San Francisco Bay Branch [SFBB] of the Anthroposophical Society in America [US]
Mandate for the Program Group
Purpose of the Program Group:
The purpose of the Program Group is to plan, develop, and implement anthroposophical activities in the the San Francisco Bay area that further the needs of regional Society members, create opportunities that support the social development of regional members, shape the festival life of the regional Society, develop opportunities for non-members to engage with anthroposophical ideas, and to embody the essence of hospitality in and through SFBB programs. It is also the purpose of the Program Group to be informed of and coordinate with other regional and national initiatives and Branches in order to maximize impact, make effective use of limited resources, and foster coherence across the movement including the School for Spiritual Science with its Class and Sections.
Composition:
The Program Group is chaired or co-chaired by members of the Branch Council and may include others as appropriate at different stages of the planning year cycle. Members can include at the recommendation of standing members others outside of Branch Council who will be vetted and authorized for participation by Branch Council. Branch Council retains the right of appointing members of the Communication Group in order to maintain overall coherence of both this mandate and the Branch Branch Council
Responsibilities:
- Meet regularly to plan activities and develop a yearly calendar for the Branch
- Design and implement the Festival life with creativity
- Support the Communications Group by articulating the description and purpose of programs
- Propose and provide content for the website and other publications
- Engage with the Branch Council and wider circles in imagining potential programs
- Coordinate with other anthroposophical initiatives
- Serve as a link or liaison with other anthroposophical organizations in the area
- Field and vet program proposals from members and others
- Increase regional participation in anthroposophical activities
- Encourage membership in the Anthroposophical Society in America and, if there is a membership program, membership in SFBB
- Determine what events the Branch might want to sponsor and what that means by way of resources
Authorities:
The Programs Group will develop and propose to the Branch Council a plan for the year. Once agreed to by the Branch Council, the program group has the authority to enact the plan provided it remains within the approved budget. The Program Group may form project committees or other working groups in order to deliver programs effectively.
Accountability:
The Program Group will report regularly at Branch Council meetings on its plans, prepare reflections on the impact of recent activities, and measure the level of participation
Review and renewal:
Mandate approved and adopted by consensus of the Branch Council on mm/day/yr
Mandate will be reviewed and renewed one year from this date
The Secretary will keep this Mandate and any suggested changes on file with the minutes and other association records.