The chapter's day-to-day working is governed by two groups
Project Focus Group, and
Fundraising Focus Group.
The two focus groups meet separately in addition to the monthly general body meetings of the chapter.
- These groups are responsible for the quick processing of new project proposals received by our chapter, and of new fundraising ideas. They are responsible for collecting all necessary information about these and for taking a quick decision on accepting these projects.
- The chapter also implements a modified version of the "Asha Stars" concept (first introduced by the LA chapter). This involves individual donor (or a group) coming forward with a project that s/he wishes to fund, and with the funds required for funding it.
- In "Asha Stars" cases, the role of Asha will be merely to evaluate the project to determine whether it fits the criteria for Asha-sponsored projects, and to evaluate any fundraisers the Stars may wish to hold to help fund the project. If desired, the "Stars" will also be helped by chapter members in carrying out the fundraiser.
- Investigate the project, and gather all required information on it.
- Ascertain whether the project fits the criteria for projects that can be funded by Asha.
- Disseminate information on all projects being considered to all members in monthly meetings or via e-mail.
- Collect any feedback that other members may wish to give.
- Meet and determine which (if any) of the projects in hand are to be funded.
- Make the recommendation to other members of the chapter.
- Help evaluate the extent to which the project should be funded, in coordination within the chapter treasurer.
The group will consist of all interested members. One of these members serves as the contact person and is responsible for coordinating it's activities. The name of the contact person is published on the chapter home page, to enable easy access to members or outside persons wishing to submit a proposal for our consideration. The group meets only as often as required. Meetings should, as far as possible, be attended by all members. All members of the chapter are recommended to attend the meetings of this group, as the matters discussed will be the primary reason for the existence of Asha.
- Any new projects is submitted to the contact person.
- The contact person then assigns the task of collecting information on the project to a particular member(s), and ensure that the data is collected and submitted to the group within a set time frame.
- Data on all projects being considered is then made available to all members of the chapter, and their views and comments on each collected.
- If further details appear to be required for any project, the contact person ensures that these are gathered.
- All chapter members then meet and discuss all the proposals along with members' feedback.
- Ascertain feasibility of proposed fundraisers.
- Determine whether the proposed fundraiser fits within the acceptable goals of Asha.
- Assign tasks in preparation for the fundraiser, and during it.
- Responsible to carry out these tasks.
The group consists of all interested members. One of these members serves as the contact person, and is responsible for coordinating it's activities. The name of the contact person is published on our home page, to enable easy access by members. The group meets only as often as required. Meetings should, as far as possible, be attended by all members.
- Any new fundraising idea from a chapter member is submitted to the contact person.
- The proposal is then be passed on to all group members, who will use standard guidelines (see Asha bylaws, Act IV, Section 5, Subsection 69, para 2) to assess the it's feasibility, and adherence to Asha goals.
- Members then discuss the topic (via email, phone or at a meeting), and either accept the proposal or deny permission for it, or suggest modifications to make it acceptable.
- The group then meets, and, along with the person(s) who first thought of the proposal, discusses the most efficient way to implement it.
- The group then assigns a primary contact person for that particular fundraiser, assign tasks to all members, and oversees it's proper implementation.
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