Determine the financial status of the club as a new Treasurer A lot of people who are their club's new Treasurer come into the role assuming the club is in a very strong position. Although, once in the role, they find out that not everything is as it seems. It is...
To start this section, if we go back to the definition of leadership we use which is: “the process of social influence, which maximises the efforts of others, for the achievement of a goal” a key component of the definition is “the process of social influence” which...
For us, communication is so much more than just “imparting or exchanging information”. We believe a strong and consistent communication strategy will: Increase the size of the club's audience, or the number of people with whom the club has a relationship Creating...
The secretary is the key administrative officer of the club. So why run for Secretary? Essentially, the club secretary engages everybody within the club, providing the link between members, players and the club executive committee. The secretary also liaises with key...
It is important that, as President, you are empowered with all the information you need. You also must ensure your club committee is too. Very few clubs actually take the time to induct the club committee and empower them with the information and knowledge they need...
A club’s communication strategy should not only seek to inform, instruct and remind people but should also seek to be engaging to the point that it creates or maintains a positive relationship that over time develops into a strong sense of belonging between the club...
So, you have been asked, or are thinking of becoming club Treasurer. Congratulations, it’s a hugely important role and a great honour that can make a positive difference to many people. Before you accept the role make sure you consider some of the challenges that lie...
Probably the most important concept club Presidents, committee members and leaders need to understand is, what is volunteering? A very simple question but the ramifications are massive for club because without question, after years of working with all types of clubs...
Probably the most important concept club presidents, committee members and leaders need to understand is, what is volunteering? A very simple question but the ramifications are massive for club because without question, after years of working with all types of clubs...
So... you’re Club President, now what? Where do you start? These are questions we get so often at Sports Community. Presidents asking: what should we do first? We like to start with a few really important definitions that answer the following key questions: What is a...