Page 12 - September 2020 Voices

FROM THE DESK

The Vice President of

Pathways Program

Eldred Brown, DTM - Club Growth Director

In our continuing efforts to support your to find mentors for new members and those
transition to Pathways, Dr. Gwendolyn Avington members transitioning from the traditional
(District 7 Pathways Chair) and I have developed program.

the following program for immediate rollout. I 2. Train club members on Pathways basics—
introduce to you the Vice President of Pathways Every member of your club needs to know
Program! at least the basics of how to use Base Camp,
how to print and fill out evaluation forms, and
What is the Vice President of Pathways Program? how to submit award applications via Base

The Vice President of Pathways (VPP) is Camp. As VPP, you will provide this needed
an elective club officer position to assist your training for your club.
official club officers. If your club chooses you 3. Assist VPE and VPM—As the VPP, you will

to serve as VPP, you will work closely with your assist the VPE and VPM in their efforts to
VP Education (VPE) and VP Membership (VPM) monitor your club’s progress on Pathways.
to support Pathways adoption, training, and The two key metrics you will monitor
troubleshooting efforts within your club. The together with your club’s VPE and VPM are

District’s goals are 100% Pathways adoption and at the Pathways Adoption Rate and Pathways
least 75% of our clubs achieving at least 5 of the 6 levels completed.
educational goals (Goals 1-6) of the Distinguished 4. Troubleshoot challenges—Challenges
Club Program (DCP). will arise as your club’s members use

Pathways. As VPP, you will be responsible
Responsibilities of the VPP for troubleshooting these challenges so your
1. Orient new members to Pathways —As your club’s members draw the maximum benefit
club’s VPP, you will help new members select of their participation in Pathways.

their paths and get started on Pathways. You
will coach, guide, and encourage every new Metrics – The VPP Score

member to finish Level 1 on their chosen path. To make the role of the VPP fun by
You will also assist VPE and/or VPM efforts encouraging a little friendly competition, I am

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