⚠ SilosNNs are isolated under their Area VP — minimal cross-communication
⚠ Too Many LayersMany layers between members and departments made it hard to know what was going on or influence change
⚠ MGA FragmentationMembers scattered across silos can't influence leadership
✦ The SplitChapter divides — West & South become "West", North & East become "East"
✦ Full DuplicationEach side gets its own President, Shura, Exec Team, and all departments. Areas where teams overlap and cooperation protocols are being assessed
✦ Our ChapterFocusing on West — our 8 NNs, our leadership, our opportunity to restructure
✦ ConsolidationVP West + VP South merge into one VP of NNs — now just one leader overseeing all 8 NNs directly
✦ No More SilosThe regional walls are gone. One VP of NNs, empowered to make decisions on behalf of the President when the President is not present or unable to attend
✦ Empower the NNCEach NN Coordinator now has a visible, prominent role — they represent all the members of their NeighborNet
✦ The NNC MeetingNNCs form their own circle — no longer segregated, they meet frequently to discuss on-the-ground issues
✦ Multiple Access PointsMGAs can now voice their opinions through their NNC, the VP of NNs (a decision maker), the Sec. General, or the President directly
✦ Departments Within ReachDepartment leads are encouraged to attend the NNC Meeting and share projects, issues, and needs directly — no more layers of separation. These departments are manned by our members and MGAs anyway
✦ Secretary GeneralThe Sec. General coordinates the department level — overseeing operations, identifying where assistance is needed and where opportunities are present
✦ Strategic LeadershipPresident, Shura, VP of NNs, Sec. General, and MGA Body make the strategic decisions for our Chapter — deciding what we focus on, what we don't, and what Vision 2030 looks like for us
✦ DepartmentsCarry out the work and program of our Chapter. They consist of a subset of our NN members — our NN members are the workforce behind these departments, teams, and projects
✦ Autonomous ExecutionDepartments make their own tactical decisions and form internal strategy aligned with the overall Chapter strategy
✦ The Secretary GeneralFocused on making sure departments are healthy and providing assistance when needed. Keen on identifying opportunities where NN members are needed, and working with the VP of NNs to find talent
✦ The VP of NNsIn charge of overseeing NNs along with the President. Empowered with the decision-making abilities of the President in their absence. Works with the President and Sec. General to identify talent and link it with the work we're doing via Departments
✦ NN Coordinators (NNCs)Since all of our members and MGAs belong to an NN, these people together represent everyone — the entire on-the-ground workforce. By meeting frequently, the President and VP of NNs stay aware of the health, issues, and potential of the entire group
✦ NeighborNets (NNs)Our basic organizing unit, and also a way to attract new people. This is the gateway into the organization
✦ NN MembersThe actual people on the ground. This includes MGAs as well as non-MGAs who are very dedicated
✦ The Complete StructureEveryone is connected. Leadership is close to the action. Talent flows from NNs to departments. The structure serves the mission
📋 Weekly NNC Meeting CallThe VP of NNs opens the weekly call. The President joins when available. All 8 NNCs are present — this is the pulse of the Chapter
💡 Not Top-DownThis isn't leadership giving orders. The NNCs are tactical decision-makers here — they know what's happening on the ground
📋 This Week's PriorityThe Sec. General flags the upcoming fundraiser. Three departments need to coordinate with the NNCs: Fundraising, Marketing, and Oak Cliff
📋 Open ForumDepartment leads join the NNC Meeting directly. No intermediaries, no telephone game — they bring their projects, issues, and needs straight to the people who will execute
💬 Fundraising Lead"For this campaign, we need every NN to raise $10K. Here's the plan and the materials we have ready."
💬 VR NNC (VR NN)"We can do more. Our community is fired up — put us down for $15K."
💬 Valencia NNC (Valencia NN)"We're going to have a hard time with that. Maybe we can do $3K. But if you need A/V help, we have people for that."
💡 This Is the DifferenceNNCs aren't just taking orders — they're owning the outcomes and committing based on what they know about their people
💬 Marketing Lead"We need help running online ads for the campaign. Does anyone have someone with digital marketing experience?"
💬 Oak Cliff NNC (Oak Cliff NN)"I have just the person — he's been wanting to contribute. I'll connect you this week."
💡 Talent Pipeline in ActionThis is how talent surfaces — not through top-down assignments, but through NNCs who know their people and can match skills to needs in real time
📋 After the ForumEvery NNC goes back to their NeighborNet. VR, Oak Cliff, and Valencia NNCs have specific action items — but all 8 NNCs were part of the plan and carry that energy back
💡 Everyone Is InvolvedEven NNCs who didn't speak up were there. They heard the strategy, they know the goals, and now they're mobilizing their people. The whole Chapter moves together