting Council Members - A National Webinar/Teleconference
- Presented by
- Camille Pansa Shelly Emery
- Monday, March 8, 2010
- 300 PM 430 PM EST
2SILC-NET Presents
- SILC Membership Development Recruiting,
Orienting and Supporting Council Members - A National Webinar/Teleconference
- Presented by
- Camille Pansa Shelly Emery
- Monday, March 8, 2010
- 300 PM 430 PM EST
3Introduction and Objectives
- Describe effective strategies to strengthen SILC
member recruitment processes that will result in
committed, highly engaged council members, while
reducing turnover. - Identify the elements of highly effective member
orientation sessions that result in greater
knowledge of the IL field and a higher comfort
level among members as they begin their new
roles. - Utilize effective best practice tools and
techniques for improving the ongoing support and
development of SILC members.
4Typical Problems
- Poor attendance
- Quorums not met
- Lack of knowledge about the SILC and the overall
IL program - Members uncomfortable in their roles and
responsibilities - Member turnover
5What are the geographic and demographic
realities that your SILC needs to consider?
- Is it feasible to do direct, in-person outreach
and recruitment, or do you need to do recruitment
via other methods (public service announcements,
etc.) and through partnership networks? - Can members readily attend on-site trainings, or
would this be an expensive and time consuming
endeavor?
6What are the geographic and demographic
realities that your SILC needs to consider?,
contd.
- Is your SILC membership large or small?
- Do you have plenty of well-informed members with
the time and ability to mentor new members, or do
new members need to be supported by a few
individual members /or staff?
7Rhode Island Demographic Impact
- Smallest state, ranked 43rd in population
- The 4 largest population centers are within 18
miles of each other - Opposite regions of the state can be reached in a
little more than an hour
8Rhode Island Demographic Impact, contd.
- There are two CILs in the state, with no unserved
areas. - Impact
- Possible to do in-person outreach
- Possible to do in-person training/meetings
- Low population from which to draw qualified and
knowledgeable members
9Oregon Demographic Impact
- 9th largest state, but ranked 27th in population
- There are 4-5 main population centers, with the
majority of the state being rural - Can take 6-9 hours to get from a SILC meeting
location to other locations across the state
10Oregon Demographic Impact, contd.
- 14 of 36 counties without an IL Center
- Impact
- Difficult to do in-person outreach
- Costly and time consuming to have in-person
training/meetings - Difficult to locate new, qualified members with
disabilities in some areas, who have IL knowledge
and are not connected to a CIL or state agency
11Recruitment What has worked?
- Rhode Island
- Planning
- Written recruitment process
- List of volunteer opportunities
- Application
- Interview Sheet
- Letter of welcome and acceptance
12Recruitment What has worked?, cont.
- Broadened Recruiting Base
- Networking
- Advertising
- Council members
- Formal Interview with ED
- Membership Committee Review and Approval
- Nominated for Council membership after one year
of active participation
13Recruitment What has worked?
- Oregon
- Recruitment Tool sent to CILs and directors of
disability organizations (lists SILC
responsibilities, types of members needed, and
how to apply) - Targeting specific organizations where desired
representation may be found (through member/staff
involvement in advisory group meetings direct
requests for representation)
14Recruitment What has worked?, contd.
- Good vetting process
- Interview reference checks
- Meeting attendance
- Potential committee participation prior to
membership
15Recruitment What has worked?, contd.
- Vetting Process Interviews
- Do they understand the SILCs responsibilities?
- Do they have any conflicting personal agendas?
- Do they live out the IL philosophy, even if they
dont know the terminology? - Do they have the time to participate?
- Do they have any knowledge about CIL services?
- Do they have any affiliations that will help with
SILC collaboration?
16Recruitment What hasnt worked?
- Rhode Island
- Poorly planned processes
- Doing recruiting at Centers for Independent
Living - Immediate nominator for SILC membership
- Oregon
- Recruitment brochures at conferences/events
- Notices in SILC newsletter or on our Web site
- Recruitment announcements at SILC meetings
- Not publishing clear information about the SILCs
specific role
17Other Recruitment Ideas
- Free Public Service Announcements on radio and
television, in targeted areas - Notices in targeted local newspapers
- Notices in newsletters of partner organizations
- Visits to disability organization offices
- Communication with disability support group
leaders
18Questions Answers
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19Orientation - What Has Worked?
- Rhode Island
- Active participation on a committee
- Completion of five in-person training sessions
- Independent Living Philosophy
- Centers for Independent Living
- The SILC
- The SPIL
- Tour of a Center
20Orientation - What Has Worked?, contd.
- Attending a quarterly SILC meeting
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective council
member
21Orientation - What Has Worked?, contd.
- Oregon
- Attending a SILC meeting during vetting process
- Self-Paced Training Modules Basic Orientation
module available prior to appointment (in desired
format, and on the Web) - Orientation Packet Contains reference info
handbook and orientation process checklist - Self-Assessed Knowledge on Key Topics with Follow
Up Review of Correct Answers - SILC 101
22Questions Answers
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23Ongoing Training
- Potential Training Methods
- Self-paced, in depth topical training modules
- In-person training days, or topical training
during segments of SILC meetings - Shadowing those with experience
- Periodic Knowledge Assessments to evaluate growth
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24Ongoing Training, contd.
- Potential Training Methods
- Knowledge Assessment Fact Review At SILC
meetings - Targeted ILRU Courses In person, online
transcripts - Targeted Conference/Training Events Related to
member assignments - A-Day-At-A-CIL
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25Potential Training Topics
- History and the IL Movement
- Foundations of the IL Doctrine
- Political Response to Disability Rights Activism
The Rehab Act - Relationship of Rehab Act to Workforce Investment
Act WIA
26Potential Training Topics, contd.
- Significant Rehab Act Amendments Rehab Act
Titles - Title VII IL Services
- Title VII Implementation in your state
27Potential Training Topics, contd.
Title VII Implementation in your state
- Elements of the SPIL
- Section 704
- IL Service Regulatory Documents
- Current SPIL Goals Objectives
- Current SPIL Funding
- Section 705 SILC Duties
- SILC Budget
- SILC Operations
28Potential Training Topics, contd.
Title VII Implementation in your state
- Bylaws Policies
- Committees
- Chapter One Part B (potential and current uses)
- Chapter One Part C (potential and current uses)
- Section 725 CIL Assurances
- CIL Core Services
29Potential Training Topics, contd.
- IL Services from Past to Present Related to
Your State (e.g. CIL history, funding history,
etc.) - Relevant IL Acronyms for Your State
30Keeping Members Engaged Involved
- Involve members in committees, specific tasks
ongoing education - Utilize small work groups helps the quiet
members have a voice
31Keeping Members Engaged Involved, contd.
- Involve members in networking activities,
outreach, workshops, gathering of needs
assessment input, etc. - Connect members with mentors, if needed
32Keeping Members Motivated
- Communicate regularly so that problems can be
addressed - Use periodic surveys or group discussions to
gather input on program improvements and what
seems to be working well for members - Periodic check-in with members by chairperson,
staff, etc. to take the pulse of members
33Keeping Members Motivated, contd.
- Always have chairperson, staff, etc. check in
with members when level of activity changes - Plan occasional social/ice breaking events for
members to build relationships - Provide feedback and recognition
34Questions Answers
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