2013 - 2014 NCHN Coffee/Tea Chat Program

We would like to thank the members that participated in the Coffee/Tea Chat Program during 2012 - 2013. NCHN plans to continuing the service during 2013 - 2014 and would like your input as to days and times that may better meet your schedule; as well, as any other suggestions on how you think the program could be improved. Dr. Mary Kay Chess has agreed to continue as the facilitator; however, we would also like to move into training NCHN members to serve as future facilitators.

The intent of the Coffee/Tea Chat Program is to provide network leaders with the opportunity to connect with their peers. The chats are free and one of NCHN membership benefits. The monthly, one-hour call provides network leaders with the opportunity to discuss whatever their current challenge may be, gather input from peers; share a recent success story; share something fun taking place in their networking life; or just enjoy the coffee or tea and listen to what other network leaders are doing.

As, we have members across four time zones, we would like to offer the Coffee/Tea Chats at a time that best meets the majority of NCHN members needs. So, please let us know which of the days of the week and times below best work for you.

We plan to begin the 2013 - 2014 Coffee/Tea Chats Program series during June and would like to have an established day and time of the month they they will be held on from June 2013 - April 2014.

Thanks for your input!

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* 1. Did you participate in the 2012-2013 Coffee/Tea Chats?

Yes

If you did not, can you tell us why?

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* 2. What value does the monthly Coffee/Tea Chat Program provide you? (Why is the program important to you?)

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* 3. What 2-3 new ideas have you gained for your network by participating in the Coffee/Tea Chats during 2012 - 2103?

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* 4. Would you be willing to facilitate a conversation?

Yes

Maybe

If yes, please provide your Name and email address:

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* 5. Please check the type of format that best meets your needs for the Coffee/Tea Chats:

Open Discussion - kind of like pot-luck - folks call in and discuss whatever is on their mind at the moment

Focus-Topic - a topic is announced before the call and the majority of the time is devoted to that topic

Structured Discussion - thought questions are distributed before the call and then discussed on the call, would include recommendations on reading material that should be reviewed before the call

Other suggested format:

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* 6. Would you prefer calls/discussions targeted to developmental stages of a network? (e.g., newly forming networks, less than 3 years old; emerging networks, 3-7 years old; developed/mature networks, established network organization)

Yes

If yes, what stage of development for your network?

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* 7. Please indicate which of the following day is the best standing day for the monthly NCHN Coffee/Tea Chat calls:

Third Wednesday of the Month

Fourth Wednesday of the Month

Third Friday of the Month

Fourth Friday of the Month

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* 8. Please indicate which of the following time is best for the day of the month you selected above:

11:00 AM ET; 10:00 AM CT; 9:00 AM MT; 8:00 AM PT; 7:00 AM AKST

12:00 PM ET; 11:00 AM CT; 10:00 AM MT; 9:00 AM PT; 8:00 AM AKST

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* 9. Please provide any additional comments or suggestions on how to structure the Coffee/Tea Chat Program to better meet your needs as a Network Leader. Thanks for your input!