We are excited to offer members:

1. Boot camp training for new board chairs or chairs-elect
2. Bulletins on governance issues as well as practical advice for board chairs
3. Early-bird invitations and discounts to the society’s exclusive sessions at premier U.S. resorts
   1. These educational opportunities feature nationally known speakers and workshops designed to make an impact. Topics are carefully vetted and center around trending as well as traditional topics that affect boards. Examples include medical staff relations, succession planning for the board, and considerations of mergers, acquisition or affiliations. Sessions also train board chair men and women to be better leaders and facilitators.
4. Governance experts for telephone or in-person consultation on issues encountered by board chairs, other board members or healthcare organizations
5. Complimentary copies of (a $125+ value!)
   1. Robert’s Rules in Plain English by Doris P. Zimmerman
   2. Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler
   3. The Governance Factor: 33 Keys to Success in Healthcare by Errol Biggs
   4. Practical Governance by J. Larry Tyler (newest edition, when available)
6. Intrinsic benefits, which include
   1. Networking among board chairs
   2. Sharing of best practices
   3. Improving patient care through better board governance
   4. Forging of a better relationship with your CEO
   5. Showing your board you are taking steps to be the best board chair you can be

The Chairman’s Society dues are $500 annually. To be fair, we collect and process payment information after the board chair/CEO verification process. Members receive a 20-percent discount on exclusive sessions.

If there is anything we can do to improve your experience, please let us know. If you are not satisfied with our services or knowledge shared, we will honor your request. We offer full refunds to society members within 30 days of joining. If requests are made post 30 days, we prorate and refund all remaining months.

The Chairman’s Society is owned by the Practical Governance Group, which manages its affairs and coordinates meetings. The society’s Board of Directors provide advice, counsel and direction to the organization.