Fall Council Meeting

NEWWA Leadership & Committee Training
November 19, 2025
CDM Smith Room, NEWWA Training Center, 125 Hopping Brook Road, Holliston, MA 01746
Audience: Council Chairs, Committee Chairs, Committee Members, and Board Members
Format will be interactive presentations, breakout discussions, and Q&A

11:30 AM Lunch
12:00-3:00 PM Council Meeting

Agenda (Draft):

• Welcome & Opening Remarks
• Session 1: NEWWA Governance & Structure Overview
• Session 2: Council and Committee Chair Roles & Responsibilities
• Session 3: Collaboration, Communication & Best Practices
• Leadership Roundtable & Troubleshooting
• Summary, Closing, & Action Planning

Why attend?
This training will give committee members the tools to succeed: Learn how NEWWA is structured, understand your role, and pick up best practices for running effective committees. You’ll connect with peers, troubleshoot challenges, and leave with clear action steps make your committee better organized and more effective. This leadership training session is intended for current committee leaders as well as volunteers who may one day become committee leaders.