Management Resources for Councils

The most effective councils encourage members to work together toward shared goals aligned with IRA’s own. As a council leader, your guidance and support is critical to the team!

Here are some resources to help you organize and plan for success.

• 2011 Officers and Annual Report for IRA State and Provincial Reading Councils
• 2011 Officers and Annual Report for IRA Local and Student/Special Interest Councils

• Coordinator Selection Process Letter
• Coordinator Application
• Coordinator Expectations
• Request a list of IRA members in your area
• Request IRA membership brochures and meeting fliers
• Request samples of IRA journals or newspapers

Sample materials

• Sample meeting agendas and motion formats
• Sample letters of appreciation
• Sample Policy- IRA Travel
• Sample Policy- IRA Purchasing
• Sample Policy- IRA Conflict of Interest

Insurance and financial management guides

• Instructions on Completing IRS form 990-N
• Financial management guide for treasurers
• Information about insurance coverage (U.S. and Canada only)

Committees: tips and chair checklists

Committees involve the council membership in helping to carry out the council’s goals and objectives, in accordance with specific charges.

• General recommendations and tips for managing committees
• Budget committee chair checklist
• Membership committee chair checklist (local councils)
• Nominating committee chair checklist

Materials from the August 2010 Leadership workshop

• The Officers' Checklist- Dallas Leadership Conference 2010
• You Can Budget Like That- Dallas Leadership Conference 2010
• Fiduciary Responsibility- Dallas Leadership Conference 2010
• IRA State Councils re State Literacy Teams & Core Standards Aug 7 2010
• Opportunities in a time of change Aug 6 2010
• Nuts & Bolts for State Leaders - Aug 7 2010
  

Leadership Guides

• Developing a board of directors into a leadership team
• Leadership bibliography
• Sample council self-assessment
• Council program survey