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Article: The little chapter that almost wasn't ...(iabc update)(International Association of Business Communicators)
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- Communication World
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- May 1, 2005
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Five years ago a shrinking IABC chapter in San Antonio, Texas, faced a dilemma: extinction, or the daunting task of major planning and reconstruction.
Of course, extinction wasn't really an option, so a four-year rebuilding plan was put in place. The first step was a succession plan. Four core leaders joined forces and agreed to rotate the chapter presidency until the organization had a solid group of volunteers.
These dedicated members--Sheri Rosen, Alex Filip, Betsy Pasley and Lisa Owens--scaled back the chapter meeting schedule and cut activities to the bone. They provided only critical, achievable offerings, such as an electronic newsletter and the ...