Start A Chapter

Want to Start a VOBG Chapter?

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If you would like to be considered for a Chapter Leadership role, here are some traits that we believe will contribute to your success:

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• Possesses a passion for building relationships and bringing people together.

• Believes in collaboration instead of competition.

• Sees the value in networking and building relationships vs trying to push heavy sales promotions.

• Has a VOBG membership.

• Maintains a positive and engaging personality, professional demeanor and dress.

• Possesses effective verbal skills, speaks clearly, and is comfortable speaking in front of a crowd.

• Is organized and efficient.

• Has the time capacity and commitment to make building and growing a VOICES OF BLACK GRANDMOTHERS LLC Chapter a priority.

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Step 1- Chapter Leader Requirements

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• “With great power comes great responsibility.”

• We believe in COLLABORATION not COMPETITION and therefore we are recognized for having a very welcoming and nurturing culture.  We embrace all industries and women of all backgrounds and levels in their business and life. Becoming a VOICES OF BLACK GRANDMOTHERS LLC Chapter Leader is a rewarding and fulfilling experience as well as one that is full of responsibilities and tasks.  Are you up to the challenge?

 

Step 2 – Complete a New Chapter Leader Application Form

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“Behind every successful woman is a Tribe of other successful women who have her back.”

We’re so excited you’re ready to bring women together to help build relationships and cultivate a collaborative community in your area! Just answer a few general questions on our online application and one of our Collaborative Advisory Board Members will be in touch with you soon!

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Click here to complete Application

 

Step 3 – Application Review Process

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A VOICES OF BLACK GRANDMOTHERS LLC Collaborative Advisory Board Members personally reviews and processes your application. Hang tight – we’ll contact you within 30 days.

 

Step 4 - Chat with our Collaborative Advisory Board Members

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“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” – Joyce Meyer

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Once your application has been approved and processed one of our Collaborative Advisory Board Members will schedule a personal video conference call with you to ask a few more questions and answer any additional questions you may have about running a successful VOICES OF BLACK GRANDMOTHERS LLC Chapter of your own.

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Step 5 - Welcome to the VOBG Sisterhood Collaborative!

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“The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do.” — Anonymous

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Congratulations!! You’ve made it through our process and you’re ready to start a VOICES OF BLACK GRANDMOTHERS LLC Chapter in your area.  We’re here to lock arms with you and help you through your first few meetings and help you with a successful start!

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Ready! Let’s Build a Chapter.

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New Chapter Checklist
Chapter Leaders should complete the following checklist within the first month of establishing a new chapter:

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• Schedule a “Get Started” conference call with a VOICES OF BLACK GRANDMOTHERS LLC Corporate Team Member

• Get some colleagues who share your enthusiasm and goals to assist you in the creation of your local chapter. These members can be ambassadors to help you grow and build your chapter and grow everyone’s network.

• Find a Meeting Location – preferably with a private room for meetings with a projector set up is an added bonus for presentations.

• Secure a regular monthly date & time – lunch meetings seem to work best (11:30am-1pm) but early morning times have also been successful (7:30-9am) in other networking organizations.

• Find qualified speakers and schedule them 3-6 months in advance.

• Promote your first meeting & invite your network.

• Hold your first meeting & have fun!

• Submit the After Meeting form

• Complete this checklist and you are well on your way to having an exciting and successful as a VOICES OF BLACK GRANDMOTHERS LLC chapter leader.

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