Letter from the New Chair of the Membership Committee

Dear ICFC Community,

 

I would like to use this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Chair of the Membership Committee. It’s an honor to be a part of such an amazing and enthusiastic coaching organization. I very much appreciate the opportunity to meet other coaches, become more grounded in my new profession and strengthen the professional identity and standards for coaching.

As I become more familiar with the work and tasks of the Membership Committee, I would like to share with other ICFC members the purpose of this Committee, the one that is considered to be a “customer support center” of our chapter. 

The main goals of the Membership Committee for the near future are:

•   to grow the ICFC coaching family,

•   to develop the competencies of the member coaches and increase their professionalism,

•   to create a place for coaches in Chicago area to meet, brainstorm and share advice and encouragement,

•   to establish clear and transparent communication between ICFC and coach members.

As you can see, the Membership Committee is dedicated to supporting you! We are here to listen to your ideas, suggestions and concerns, and provide the best support we can. 

Over the next few months, I will be highlighting the benefits that your ICFC membership provides.  I'll begin this month with the chapter meetings.  Here are my favorite takeaways from my own participation in Chapter meetings:

•   new insight and ideas from seasoned and successful speakers,

•   a community of amazing and very diverse coaches,

•   personal connections (It's great to be part of a virtual community, but it can never take the place of a warm smile, a handshake, the joy of a first encounter and a warm hug
at the end of the day),

•   the comfort of being among peers, talking about similar problems and professional trends (that is why lawyers have their bar associations),

•   CCEUs.

If you have any questions, suggestions, and/or ideas about how to make our chapter meetings more attractive and beneficial for you, I would love to hear from you.

Looking forward to meeting many of you at the next chapter meeting on April 14^th.

Sofia Burau