[D-plan-net] USPS District Planning Network Message

[William M Bellinger]

  20 August 2007
   
  From: National Planning Committee
  To: District Commanders
  Re: Leadership Development Workshop (LDW)
   
  Dear District Commander,
   
  The National Planning Committee has conducted various surveys with EXPO attendees, with D/Cs and D/Planning Chairs, as well as directly with current and former members. A decline in effective leadership was of great concern to many. Squadron Committees on Nominations often have difficulty finding enthused leaders to fill bridge positions. Recycling of bridge members has become commonplace, as is filling bridge positions with inexperienced members. With a declining membership our pool of good leaders has continued to dwindle. 
   
  Good leaders increase morale and inspire while instilling in their members a strong desire to emulate past successes and forge new ones. A new Leadership Development Workshop was developed and used successfully in District 32 by D/C Herb Shaw, JN. This new LDW focuses on seeking and training selected members in the principles and actions of good to great leadership. The Leadership Development Committee (LDC) helped in reviewing the material. This results-orientated workshop is aimed at increasing squadron membership by developing, sustaining, and nurturing the leaders of USPS for today and tomorrow. 
   
  The first "Train the Trainer" workshop was held near Chicago, Illinois, on 2 – 3 June 2007. The primary trainer, Stf/C Herb Shaw, JN instructed three trainers, P/R/C Glenn Daughtridge, AP, D/C Arthur Kimber, SN, and Stf/C Robert Landeros, SN. They are now ready for the next phase; training the district personnel who will then bring the workshop to all your squadrons. 
   
  You should have received by mail important information regarding the Leadership Development Workshop. Your district’s participation is requested to foster the long-term benefits this workshop will bring to the squadrons in your district. We ask that you now select qualified attendees for the regional weekend workshops.
   
  Please share the LDW information found in the attachment. It can also be found in the What’s New or USPS News section on the USPS homepage. 
   
  Thank you for your consideration and help. We hope to hear from you soon.
   
  R/C William M Bellinger, SN
  Planning Committee
   
   
   
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