January 2016 President's Letter

Dear Colleagues and Friends of ICF Chicago,

Happy New Year!!  We are off to a great start with a dynamic 2016 Board of Directors!  We are fortunate to have leaders who are willing to share their expertise and their time for the support of our chapter and our profession. Your 2016 board is no exception. Please click on the link HERE to learn more about your 2016 board members and the leadership roles they will assume this year.

It is a tremendous honor for me to serve as your president during 2016, and to continue working for the advancement of ICFC.  As a board, we will strive to build upon the strategic imperatives established by immediate past president Murray Mann for 18 months.  

As chair of Strategic Planning for 2015, I was pleased when we unanimously agreed to revise our mission, vision and values statement, making our 2016-2018Strategic Plan relevant and with a focus on the future.  My challenge to the strategic planning team was to find ways to “refresh” our chapter in ways that would benefit our members and the profession. Well, the team not only revised and refreshed, they developed four goals that help ensure a move to innovation and creativity. The goals outlined for 2016-2018 outlined by the Strategic Planning team are:

1. Membership Growth
2. Governance
3. Professional Development
4. Communications and Branding

In 2016, ICFC’s Committees and task forces are helping us provide relevant resources, professional development, networking opportunities, advocacy initiatives and governance to the organization which benefits each member. Many of these committees are still seeking new members. Visit the Call to Service link HERE to learn more about these volunteer opportunities.

As members, you continue to be one of our most important assets. Maximize your membership investment and plan to attend at least three Chapter events this year.

Highlights of January activity:

• January 6 - board of directors and committee chair orientation.
• January 6 - Core Competency Call - Active Listening
• January 11 - Monthly Program - LinkedIn and Facebook for Business
• January 14 - Coach Café - Schaumburg
• January 18 - Coach Café - Lincoln Park
• January 19 - Coach Café - Wilmette

           

On behalf of ICFC’s board of directors, we look forward to working with you in 2016, as we continue to deliver on the promise of our tagline — All Things Coaching!

           

Here’s to a “Refreshing” 2016!

Sincerely,

Cheryl I. Procter-Rogers, APR, ACC

2016 President