Vision Task Forces
January 17, 2008
Goals of Vision Task Forces (VTFs)
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Support achievement of Society-wide strategic priorities.
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Develop new tools to address strategic priorities, and educate and influence other
LLS leaders in how to use the tools productively.
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Provide development opportunities for volunteer leaders.
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Facilitate professional development of selected staff and Executive Directors
through unchartered work with volunteer leaders on strategic priorities.
Expected Outcomes of VTFs
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Advancement of North Star 2015 Vision
Development of volunteer leaders
Development of staff
Increased engagement, productivity and role satisfaction among BOR members
Increased engagement and productivity of Chapter volunteers
Potential Measures of Success of VTFs
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Development and utilization of task force tools
Assessments by chapters of task force tools and recommendations
Level of BOR satisfaction with communication, engagement and productivity
Assessments by task force members of the value of the task force experience in
facilitating volunteer and professional development.
Productivity increases among chapter boards and other volunteers
Integration of values into board processes
Integration of vision and strategic directions into board actions
Roles of VTFs: Facilitators of achievement of strategic priorities
Roles of VTF Leaders: Chair, Vice Chair and Staff1
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All Leaders: Partners in managing task force processes and the talents
and commitment of task force members to facilitate achievement of
strategic priorities
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Chair and Vice Chair: communicators and liaisons within the volunteer
organization
See “VTF Membership” for leader selection process
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Staff: communicators and liaisons within the staff organization, and
supporters of task force volunteer leaders
Roles of Other VTF Members: Volunteers and Executive Directors
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Developers of New LLS Tools
Intelligence Gatherers, Analysts
Accessors of Information/Resources for Task Forces
Collaborators
Communicators, Educators, Trainers
Peer Influencers
VTF Charges
Selected by BOD Chair, BOR Chair and President & CEO, based on the
following criteria:
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Close alignment with strategic priorities of the Society
Potential for broad application and impact
Sufficient volunteer experience and expertise to address effectively
Appeal to both volunteers and staff
Substantial completion within 12 months, prior to Leadership Conference
Minimal staff support and expense
VTF Membership
Task force membership is comprised of a Leadership Team (Chair, Vice Chair
and staff), plus as many as 10 other volunteers, the majority of whom are BOR
members, and Executive Directors as needed
Appointments of Members: VTF members will be appointed in accordance with
Society bylaws.
 Chair and Vice Chair of Each Task Force: BOR members appointed by
BOD Chair in consultation with BOR Chair
 Other Volunteer Members of Task Force: Up to 10 additional volunteers,
appointed by the BOD Chair in consultation with BOR Chair, BOR Vice
Chair and BOD Vice Chair for Field Relations after review of applications
 Staff Members of Task Forces: staff and Chapter Executive Directors
recommended by Executive Management, in consultation with Field
Management Department
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Criteria for Appointments of Members
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BOR members with relevant experience and expertise
Other selected chapter and BOD volunteers and Chapter Executive
Directors with relevant experience and expertise
Staff members as needed, to partner with the Chair and Vice Chair and
communicate within the staff organization
Commitment to fulfilling the standard operating procedures of the task
force (see next section) and carrying out the activities of the task force,
both within and outside of task force meetings.
VTF Standard Operating Procedures (Minimal Expectations)
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Each task force establishes and communicates specific objectives and metrics to
indicate the planned outcomes of its work.
Upon concluding its charge each task force produces a written report with
recommendations, and the VTF Chair submits the report to the BOR Vice Chair and
the BOD Vice Chair for Field Relations.
Members and leaders of each task force participate in approximately:
 4-8 teleconference meetings of the task force
 1-2 in-person meetings of the task force
 Task force Chairs, in conjunction with the BOR Vice Chair, will schedule 2-4
teleconferences with the BOR Chair and the BOD Vice Chair for Field Relations
 2-4 teleconference and in-person meetings of staff members with the Executive
Leadership Team
The Sr. VP, Field Development serves as a resource and coordinator of Home Office
support for the staff on the VTFs and for the BOR Chair, BOR Vice Chair and BOD
Vice Chair for Field Relations
Reporting Relationships: VTF Chairs Report to BOR Vice Chair
Vice Chair for Field Relations Reports to BOD
VTF Staff Members Report to Executive Leadership Team
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Structure for VTFs
BOD Chair
& Members
BOR Vice Chair
Executive
Leadership
Team
BOR Chair
BOD Vice Chair for
Field Relations
Sr. VP
Field
President
Best
Practices
VTF-Volunteers
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Chapter
Diversity &
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Vision
Implement.
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VTF Topics and Charges
1. Chapter Diversity & Cultural Transformation: Educate chapters in how
diversity and inclusiveness can be designed and developed on the local level
to enhance chapter relationships, service, accountability, presence and
productivity. Identify and educate chapters in behaviors and processes they
can employ to propagate, recognize and reinforce our core values and build a
culture that facilitates achievement of our strategic goals.
2. President Best Practices: Identify and educate chapters in board leader best
practices for orchestrating superior:
 board and committee meetings
 board giving
 stewardship
 service to constituents
 access to community resources
 recruitment of volunteers
 community relationships and presence.
3. Volunteer Implementation of the Vision: Identify and educate chapters in
changes that chapter volunteers can initiate in their “business as usual” in
order to accelerate achievement of the Society’s strategic goals. Put
differently, what do our chapter volunteers need to do differently in order to
maximize their value for achievement of the Society’s vision?
VTF Deliverables
1. Action Plan Distributed 2-28-08: Objectives, Measures, Additional
Deliverables, Timeline (with meeting schedule), Responsibilities, Data
Needs, Resource Requests
2. Recommendations on Leadership Conference2 Attendance and Chapter Board
Development Guidebook Enhancements Delivered 5-30-08
3. Chapter Tool Kit Distributed 6-30-08
4. Workshop Presentation Plan Developed 6-30-08
5. Chapter Training Module Developed 8-31-08
6. Interim Reports/Recommendations Delivered 11-5-08
7. Survey Delivered on Chapter Adoption of Recommendations (when applicable)
8. Chapter Ratings of Usefulness of Task Force Tools 4-30-10
It is also recommended that the Society’s Chair appoint a Leadership Conference Committee and Chair
soon after the 2007 Leadership Conference to examine the goals, content and design of future Leadership
Conferences. The Committee’s charge would be to recommend changes in the goals, content and design of
Leadership Conferences to facilitate superior conference stewardship, learning and outcomes.
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VTF MEMBERS
VOLUNTEER IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VISION
Name
Chapter
Position
Email
Phone
John Sanders *
Gateway
BOR; Executive Committee
johns@swmteam.com
314-973-7275
James Beck
W. PA/West Virginia
Chapter President
jbeck@hefren.com
724-536-2107
Raanan Horowitz
North Texas
Chapter BOT
horowitz@efw.com
817-478-0752
Kelli Leffingwell
South Texas
BOR; Chapter President
Kelli.leffingwell@usaa.com
210-498-7615
Teresa Garza
S. Florida
Volunteer
tgarza@whopper.com
305-378-3578
Barry Birdwell
Central Florida
BOR - nonvoting
barry@thebirdwells.com
321-794-8481
Mary K. Shean
Greater San Francisco
BOR; FRC
MShean@Pharmion.com
415-912-2819
Norb Sieber
Southern Florida
Board of Directors
njsieber@comcast.net
412-606-3333
Donna Grogan
Home Office Staff
Nat’l Dir. Campaign Dev.
Donna.grogan@lls.org
703-535-6650
JR Miller
Home Office Staff
VP, Finance
Jr.miller@lls.org
914-821-8935
Dick Brown
Georgia
Executive Director
Dick.brown@lls.org
678-279-2001
Tina May Garcia
North Texas
Executive Director
Tina.garcia@lls.org
972-239-0959
* Task Force Chair
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VTF MEMBERS
CHAPTER DIVERSITY & CULTURAL TRANSFORMATION
Name
Chapter
Position
Email
Phone
Ron Williams *
Illinois
BOR; VP Local chapter
ppironw@aol.com
630-968-5497
Brenda Gadd
Palm Beach Area
BOR; VP local chapter
bgadd@perryinstitute.org
561-844-4223
Dan M. Watsky
Louisiana
BOR, BOT, Past-President
dwatsky@fbtonline.com
504-586-2716
Christopher Pilla
So. NJ/Shore Region
BOR; Exec. Board; Treasurer
Chris.Pilla@coat.com
609-387-7800
Ana Valladares
Southern Florida
BOR; Vice President- BOT
Anavalladares@yahoo.com
954-384-9762
Val Vogel
Greater Los Angeles
BOR; Chapter Board- Secty
financialfitness@burnsvogel.com
504-465-8556
Rex Hidle
South Texas
BOR, Past BOD Member
rhidle@satx.rr.com
210-823-6056
Keith Powell
New Mexico/El Paso
BOR; VP local Board
keith@keithpowellspeaker.com
505-839-1576
Sean McParland
Home Office Staff
Regional Director
Sean.mcparland@lls.org
206-829-8395
Rebecca Villicana
Desert Mtn. States
Executive Director
Rebecca.villicana@lls.org
602-788-8622
Jennifer Fagerstrom
Greater SF Bay Area
Executive Director
Jennifer.fagerstrom@lls.org
415-625-1100
Rosa Pena
Home Office Staff
Patient Services Manager
Rosa.pena@lls.org
919-337-9715
Lynn Hoover
Mid-America
Board of Directors
lhoover@stinson.com
816-691-2759
* Task Force Chair
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VTF MEMBERS
PRESIDENT BEST PRACTICES
Name
Chapter
Position
Email
Phone
Louise Warner *
Northern Ohio
BOR - voting
louisewarner@roadrunner.com
440-543-7311
Michelle Fried
Nat’l Capital Area
BOR; Chapter President
Mfried1@curus.jnj.com
202-589-1044
Robert Rollwagen
Canadian Nat’l
BOR; Chapter President
Bob.rollwagen@metrowaste.com
416-232-8862
Candace Sestric
New Mexico/El Paso
Chapter President
Candacelsestric@aol.com
505-271-0348
Anthony Sorrentino
Nebraska
BOR; Chapter President
tsorrentino@ssgi.com
402-964-5470
Karen Miller
Southern Florida
BOR; Chapter President
km41351@aol.com
305-477-3755
Jeffry Reaume
Oregon/SW Washington
BOR - voting
Jeff.reaume@macys.com
503-969-3526
Lee Schneider
Greater San Francisco
BOR; Chapter President
schneider.l@mellon.com
415-399-4465
Marie Lauria
E. North Carolina
Board of Directors
mmlauria@juno.com
919-942-4612
Jane Karlin
Home Office Staff
VP, Mission Advancement
Jane.karlin@lls.org
914-821-8803
Stephanie Paul
Home Office Staff
Regional Director
Stephanie.paul@lls.org
212-689-1400
Bill Koconis
Rhode Island
Executive Director
Bill.koconis@lls.org
401-943-8888
Doug Ventura
Southern Ohio
Executive Director
Doug.ventura@lls.org
513-361-2100
* Task Force Chair