District and Squadron Administrative Officer Training
The Transition from Warrior to Chieftain
National Leadership Development Committee
Attention Bridge Officers of Districts 10, 20, 24 and 30. The new District and Squadron Administrative Officer Training (DAO/SAO) is coming to a location near you on 6 November 2010! District 20 is hosting this event in the Chicago area.
Our Squadrons and Districts rely upon sound leadership for success. Tough economic times and changing demographics require more of our Bridge Officers than ever before. This training was the vision of our Past Chief Commander, Creighton Maynard, SN and current Chief Commander, Frank Dvorak, SN. The Board of Directors approved a roll-out plan for 10 cities with financial support from the Century Fund. Hundreds of members have already attended this 5-module, 6 hour course as it is being offered across the country.
The ten cities include: Boston, New York, Baltimore, Atlanta, New Orleans, Dallas, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles and Bellevue (Governing Board.) In addition, D/33 – Puerto Rico, is planning to hold classes in their geography. Anyone can attend any of the sessions. The Leadership Development website has dates, logistics, registration forms, faculty bios, contact folks and other important information. Go to the website to sign-up: www.usps.org/national/ot/
Here’s an outline of the DAO/SAO course.
· Module 1: Leadership Knowledge and Skills – fundamental principles of leadership and management in the USPS setting.
· Module 2: Teambuilding Techniques – methods for developing and managing high-performance work teams and committees.
· Module 3: Problem Solving (interactive case study) – conflict resolution, growth, member involvement, preventing Squadron dissolution – hands on application from Modules 1 and 2.
· Module 4: USPS Structure (OT in today’s USPS) – USPS structure, jobs, responsibilities and traditions. Brief review of Operations Training (OT). If you are either on the Bridge or intend to serve, you should have already taken OT.
· Module 5: Planning and Executing Effective Meetings (USPS application for Bridge members) – rules of the road for general, committee, dinner, Council, District and other USPS meeting settings.
Students, who complete all modules, receive an LDAO designation in DB2000 and a certificate. Detailed course notes are provided to each participant.
Registration forms are available on the Leadership Development website: www.usps.org/national/ot/ There will be a complimentary cocktail party for all students (and 1 guest) on 5 November starting at 1830. On 6 November, we will have a continental breakfast, working lunch and afternoon snacks during the class. We will start promptly at 0900 and conclude at 1600. Dress is USPS casual. Please contact P/D/Lt/C Pat Antoni at
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for more details.
Our session will be held at the Hilton Chicago/Northbrook Hotel at 2855 North Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062. Room rates are $105 and parking is free. Please contact the hotel directly for reservations. Call 847-480-7500 or 800-445-8667 and identify yourself as being with the US Power Squadron group.
A Look Ahead
In late October, 2010, we will Beta Test the new DXO/SXO course designed for Executive Officers. This hands-on training will use the skills and knowledge gained during the Administrative Officer training. It will be introduced at the 2011 Annual Meeting in Orlando. The DAO/SAO course is a pre-requisite for participation in DXO/SXO. So be sure you attend the Administrative Officer course in any of the available locations.
This course will be free for incoming and sitting Administrative Officers – Squadron and District. Others will be charged $50 to defray costs. All members are welcome based on availability. Pre-registration is required for all classes and space is limited – (maximum attendance - 40.) If you have questions, you can contact P/D/Lt/C Pat Antoni at
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or 815-6785-6439 or 847-436-6439. Go to this website to sign-up: www.usps.org/national/ot/ |
