event_title: Chapter Leader Workshop at the BHA Rendezvous

event_time_zone: America/Denver

event_start: April 12, 2018 12:00

event_duration: 1680

event_end: April 13, 2018 16:00

event_address:

event_description: Chapter leaders from across North America are invited to gather for a 1 ½ day chapter leader workshop, directly prior to the Rendezvous in Boise, April 12th and 13th.  This year’s workshop will include roundtable discussions, trainings, chapter break-out meetings and a chapter BBQ Thursday night.  Chapter leaders who plan to attend should RSVP no later than March 23rd here.  Below is a working draft of the agenda.Thursday, April 12th 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Welcome & Introductions1:30 PM – 2:00 PM The State of The BHA – Land Tawney 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – BREAKOUTS: Chapter Finances, Membership Development & Reporting-Membership Development Tools – Ryan Silcox-Finances & Reporting – Caitlin Frisbie-Merchandise & Promotion Materials – Ty Smail2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Break3:15 PM – 4:00 PM – BREAKOUTS: Chapter Events-Hike to Hunt: Ty Stubblefield and ID Chapter Leaders-Best Practices: Storytelling Night – Jesse Salsberry and WA BHA Chapter Leaders-Best Practices: Tabling at Events & Sport Shows – Chris Hennessy and PA BHA chapter leaders. -Best Practices: Summer Chapter Campouts – Jason Meekhof and MI BHA Chapter Leaders4:00 PM – 4:45 PM – BREAKOUTS: Online Engagement & Communications-Best Practices: Congressweb & Online Action Tools – Tim Brass, Josh Kaywood and SD BHA Chapter Leaders-How to Talk to Reporters – Katie McKalip-Highlighting Chapter Work in the Backcountry Journal – Sam Lungren4:45 PM – 5:15 PM – BREAKOUTS: A Well-Functioning Board-Best Practices: By-laws & Rules of Order – Ty Stubblefield-Best Practices: Board Roles & Plans – Jesse Salsberry & Oregon BHA Board5:30 PM – Chapter BBQ – Idaho BHA Hosts Friday, April 13th 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM – BREAKOUTS: Chapter Development-Chapter-led Fundraising – Ty Stubblefield   -Best Practices: Collegiate Club & Chapter Partnerships – Chapter Leaders, Club Leaders & Sawyer Connelly-Ladder of Membership Engagement – Tim Brass 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM – Policy Discussion -Stream Access – Rob Parkins-Public Land Defense, Access & Signage/Reward Programs – Tim Brass-Sage Grouse, Monuments & Priority Landscapes – John Gale10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Break 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM –  Administrative & Congressional Strategy, Updates & Discussion – John Gale 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch with the National Board 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Q&A with BHA Directors (open to all) – John, Land, Katie, Frankie, Tim and Ryan Busse – National Board Chair2:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Chapter meetings (open to all) – Chapter leaders, members and coordinators.  Chapter leaders are encouraged to invite other Rendezvous attendees to attend.