Part One: Self-Awareness & Self-Advocacy
Members and peer facilitators will be able to identify their purpose for being on a board and the supports needed to be a successful board member

Session 1: Why are you here?
Session 2: Understanding gifts & talents
Session 3: Effective Communication
Session 4: Becoming a Powerful Change Agent
Session 5: Professionalism 

Part Two: Purpose and Components of Boards of Directors and Advisory Councils
Members and peer facilitators will be able to identify the characteristics of an effective board member and ways in which their unique gifts and talents fit in that role.

Session 6:  Purpose of a Board of Directors/Advisory Council
Session 7: Responsibility of Boards of Directors and Advisory Councils
Session 8: Serving on a Board of Directors and Advisory Council
Session 9: Selecting the Board on Which to Serve 

Part Three: Translating Knowledge into Practice
Members and peer facilitators will take the knowledge that they have gained in Part One & Part Two and practice the skills they have learned about.

Session 10: Networking
Session 11: Board and council meeting scenarios