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20260308 Presidents’ Meeting – Afternoon

Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2026, on ACB Media 6

March 8, 2026

20260308 Presidents’ Meeting – Afternoon

Originally Broadcasted March 8, 2026, on ACB Media 6

·      Announcements and Sponsors

·      Building the Bridge: Member Orientation as a Leadership Strategy – Kenneth Semien Sr., Second Vice President, ACB and Matt Selm, Membership Chair of ACB Next Generation

o   Presenting the new member orientation framework developed for the 2025 ACB of Texas that introduces new members to the roles the chapter, state and special-interest affiliates, and national organization play in their membership experience, from onboarding to opportunities for engagement.

·      Sponsor’s Presentation

·      Purpose to Progress: Introducing the Affiliate Strength Scorecard – Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement

o   Sharing a guided framework for affiliate boards to engage in thoughtful self-reflection, highlight strengths and shared needs, and summarized insights with ACB to help shape meaningful, long-term support strategies.

·      Sponsor’s Presentation

·      From Vision to Action: Leading with Confidence, Clarity, and Collective Strength – Cindy Hollis & Kenneth Semien Sr.

o   Being an affiliate president means more than running meetings — it means shaping culture, building trust, and helping others step into leadership with confidence. This interactive session equips presidents with tools to make sound decisions, strengthen board teamwork, welcome new members into a leadership pipeline, and build affiliates that are resilient, engaged, and future focused.

·      Closing Remarks – Deb Cook Lewis, ACB President

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