Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Welcome to our Provisional Class!

The Provisional Training Team has been meeting this summer to plan the coming year. We are so excited to meet all of you and welcome you to our organization.  Your first year will probably be the busiest and most time consuming year of your League career. So with that in mind, here are a few tips to help you through your first year as a member of The Junior League of Midland, Inc.:

·         Ask lots of questions! If you don't understand something, that's OK! One of the main points of your first year is to learn about the League, what we do and how we help our community.

·         Introduce yourself, especially at General Meetings. Active members want to meet you! We are happy you have decided to be  part of our organization and would love to get to know you.

·         Don't be afraid to speak up. During our General Meetings we discuss  many issues. If you have a question or opinion then voice it! Provisionals are not able to vote, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't participate in the discussion. Everyone's opinion counts and deserves to be heard.

·         Communication is key!  Answer emails and return phone calls.  League members have very busy schedules, communication through email is very important. Please respond in a timely manner.

·         Be mindful of your absences. Provisionals are allowed two (2) Provisional Meeting absences and two (2) General Meeting absences. If you are concerned about this, contact me.

·          Be on time,  10 minutes after our meetings begin you will be counted absent.

·         It's OK if you make a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes. I have no doubt I will make many this year. ;) Nobody is perfect and none of us expect you to be.

·         When in doubt, contact your Trainer. We are here to help you so don't be afraid to ask.  The Committee has over 15 years combined experience within our League; if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does!

I’m excited for a great year,

Myranda Pachlhofer
Provisional Training Chairman

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