Before the welcoming and training session: ___You have decided who should attend ___You have decided who will facilitate the meeting ___You have sent out information for attendees to look over before the meeting You have made sure new members will receive: ___A Board manual ___Minutes of previous meetings ___Articles ___Materials developed about the organization and its programs The welcoming and training session itself: ___You have given everyone nametags ___You made sure everyone has a chance to meet everyone else ___You explained major topics which concern the Board ___You have ensured adequate time for questions and answers ___You made sure new members get involved immediately After the welcoming and training session: ___You sent out minutes that detail what was said ___You have send out an evaluation form ___You have called the new members You have made sure that new members are able to: ___Take on their roles in the organization both quickly and comfortably ___Feel more connected to one another ___Feel more connected to the organization ___Better understand their role on the Board -- why they were asked to join, and what is expected of them as members ___Operate from the same "script" -- that is, to understand the vision, mission, and their roles in the organization in the same way ___Feel more motivated to do a better job
