Model A: Board

The board model is one of six sample models that may be modified according to your unit's needs and plans.

The board model has two to four officers and two to six committee chairs who are board members.
The board plans the programs, handles communications, and selects the materials to be used.



Strengths of this model:

• Effective in disseminating information.
• Works well when there are numerous ongoing subgroups.

Weaknesses of this model:

• Lack of flexibility. It can be difficult to change this structure quickly to respond to the changing needs of your organization.
• May create a feeling among the women in your congregation that they are "in" or "out" depending on their degree of involvement with the organization.
• Channels of communication generally work well from the top down, but they may be less effective from the bottom up.