Introduction toACA Leadership

Shana SchnaueMember, Leadership Task Force

Holly ClubbDirector, Leadership Services

ACA: The Big Picture for Leaders

MISSIONTo enhance the quality of life in society by promoting

the development of professional counselors, advancing the counseling profession, and using the profession and practice of counseling to

promote respect for human dignity and diversity.

VISIONThe American Counseling Association is the publicly recognized

organization to which all professional counselors belong.

BYLAWS AND GOVERNANCE STRUCTUREACA Membership

53,300+

Branches (56)

Divisions (20)

Regions(4)

Standing Committees & Task Forces

Governing Council

Special Interest Networks

Executive Committee & President

Executive Director

Headquarters Staff

Corporate Partners• ACA Foundation• Council for the

Accreditation of Counseling & Related Educational Programs

REGIONS AND BRANCHESACA has 56 branches, including each state, plus the District of Columbia, Europe, Latin America, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and the Philippines. The branches are organized into four regions: ACA Midwest Region, ACA North Atlantic Region, ACA Southern Region, and ACA Western Region.

MIDWEST REGION

Illinois Minnesota (inactive) OhioIndiana Missouri OklahomaIowa Nebraska South DakotaKansas North Dakota WisconsinMichigan

NORTH ATLANTIC REGION

Connecticut MassachusettsPuerto RicoDelaware (inactive) New Hampshire (inactive) Rhode Island (inactive) District of Columbia New Jersey Vermont (inactive)EuropeNew York Virgin IslandsMaine Pennsylvania

REGIONS AND BRANCHESSOUTHERN REGION

Alabama Latin America (inactive) South CarolinaArkansas Louisiana TennesseeFlorida Maryland TexasGeorgia (inactive) Mississippi VirginiaKentucky North Carolina West Virginia

WESTERN REGION

Alaska Idaho PhilippinesArizona Montana Utah (reforming)California Nevada (inactive) Washington Colorado New Mexico WyomingHawaii Oregon

American Counseling AssociationDivisions

Name of Division Date Chartered

AADA Association for Adult Development and Aging 1986

AARC Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling 1965

ACAC Association for Children & Adolescent Counseling 2010

ACC Association for Creativity in Counseling 2004

ACCA American College Counseling Association 1991

ACEG Association for Counselors and Educators in Government 1984

ACES Association for Counselor Education and Supervision 1952

ALGBTIC Association for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Issues in Counseling 1996

AMCD Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development 1972

American Counseling AssociationDivisions Continued

Name of Division Date Chartered

AHC Association for Humanist Counseling 1952

AMHCA American Mental Health Counselors 1978

ARCA American Rehabilitation Counseling Association 1958

ASCA American School Counselor Association 1953

ASERVIC Association for Spiritual, Ethical and Religious Values in Counseling 1974

ASGW Association for Specialists in Group Work 1973

CSJ Counselors for Social Justice 1999

IAAOC Intl Association of Addictions and Offender Counselors 1974

IAMFC Intl Association of Marriage and Family Counselors 1989

NCDA National Career Development Association 1952

NECA National Employment Counseling Association 1966

ACA STANDING COMMITTEES2013-2014

• Audit Committee

• Awards Committee

• Branch Development Committee

• Bylaws and Policies Committee

• Compensation Committee

• Ethics Committee

• Financial Affairs Committee

• Graduate Student Committee

• Human Rights Committee• International Committee• Nominations and Election

Committee• Professional Standards

Committee• Public Policy and Legislation

Committee• Publications Committee• Research and Knowledge

Committee

TASK FORCES2013-2014

• Ethics Revision Task Force

• Leadership Development Task Force

• Leadership Recruitment Task Force

• Member Benefits Task Force

• National Institute for Counseling Research (NICR) Task Force

• School Counseling Task Force

SPECIAL INTEREST NETWORKS

• ACA Ethics Interest Network

• ACA Interest Network for Integrated Care

• ACA Interest Network for Professional Counselors in Schools

• Animal Assisted Therapy in Mental Health Interest Network

• Children’s Counseling Interest Network

• Forensic Counseling Interest Network

• Grief and Bereavement Interest Network

• Historical Issues in Counseling Network

• Interest Network for Advances in Therapeutic Humor

• International Counseling Interest Network

• Multiracial/Multiethnic Counseling Concerns Interest Network

• Network for Jewish Interests

• Sexual Wellness in Counseling

• Sports Counseling Interest Network

• Traumatology Interest Network

• Veterans Counselors Interest Network

• Wellness Interest Network

• Women’s Interest Network

CORPORATE PARTNERS

American Counseling Association Foundation

Created by ACA in 1979, the American Counseling Association Foundation’s (ACAF) purpose is to enhance excellence in human development through strengthening the counseling profession, developing human and material resources, supporting innovative research and services, and fostering collaborative efforts in response to societal needs.

ACAF is supported by gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations as well as ACA divisions and branches. As a 501(C)(3) corporation, donations to ACAF are tax deductible.

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) is an independent council, created by ACA in 1981, to accredit the counseling profession’s graduate-level preparation programs. As a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), CACREP promotes the development and implementation of preparation standards; provides for rigorous and objective program review; and works with other credentialing organizations to ensure quality training in the counseling profession.

Importance of Leadership

Organizations receive their strength and dedication

from their leaders.

Importance of Leadership

The impact of leadership is significant both positively and negatively. Great leadership drive high performance and productivity. Poor leadership can cause low morale, increase absenteeism and poor performance.

Attributes of Great Leaders

1. Treats others with respect2. Leads by example3. Keeps the negative out4. Is easy to access5. Makes decisions

Effective Leadership Skills

• A Leader is the organization’s biggest fan. A leader should feel strongly and model the mission and purpose of the organization.

• Provide consistent strategic guidance.• Possess strong decision making skills.• Strong relationship management skills

Effective Leadership Skills

• A good leader is able to keep a finger on the pulse of the membership – doesn’t get out of touch or too far out in front.

• Understands the roles and responsibilities of officers and volunteers.

• Builds future leadership.

Effective Leadership Skills

• Listens well – possess a willingness to listen to input with an open mind.

• Communicates effectively with officers, boards, members, and national organization.

• Conflict resolutions – ability to transform problems into creative opportunities.

How do you recruit new volunteers/leaders?

Why Do People Volunteer?

• Give back / make a difference• Try new things• Connect with others• Personal growth

Why Do People Volunteer?

• Self-serving • Build up their resume• Relational• Be an advocate

Three Categories of Volunteers

1. Those who are always ready to volunteer.

2. Those who are busy but will do specific tasks.

3. Those who would like to volunteer but don’t know how to begin.

Three Approaches to Recruiting

1. Warm Body Recruitment2. Targeted Recruitment3. Concentric Circles

Recruitment

Recruitment Tips

•What’s in a name?• Tell me more•But why?• Sorry, I’m busy

Recruitment Tips

•Alternative opportunities•Be professional•Other options

How can you get what you need from your new

volunteers/leaders?

Building Your Team

• Each member has something to offer (talent or skill in a given area, experience, connections)

• Many members are not aware they have something to offer or are not confident in their ability to contribute.

Building Your Team

• Members want to help the organization, and they want to make sure that their experience is gratifying.

• Members want to be successful in their efforts on behalf of the association.

Building Your Team

• Level of member involvement will vary depending on each member’s experiences, obligations, desires, and objectives.

• Members need direction and resources to achieve the association’s goals and to feel good about their contributions.

Building Your Team

• Some members may seek a position that doesn’t suit their talents. They may not have the skills to accomplish the task or the time to devote to it.

• Leaders should broaden their ideas on what types of contributions are valuable.

Building Your Team

• Leaders should strive to build a team that includes all types of members.

• Recognition of team members is essential. Member contributions should never be recognized as favors to leadership.

What do volunteers/leaders

need from you?

Volunteers Needs

• They want you to prepare them.• They want to feel welcome.• They want good training.• They want to do interesting work.

Volunteers Needs

• They want to know up front how much time the job will take.

• They want to be appreciated. • They want you to communicate with

them well and often.• They want to know that they are making

a difference.

What are the different roles volunteers can play

in your association?

How do you mentor new members/leaders?

Questions?

Thank You!