Pacific Region
Pacific Region Everyone has his or her own unique power. It is our responsibility to find that power and use it to the fullest capacity we can in the service of other people.
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—Toan Lam
What is leadership maturity and why is it important to state and national art education leaders? This question has been on my mind for at least the past four years. The definitions of leadership maturity do vary, but most definitions target a skill set that includes modesty, honesty, humility, and courage. These skills are often coupled with a vision of what might be. If your state association has this type of focus and understands what it can do, it can make an impact on behalf of your membership. Furthermore, these traits are important for a healthy and productive association. I have witnessed the maturation of the Pacific Region leadership in my term as VP-Elect and VP. In 2015, at the Pacific Region Summer Leadership Conference, state leaders focused on profiling a high-functioning state board. At the 2016 Summer National Leadership Conference, one of the sessions was aptly titled Organizational Health CheckUp. In our regional meetings after that session, it became apparent that that particular session was a wake-up call for many in the room. Discussions about next steps for each of the state associations were thoughtful and systematic. State leaders were sharing what was working and what needs they had for their associations. And, through peer support, they were enabling each other to move forward. During the planning of the summer 2017 Pacific Region Leadership Conference, I was reflecting on the comments and requests from Pacific Region state leaders for content to be addressed while we were together. These suggestions, gathered during discussions at the 2017 NAEA Convention last spring and the April
Pacific Region Leader to Leader Webinar, were focused, important, and very relevant. The list included the following for state associations: • Nonprofit status and taxes • Transition of power (roles of past presidents, roles of board members) • Clarity for board members • Moving beyond state conference planning • Increasing membership— inclusiveness and diversity • Advocacy at the state level • Communication venues with membership, including social media • Bylaws vs. board policies—updating and aligning • Mining future leadership The Pacific Region leaders seek to create confidence in the people that will lead their organizations one day. They want to enable others to take action. They support the leaders above them and encourage those following in their footsteps. Maureen Metcalf, CEO of Metcalf and Associates, noted in a 2016 article for Forbes that: Leaders develop both “horizontally,” increasing their ability at their current level of operation, and “vertically,” increasing their level of complexity, emotional maturity, and opening to new awareness. Many researchers are now saying that “vertical development” is required to navigate the complexities leaders and their organizations face.
arts scholarships. A June exhibition opportunity was offered by Maryhill Museum for OAEA members’ students. OAEA is also very proud of their updated website and new interchangeable logo, thanks to Randy Maves and Brian Cook. Colorado Art Education Association is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Plans to make the annual fall conference a spectacular event are underway. The Colorado Academic Standards Visual Arts Review and Revision Committee work has begun. School Representative Justine Sawyer, is working with the Executive Council to organize Colorado’s first NAHS Leadership Day this fall. Washington Art Education Association held its second annual summer leadership retreat. They met in the camp-like atmosphere of Fort Worden, a retired military base in Port Townsend. In addition to the important board business of writing their new five-year strategic plan, they made art with a Golden Paint representative and enjoyed the natural beach environment. Reference
Metcalf, M. (2016). What is the path for leadership maturity? Forbes Coaches Council. Retrieved from www.forbes.com/sites/ forbescoachescouncil/2016/08/30/what-is-thepath-for-leadership-maturity/#45180dac1b6c
Leadership maturity, both horizontally and vertically, continues in the Pacific Region. Notable examples from this summer include: Oregon Art Education Association is organizing their fall conference with an Arts Activism theme. Also, senior high school students from around the state applied for annual
Pacific Regions leaders in discussion.
Cris Guenter Regional Vice President. Professor of Education, School of Education, California State University, Chico. Chico, CA 95929-0222. Tel: 530-898-6157. E-mail: [email protected] Elect: James Rees, Art Instructor/Art Department Chair/District Arts Coordinator, 3527 Fairway Cir., Spanish Fork, UT 84660. Tel: 801-473-9687. E-mail: [email protected] Vol. 59, No. 4, August/September 2017
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—Toan Lam
What is leadership maturity and why is it important to state and national art education leaders? This question has been on my mind for at least the past four years. The definitions of leadership maturity do vary, but most definitions target a skill set that includes modesty, honesty, humility, and courage. These skills are often coupled with a vision of what might be. If your state association has this type of focus and understands what it can do, it can make an impact on behalf of your membership. Furthermore, these traits are important for a healthy and productive association. I have witnessed the maturation of the Pacific Region leadership in my term as VP-Elect and VP. In 2015, at the Pacific Region Summer Leadership Conference, state leaders focused on profiling a high-functioning state board. At the 2016 Summer National Leadership Conference, one of the sessions was aptly titled Organizational Health CheckUp. In our regional meetings after that session, it became apparent that that particular session was a wake-up call for many in the room. Discussions about next steps for each of the state associations were thoughtful and systematic. State leaders were sharing what was working and what needs they had for their associations. And, through peer support, they were enabling each other to move forward. During the planning of the summer 2017 Pacific Region Leadership Conference, I was reflecting on the comments and requests from Pacific Region state leaders for content to be addressed while we were together. These suggestions, gathered during discussions at the 2017 NAEA Convention last spring and the April
Pacific Region Leader to Leader Webinar, were focused, important, and very relevant. The list included the following for state associations: • Nonprofit status and taxes • Transition of power (roles of past presidents, roles of board members) • Clarity for board members • Moving beyond state conference planning • Increasing membership— inclusiveness and diversity • Advocacy at the state level • Communication venues with membership, including social media • Bylaws vs. board policies—updating and aligning • Mining future leadership The Pacific Region leaders seek to create confidence in the people that will lead their organizations one day. They want to enable others to take action. They support the leaders above them and encourage those following in their footsteps. Maureen Metcalf, CEO of Metcalf and Associates, noted in a 2016 article for Forbes that: Leaders develop both “horizontally,” increasing their ability at their current level of operation, and “vertically,” increasing their level of complexity, emotional maturity, and opening to new awareness. Many researchers are now saying that “vertical development” is required to navigate the complexities leaders and their organizations face.
arts scholarships. A June exhibition opportunity was offered by Maryhill Museum for OAEA members’ students. OAEA is also very proud of their updated website and new interchangeable logo, thanks to Randy Maves and Brian Cook. Colorado Art Education Association is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. Plans to make the annual fall conference a spectacular event are underway. The Colorado Academic Standards Visual Arts Review and Revision Committee work has begun. School Representative Justine Sawyer, is working with the Executive Council to organize Colorado’s first NAHS Leadership Day this fall. Washington Art Education Association held its second annual summer leadership retreat. They met in the camp-like atmosphere of Fort Worden, a retired military base in Port Townsend. In addition to the important board business of writing their new five-year strategic plan, they made art with a Golden Paint representative and enjoyed the natural beach environment. Reference
Metcalf, M. (2016). What is the path for leadership maturity? Forbes Coaches Council. Retrieved from www.forbes.com/sites/ forbescoachescouncil/2016/08/30/what-is-thepath-for-leadership-maturity/#45180dac1b6c
Leadership maturity, both horizontally and vertically, continues in the Pacific Region. Notable examples from this summer include: Oregon Art Education Association is organizing their fall conference with an Arts Activism theme. Also, senior high school students from around the state applied for annual
Pacific Regions leaders in discussion.
Cris Guenter Regional Vice President. Professor of Education, School of Education, California State University, Chico. Chico, CA 95929-0222. Tel: 530-898-6157. E-mail: [email protected] Elect: James Rees, Art Instructor/Art Department Chair/District Arts Coordinator, 3527 Fairway Cir., Spanish Fork, UT 84660. Tel: 801-473-9687. E-mail: [email protected] Vol. 59, No. 4, August/September 2017
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