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Advisory Board Role

The Advisory Board was formed to provide support and guidance to the TWW/Indivisible-Los Gatos leaders. The board helps inform their decisions, especially regarding group direction and mission.

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COMPOSITION

10 to 13 members
plan for some turnover each year
increase diversity of perspectives
bring new ideas and share leadership responsibility

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ROLE

advise leaders on direction to fulfill Mission & Objectives
communicate sentiment from the full TWW group to leaders
provide sounding board for new ideas
provide guidance when difficult questions arise

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COMMITMENT

commit to 1 year, extendable
attend 3 out of 4 meetings per year
attend 50% of TWW general meetings
come prepared with homework completed
complete action items on time
bring ideas to help the group

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TASKS

note taking
time keeping
plan & facilitate AB meetings
host & organize meeting logistics
recruit new members
media liaison
liaison coordinator

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MEETINGS

usually 6 to 9 PM on a Monday evening, with first hour for socializing and eating
actual meetings start at 7 PM

MEETINGS GROUND RULES

start and stop on time.
come prepared.
stay on topic and stay focused.
share the airspace (Step up/Step back).
Bbe respectful.
one person speaks at a time.
listen for understanding to all viewpoints.
aim for ‘Yes, AND’ – Build on one another’s ideas.
when conflict arises, acknowledge it, listen for understanding, and determine steps to resolve.
we do not always need to agree. Be open to differences. Unity does not have to be uniform.
each step of the agenda, clarify objective(s), how a decision will be made, and follow-up steps (who will do what by when).
record key decisions and follow-up steps.
selective confidentiality: When reporting/discussing our meetings/work, focus on the content not on the person(s).
for all decisions, you must be in attendance to vote.
we will use the Parking Lot to note future agenda topics/ideas.
take care of yourself.
assume best intentions.