August 23, 2022 Product Updates
At Process PA, we are committed to providing the best possible experience for our users. We understand that the needs and demands of our customers are constantly evolving, and we are dedicated to continuously updating our platform to meet these changing requirements. Whether it’s adding new features, improving existing ones, or fixing bugs and issues, we are always working to make our product the best it can be. Our goal is to provide a platform that is easy to use, reliable, and most importantly, effective in helping our users achieve their goals. By constantly updating and improving our product, we...
Read moreAugust 20, 2020 Product Updates
We’re constantly working to bring product updates to you to help make your administration easier, keep your directors up to date and connected, and improve transparency. At Process PA we’ve always had the message, Move your board online, however in light of the current forced remote work around the world, we have adjusted our road map to deliver functionality to help your board connect remotely even better.
Read moreJune 03, 2020 Tips Meetings
Having regular board meetings is crucial to the success of most companies. It helps to keep projects on pace, simplifies the introduction of new initiatives, and generally keeps people on the same page. As many benefits as there are to regular meetings though, they can also bring about some bad habits. Here, we’ll identify some common meeting mistakes to avoid so that you can ensure these valuable segments of board members’ time are as productive and helpful as they ought to be.
Read moreMay 04, 2020 Product Updates
We’re constantly working to bring product updates to you to help make your administration easier, keep your directors up to date and connected, and improve transparency. At Process PA we’ve always had the message, Move your board online, however in light of the current forced remote work around the world, we have adjusted our road map to deliver functionality to help your board connect remotely even better.
Read moreApril 29, 2020 Governance Management
When building an organisation from the ground up, there will come a time when you can’t go at it alone anymore. You’ll need advice, direction, and a few pairs of hands. It’s at this point where most founders will put together a board of directors. Now, not all boards work the same - some are distant, some are hands-on, most are somewhere in-between.
Read moreMarch 25, 2020 Governance Management
Working from home has never been more in vogue. Though the practice has been around for decades, the current global health crisis has forced most organisations to take a look at what their workers can achieve from the comfort of their homes. It’s a jarring transition to make, and one that can be demotivating if it isn’t handled carefully.
Read moreMarch 25, 2020 Governance Management
What they look like, and how to be sure you’re on the right track.
Read moreMarch 11, 2020 Governance Management
Corporate governance is a complex beast. Even those of us who have built their careers in fields where governance is a necessity might not fully understand everything it encompasses.
Read moreFebruary 26, 2020 Governance Management
You’ve probably heard the phrase “due diligence” thrown around various business situations in your time. It’s one of those pieces of jargon that nobody perfectly understands, and everybody jams into discussions when they mean something else entirely. So what does it actually mean?
Read moreFebruary 12, 2020 Governance Management
So you’ve worked away for years, done the hard yards, and become a respected professional in your field, when someone approaches you and asks you to sit on their nonprofit’s board. So you prepare, research, find out all the correct governance procedures you need to take and become familiar with everything the law requires the company to do.
Read moreFebruary 11, 2020 Product Updates
The year 2020 brings the picture of clear vision. A new decade full of possibilities. With that we are ready to take Process PA to the next level. Our goal is to give your board a clear view of all resources they need for good governance.
Read moreJanuary 22, 2020 Governance Management
Accountability is one of those buzzwords that we’ve all heard thrown around that nobody seems exactly sure of the meaning of. So let’s clear it up. Accountability is the network of trust and support that motivates those working with your organisation to deliver on their commitments and take responsibility for their actions.
Read moreJanuary 08, 2020 Governance Management
Whether you’ve come up through the ranks and know the whole board like your oldest friends, or you’re kicking off a startup with just you, a co-founder, and a lawyer, being a first-time chairperson is daunting. Some people make guiding a board’s discussion look easy, but now you’re in the perfect position to learn just how tough it can be. So here’s a few quick tips to keep in mind that’ll help make running that room go just a little smoother.
Read moreDecember 24, 2019 Governance Management
Here in Australia, it’s starting to get sweaty. The air conditioner’s not really cutting it anymore, frozen water bottles are your new best friend, and you’re feeling tempted to wear shorts to work.
Read moreDecember 11, 2019 Governance Management
Whether for-profit or not, no organisation will last forever. There will come a time when your board will need to face the reality of closing the doors once and for all.
Read moreNovember 27, 2019 Governance Management
Minutes are the written record of everything that happens during every meeting that your organisation holds. They’re important for a number of reasons: anyone who couldn’t attend the meeting can read them to catch up; all decisions made during the meetings can be tracked; any future decisions can be cross-referenced with prior discussions to fully inform the decision-makers.
Read moreNovember 13, 2019 Governance Management
When you first launch your startup, it’s just going to be you and, if you’re lucky, a couple of other founders. No volunteers, no management staff, no board of directors except yourselves. We’ve written before about the many ways to go about taking the next steps and finding the perfect members for your board - but how will you know when you have the right amount?
Read moreOctober 23, 2019 Governance Management
There’s a simple answer to this question. The most important function of a board of directors is strategic direction; to analyse the recommendations made by the business’s management for furthering that business’s goals. The board will either approve these recommendations or send them back for further development. Frustratingly, many boards don’t do this.
Read moreOctober 09, 2019 Governance Management
Sitting on a board is an intensive, often stressful experience - of course, the rewards will outweigh the negatives for most, but there will always be some people who aren’t able to commit the resources to being a board member. And that’s ok.
Read moreSeptember 25, 2019 Governance Management General
The process of establishing a board can be an arcane mystery to those who haven’t had much experience with the business or non-profit worlds. What do they do? Why do companies need them? How are people chosen to sit on them?
Read moreSeptember 11, 2019 Governance Management General
When you sit on a board or committee, the amount of work can be daunting. That’s why some boards can have members into the double digits, because there’s so much for them to get done.
Read moreAugust 28, 2019 Governance Tips Volunteering
Forming a governing body is a big step for any startup. It involves careful planning, vetting of potential candidates, and a good amount of trust. Once all that’s done, though, how do you actually put your board in place? Let’s take a look at a few things to think about when establishing your board of directors.
Read moreAugust 21, 2019 Governance Tips Volunteering
Creating a startup is a complicated process. Organising investment rounds, product, liaising with customers, it can all be overwhelming and you can be tempted to look for outside help. And you should! Running a startup solo is next to impossible, and a board can be a good way to keep the organisation on track.
Read moreAugust 14, 2019 Governance Tips Volunteering
By now, you probably have a pretty good understanding of what a Board isand does - and if you don’t, that’s ok! Because when it comes down to it, everyboard or committee works a little differently. Some much more differently thanothers. You might find that some of our advice in past articles hasn’t made sensebecause your board doesn’t do things that way. Here’s a quick overview of all thedifferent ways a board can function so you can figure out how best to go aboutyour governance.
Read moreAugust 07, 2019 Governance Tips Volunteering
Feeling “burnt out” is something almost everyone has been through at one point or another. Burnout is a serious problem, and has been linked to a number of serious mental health conditions, as well as fatigue, antisocial behaviour, and decreased work performance. Volunteering on a board or committee while also maintaining a career and home life can quickly lead to becoming overworked and burning out. Here’s a few things to think about in your day-to-day that can help hold these problems at bay.
Read moreJuly 31, 2019 Governance Tips Volunteering
Given how poorly they’re often put together, it’s easy to forget that meetings are supposed to be useful. Instead, they can feel like matters of obligation — wearying efforts to tick some bureaucratic boxes and keep management happy. Just think about how many hours are wasted in meetings across the globe on a daily basis, and how that time could be used effectively.
Read moreJuly 24, 2019 Governance Tips Volunteering
Sitting on a committee is something that can be incredibly rewarding, both in terms of what you can do for the community and what you can learn from the experience. But, like the cliche says, you only get out what you put in. So why not put in your best? Here’s five ways to be the best board member you could possibly be.
Read moreJuly 17, 2019 Governance Tips Volunteering
The Board of Directors is an old tool created by traditional businesses in order to have an oversight for their practices, and to ensure the company is run by the most qualified and experienced workers possible. They therefore typically operate under traditional team structures: 9-5 work days, vertical power structures, strictly rules-oriented. But there is a steadily growing movement to adapt the traditional team into the more free-flowing style of the digital age - widely known as the dynamic team.
Read moreJuly 10, 2019 Governance Tips
Minutes are one of those things that often get dismissed as pointless, and it’s easy to see why. I mean, you just talked about this stuff, you know it now - why bother writing it down? But keeping effective records of the discussions that happen in your meetings will save you time, stress, and who knows when you might need to double-check something that was decided a year ago? Here’s a few tips that’ll help make taking minutes as quick and painless as possible.
Read moreJuly 03, 2019 Governance Tips
Heading up a meeting of any kind without a pre-prepared agenda is like hearing an announcement to please keep your hands inside the vehicle and then just sticking as many limbs out the window as you can. You’re asking for something to go wrong - and it probably will. Organising an effective agenda doesn’t take long, and it can be a huge help in making your meetings run effectively and efficiently. Here’s a few quick tips to use next time you write a meeting agenda.
Read moreJune 28, 2019 Product Updates
Product updates are deployed frequently and available for all users next time you login. We have been hearing your great feedback and ideas. If there is something you want to see in Process PA, please vote and add your ideas. If something is not working correctly, please let us know at support@processpa.com.
Read moreJune 26, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
Sitting on a committee is a big responsibility. Being asked to put yourself in that position, though, can feel like an honour, and if you’re like most of us you’ll do everything you can to rise to the expectations. But sometimes it doesn’t work out - and that’s ok. Maybe your life outside the organisation has become more important. Maybe you disagree with the organisation’s choices.
Read moreJune 19, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
Board meetings are a long, bureaucratic process, filled with reports, stats, minutes, and just so much paper. If the average person wants to see what’s going on in a particular board meeting, there’s no way to know until some kind of announcement is released. But these are problems that many companies around the world are working to fix, using the wealth of technological advancements available to us. Here’s a few of the broad movements in the world of committee technologies.
Read moreJune 12, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
Your organisation means a lot to you, and running it successfully isn’t easy. Sooner or later you’ll be looking for some help, and eventually you’ll need a committee to oversee much of the company’s growth and direction. You, as the founder, will need to choose these people - and that’s difficult!
Read moreJune 05, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
As board members, it is your responsibility to address all the critical matters of the organization. Most of the time, a decision will come down to a vote. Each board member has the right to vote on any decision that is being made by the board.
Read moreMay 29, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
Meetings, meetings, meetings! Board meetings are one of the most crucial things for your organization, as they are essential for your overall strategy, accountability, and some might argue morale. Every member of the board should be hand-picked to represent the company in all aspects. In any meeting, you might have some on from accounting, HR, sales, or the Tech teams.
Read moreMay 22, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
And how good governance can help.
Read moreMay 15, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
Public speaking is never easy. High school taught us that much, at the least. Giving a presentation takes a lot of prep time and a lot of practice, and if it goes wrong it can feel like a waste - and if it goes catastrophically it can be an embarrassment. Here’s a few quick tips you can use to avoid that dreaded scenario.
Read moreMay 08, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
Issues arising from ineffective board papers are one of the biggest sources of conflict between boards and management teams. The management feel like they can’t figure out what the board really wants, while boards get frustrated when they can’t get the information they need. Condensing and clarifying board papers is a key step to remember when writing them, and it’ll go a long way to keeping everybody in your organisation happy. Here are some tips on how to do exactly that.
Read moreApril 24, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
You’ve done it! You’ve finally gotten your company out of your bedroom and into the great wide world. It wasn’t easy, and you deserve congratulations. But there’s still a lot of milestones you’ll need to get through before you’re off the ground, and one of the most daunting ones is your first board meeting.
Read moreApril 24, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
Building a committee from the ground up is incredibly daunting. You’ll need to find enough people who know what they’re doing that the organisation will stay afloat; people who properly represent the demographics you serve; people of diverse backgrounds and diverse viewpoints so you can tackle issues from all angles; people who are keen-minded enough to communicate properly with people of different backgrounds. It’s a lot, and as chairperson you’ll need to keep this board in line and on task. Here are three broad steps to think on when building an effective committee.
Read moreApril 11, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
So you’ve just been elected as Chair for a small local committee. Maybe you were in another role in the committee for a while and did a great job, or maybe you’re entirely new to committees and have no idea what’s going on (hopefully that didn’t happen, but hey, the world’s a crazy place). What do you do? Are you in charge now? The answers are simple, but there’s some nuance. Let’s get into it.
Read moreApril 03, 2019 Meetings Governance Management
In any organisation, there’s someone whose job is to grab everything that falls through the cracks. To keep everyone else on track. For a sports team, it’s the Coach. In a restaurant, it’s the Head Chef. On a board of directors, it’s not the Chair. Not even the Treasurer. While those are important roles, they couldn’t do their jobs without the most key piece to the committee puzzle: the Secretary.
Read moreMarch 31, 2019 Product Updates
Product updates are deployed frequently and available for all users next time you login. We have been hearing your great feedback and ideas. If there is something you want to see in Process PA, please vote and add your ideas. If something is not working correctly, please let us know at support@processpa.com.
Read moreMarch 27, 2019 Management Governance Meetings
Your reports are chock-full of data, have a positive, personable voice, and you made sure to use extra industry jargon so everyone knows exactly what you’re talking about. And it’s not like this is high school - no maximum word count means extra room to explore the topic. So… they’re perfect, right?
Read moreMarch 20, 2019 Governance Tips
When it comes to meetings, you need to understand what occurred, what needs to be done from the meeting, and in general how well the meeting went. This is where documents come in to play.
Read moreMarch 13, 2019 Governance Meetings Marketing
But you can fix them.
Read moreMarch 06, 2019 Governance Management Tips
Let’s Not Fight in Front of the Kids
Read moreFebruary 27, 2019 Tips Governance Management Succession
So here’s a tough question: you’re now sitting on the board, but how long do you plan to stay at the helm?
Read moreNovember 30, 2018 Product Updates
Product updates are deployed frequently and available for all users next time you login. We have been hearing your great feedback and ideas. If there is something you want to see in Process PA, please vote and add your ideas. If something is not working correctly, please let us know at support@processpa.com.
Read moreOctober 10, 2018 Governance General Management Process Tips
Boards have a strategic role looking after the long-term interests of the organisation. Starting off with well-oiled systems and processes will take out the stress from the task of governing and help execute their responsibilities with effect.
Read moreOctober 08, 2018 Product Updates
Product updates are deployed frequently and available for all users next time you login. We have been hearing your great feedback and ideas. If there is something you want to see in Process PA, please vote and add your ideas. If something is not working correctly, please let us know at support@processpa.com.
Read moreMay 09, 2018 Management Tips Meeting Meetings
Not all organisations are the same. Different not-for-profit organisations serve different community needs, therefore their management boards and type of responsibilities they undertake can vary enormously. Essentially though there are certain basic tasks most boards need to undertake if they wish to be successful. There are certain fiduciary duties that all directors must uphold.
Read moreMay 09, 2018 Management Tips Meeting Meetings
Meeting minutes are imperative. Yet, actually taking those meeting minutes isn’t as easy as it may seem. How do you take effective, succinct and professional meeting minutes? Take a look below for our top tips on how to take effective meeting minutes.
Read moreMay 09, 2018 Management Tips Meeting Meetings
“Why should I move my board documents online?”
Read moreMay 03, 2018 Management General Tips
We think the concept of having a ‘dynamic team’ is both interesting and important when running an organisation in the digital age. Last week we published a blog exploring the difference between dynamic and traditional teams. As such, we thought it important to further explore the elements that make up a dynamic team. The first element is that of team building.
Read moreApril 26, 2018 Process Management General
Your team structure matters.
Read moreApril 19, 2018 Governance Meeting Tips
If ever there was a gap between a job’s glamour and its importance, such is the case for the person responsible for board meeting minutes. Meeting minutes serve as a record of what was discussed and decided in a meeting, what actions must be taken, who must take them and when. So, being of such great importance, who is responsible for the minutes?
Read moreDecember 12, 2017 Product Updates
Improvements are constantly deployed and available to all users when you next login. Below is a summary of a few things that have been added over the last couple of months.
Read moreAugust 07, 2017 Governance Management
Today I had a frank discussion with the president of a P&C with a combined turnover of circa $500k from it’s after school care, canteen and uniform activities. Like many P&C’s, they have had their fair share of challenges in managing the P&C’s activities, volunteers and in reporting efficiently, concisely and appropriately.
Read moreJune 19, 2017 Product Updates
Over the last few weeks the updates below have been made as we continue to improve the platform to bring you a better governance experience. Being an online service you don’t have to do anything to update as they are available to all subscribers available now on your next login.
Read moreMay 02, 2017 Product Updates
This update brings a handful of top requests which bring a better configurability and control for administrators.
Read moreMarch 02, 2017 Office 365
Now that you have Office 365 at Free or greatly reduced cost, it is time to setup it up in a way to get the most benefit out of it. All don’t need to be done at the same time. Change is hard. Take one at a time and as you and your staff and volunteers become comfortable try taking on the next step.
Read moreMarch 01, 2017 Office 365
The TechSoup Validation token is required to utilize Nonprofit pricing on service like Microsoft Office 365. Connecting Up is the organization in Australia responsible for verifying eligibility and issuing token. Connecting Up provides other technology discounts and donations that are worth investigating for your organization.
Read moreFebruary 28, 2017 Office 365
There are a few steps and parts of the process have to wait on others to be complete. It is best to have a quick review over the steps before getting started to see if you need to get some other things sorted first (like a domain name).
Read moreFebruary 28, 2017 Office 365
Microsoft Office 365 is a subscription service giving you access to the Office application and productivity tools and services from Microsoft at a much lower price than buying outright, while always being up to date and containing supporting cloud services. The great news for Nonprofit Organizations is that Microsoft have a technology donation program which allows you to subscribe to Office 365 for free or at a greatly reduced price.
Read moreFebruary 09, 2017 Governance Tips
There is probably nothing more mortifying than entering a dysfunctional committee in charge of an organization. It is a reflection of the organization. A quick look at how the committee is would give you a good idea of how the whole organization runs. If you are new to a committee that has devolved into a mess, then this is an advantage.
Read moreFebruary 02, 2017 Product Updates
We’re focused on reducing effort with cloud automation, reducing paperwork with digital efficiencies, reducing continuity risk with one place and one process for your important records and reducing compliance risk by providing transparency, accessibility and good governance. Here are a few of the features we’ve put in place towards that mission.
Read moreJanuary 10, 2017 Governance
An association secretary is not to be confused with the office secretarial work. An office secretary is someone who is employed to assist with correspondence, keep records, make appointments and carry out confidential or similar tasks. The word itself was derived from the Latin word “secretaries” which means “confidential officer”. When talking about a association secretary we are referring to the duties like a company secretary which in essence is making sure records are correct for the company.
Read moreJanuary 09, 2017 Meetings
Meetings are essential to any organization especially to associations and not-for-profit management committee and boards. This is the breeding ground for innovation and decision making. They consume a significant amount of time as well which is why improving how it is done is equally important. Measuring the effectiveness of a meeting is a powerful way to make sound decisions and wise use of time. It is also a useful tool in improving the meeting experience for the benefit of the organization and for its members.
Read moreJanuary 09, 2017 Process
We cannot deny that the digital era is here to conquer and stay. There is a major proliferation of smart gadgets like phones, tablets and cameras that makes everything easier for you with just one click. This is especially true for those who have a ton of documents to file and wants to do it efficiently.
Read moreJanuary 07, 2017 Management Volunteering
Not for profit organizations are comprised of a wide variety of people in order to carry out its mission and vision. Naturally, some work to get paid while others do it as volunteer work or for charitable purposes. It is important to understand the difference between those two categories before planning your management program or strategy.
Read moreJanuary 06, 2017 Volunteering Tips
Volunteerism has changed and evolved over the course of time. Some non-profit organizations were able to keep up with these changes while others have not. Now is the perfect time to check on your current volunteer program and assess whether they’re at par with industry practices or not.
Read moreJanuary 05, 2017 Process Governance
The question of “do all motions need to be moved and seconded?” is quite common. The answer is not absolute for all. The reality is that it is customary to move and second motions. But then again it will all depend on the governing rules and regulations of your organization.
Read moreJanuary 04, 2017 Tips
Every incorporated association has a select group of people who are tasked to manage the organization and ensure that everything is in its proper order. This functions in much the same way as a Board does on a company. Often larger organizations will opt to use the term Board but still has the same responsibilities.
Read moreDecember 17, 2016 Governance Process
An incorporated association is basically a group of people that is regarded as a person. It is because it has the same responsibilities and benefits like a person does. It is a legal entity that does not change even if its members do.
Read moreDecember 16, 2016 Meeting Governance
Taking good meeting minutes contributes greatly in making a meeting effective. It is an important source of information about what transpired during the meeting, especially for those who were not able to attend. Aside from the fact that for many associations, they are legally required to keep minutes of the management committee or board, there are three basic reasons why keeping meeting minutes is important:
Read moreDecember 15, 2016 Marketing Tips
Promoting the accomplishments of your committee is important in building the image of the group to continue having the support of your donors and volunteers. However, this is always an overlooked aspect because most of the time, the resources of the group is allotted to other areas like operations or fundraising.
Read moreDecember 14, 2016 Tips Volunteering
Every wise not-for-profit leader knows that Millennials are a force to reckon with in the non-profit industry. They have emerged as donors, volunteers, employees and leaders.
Read moreDecember 13, 2016 Volunteering
It is a given fact that donors pump life into non-profit organizations. Their money fuels the activities needed to carry out the mission and vision of the organization.
Read moreDecember 12, 2016 Tips Meetings
The rate of attendance of members and volunteers in a meeting is crucial to a not-for-profit organization. Attendance is essentially optional as it can’t be mandated, however, they are ways you can increase attendance. Unfortunately, for some organizations, achieving this is a real challenge.
Read moreDecember 01, 2016 Meeting Governance
Committee reports are handled differently depending on their content. Motions that relate to reports are often used indiscriminately like motions to adopt or to accept. However, that is often unnecessary.
Read moreNovember 30, 2016 Governance Meetings
The words “motion” and “resolution” are often used and heard of in the meetings of the board of directors of an organization. These are annual meetings that serve as platforms in proposing actions and mounting decisions. Both terms are often used simultaneously and are sometimes used interchangeably which brings about unnecessary confusions and misunderstandings.
Read moreNovember 29, 2016 Tips
The world is constantly changing and organizations need to step their game up a notch to keep up. Along with it is the evolution of digital technology which made keeping up much tougher. Digital transformation has been an essential part of our everyday lives most especially to that of organizations.
Read moreNovember 28, 2016 Meetings Volunteers
Meetings are channels of communication. It is one of the oldest yet most effective way to engage people into civil, creative and intellectual discussions. If a meeting is done correctly, it can make members feel relevant thus increasing their participation. A successful organization is always backed up by an effective and efficient meetings.
Read moreNovember 25, 2016 Governance
Everyone wants to run a productive committee and is deemed a major hurdle for most. When it comes to your committee, you want to make sure that everybody and everything is running smoothly. Nobody wants an unhealthy committee.
Read moreNovember 17, 2016 Governance
Regular organizational health check is considered as one of the most effective ways in improving a group’s performance and organizational management. It improves the following key areas:
Read moreNovember 14, 2016 Meetings
Do you experience conflicts during meetings? Don’t panic and don’t worry. This is a normal situation. It is actually healthy when there are conflicts in a meeting, this just means that ideas are being generated.
Read moreNovember 11, 2016 Governance
Most of us regularly visit the doctor to check on the status of our health. As they say, prevention is better than cure. If an illness is present already, then putting a stop to it as early as possible through health check-ups is better than treating it late.
Read moreNovember 07, 2016 Volunteering Tips
Volunteers really do make the world of non-profit organizations go round. They are the driving force behind the success of many causes today. However, volunteers do not miraculously grow on trees. Some don’t even know they have what it takes until they are properly tapped. Inviting the correct volunteers doesn’t also happen overnight. It takes a tremendous amount of time, effort, persistence, careful planning and resources.
Read moreNovember 04, 2016 Volunteering
Volunteers are not paid to do work for organizations and getting them to stay and appreciate their contribution does not require monetary resources as well. It is essential to develop a continuous process to thank and recognize the efforts of your volunteers to help them stay fulfilled and committed to the organization’s cause.
Read moreOctober 31, 2016 Meeting Tips
A leader is essential in any group, project or organization. This is to ensure that everyone stays on track in achieving the groups target or goals. The same is true with meetings, there is a leader as well to guide the flow of the agenda. In a meeting, this person is referred to as the “chairperson” or simply the “chair”.
Read moreJune 08, 2016 P&C
See the results. Do you see the situation improving? Do School Councils make the roles more confusing?
Read moreMay 10, 2016 P&C
Australia celebrates national volunteer week from Monday 9-15 May 2016. The theme is Give Happy, Live Happy.
Read moreMarch 07, 2016 P&C
Our March AGMs this year we have yet another constitution to adopt. You can find it on the Education Queensland web site or directly download it here.
Read moreOctober 27, 2015 P&C
November is almost upon us and many P&Cs are having their last meeting for the year next month. Have you considered if anyone in your executive is finishing up this year? There are a number of reasons people won’t be continuing. Without getting into the why, let’s be prepared for what needs to be done.
Read moreOctober 14, 2015 General Meetings
With Term 4 now in full swing we only have a few more meetings to finish out the year. Now is a good time to have a refresher to keep going strong and have effective meetings. So here they are, 5 ways to run a better meeting.
Read moreAugust 27, 2015 General P&C
Earlier this year at the P&Cs Qld Metropolitan East training day we had an absolutely delightful and inspiring talk by Ann Boon from Seven Hills State School in Brisbane. Her story of bringing a garden into the school was featured on Gardening Australia in a segment you can watch here: The Barefoot Farmer.
Read moreJune 23, 2015 P&C
From the discussion on the survey results many people where asking for Volunteer form template that helps gauge how the broad school community can help. A big thank you to Janet from Highland Reserve State School who raised the idea and has shared the form they have used.
Read moreMay 27, 2015 General P&C
April 2015. After the AGM. I felt blindsided by the work I needed to do, tracking everything down to get prepared for the meeting. I thought my volunteering job was supposed to be easy. Send out an agenda and take minutes at meetings. That’s what I was told. That was my handover. I can help out the school and be involved with staff and parents to improve the outcomes for our children. So why was I up at 11pm tracking down paperwork for the AGM.
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