Clubs SA Meetings 101

Meetings 101

Overview:

Monthly meetings are when and where the Committee should be doing its most important work. The structure and processes of these meetings can make or break a Club. This module is all about making your meetings effective, inclusive, satisfying, productive and legally compliant. The module will also ensure that you understand your Committee's legal responsibilities for General and Annual General meetings.

Who should attend:

• All Club Presidents or Chairpersons

• All Board or Committee members

• All Subcommittee Chairpersons

• All Subcommittee Members

• Club Managers

What we'll cover:

• the elements of an effective Board or Committee meeting

• what makes a great agenda

• what makes great board reports

• role and responsibilities of the Chairperson, the Secretary and other participants

• example Meeting Procedure policy
  

• making the most of the different views, skills and experiences around the table

• formal meeting procedures (including Points of Order)

• what Minutes should include and exclude

• dealing with unacceptable behaviour

• difference between Committee and Subcommittee meetings

What else you'll get:

• printable copy of the slide presentation

• opportunities for participants to ask questions during the workshop or webinar

• links to useful resources and tools that you can start using immediately

• information about where to get more help.

• certificate of attendance

When: Tuesday 16th September 2025
Time: Arrivals from 9:00am (9:15am sharp start), Concludes 12:30pm
Where: Clubs SA Training Room, 222A Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville SA 5031

Cost:

• Free to members of Clubs SA

• $50 for non Members

Presenter: Kate McPhee, Director, Liquorice Allsorts Consulting

Meet Kate

Kate started designing and delivering training programs on governance and management for small community organisations in 1997 and is now Clubs SA's Lead Industry Consultant for the Club Development Program. Kate is the author of Just a Tick - A Best Practice Survival Guide for Boards and Committees of Management.  Kate describes herself as a Nanny McPhee for Boards and Committees of small not-for-profit organisations who want to achieve better results in less time and with less stress. She does this through the provision of short duration, high impact training programs and workshops and by providing tailored, affordable, practical, hands on help to 'get stuff' done.

You can read more about Kate here