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  • Growth and Goals Program Sign-Up

    Please fill in the form below to sign up for the Growth and Goals Program.

  • Mentor

    Please complete this section to sign up as a mentor.

  • Mentee

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  • Agreement

    You must trust and be trustworthy to be trusted. It is one of the most, if not the most, important factors in the partnership. Mentoring pairs will share information about one another and their business throughout the program. Partners must be very clear on the limits they want to place on the information shared. Establishing clear boundaries is a big step toward building trust. As a mentor and/or mentee in the GABCC Growth and Goals program, we agree to abide by the following set of guidelines:

  • Nature of the Relationship

    • Mentoring is not advice, therapy, or counseling. It is a relationship of equals where accountability for moving yourself forward lies with the mentee; responsibility for providing insights, challenges, and mentoring support lies with the mentor.
    • If at any time you believe that the mentoring program is not meeting your expectations, please let the program administrator know via email immediately at mygabcbafa@gmail.com.

    Program Duration and Mentoring Sessions

    • The program will last a duration of at least six (6) months.
    • You will meet for a minimum of one hour every month in one-to-one meetings virtually, which may be supplemented by brief e-mail or chat exchanges.
    • Together, you will mutually determine the schedule for your mentoring sessions.

     Responsibilities

    Mentors and Mentees build trust and maintain a positive mentoring relationship with the following responsibilities:

    Mentor:

    • Help the mentee develop and produce results through an interactive process focused on individual goals, and built on the natural strengths of the mentee.  Mentees are resourceful and whenever possible, the Mentor will elicit solutions and strategies from the Mentee. 
    • Offer fresh perspectives, serve as a sounding board, and provide support and/or guidance to help the Mentee solve problems effectively.
    • Be honest and provide constructive feedback while sharing insight on their own experiences.
    • Honor the confidentiality guidelines described in this agreement.
    • Be respectful of the mentee's time. If it is necessary to make a change in a scheduled meeting, notify the mentee at least 24 hours in advance, if at all possible.

    Mentee:

    • The Mentee is expected to give 100% effort in order to receive 100% of the benefits of this mentoring process. Participate to the fullest and understand that there are different levels of participation.
    • If there are any concerns about the mentoring process, please contact the program administrator immediately.
    • Be respectful of the mentor’s time. If it is necessary to make a change in a scheduled meeting, notify the mentor at least 24 hours in advance, if at all possible.
    • The Mentee agrees to be open to feedback that the mentor shares and will respect the insight and experiences shared by the mentor.
    • Keep others informed (as is appropriate) about general mentoring goals and progress.

  • Confidentiality

    • All information provided and discussed during the course of mentoring remains private and confidential, unless express permission is given for the information to be shared with others.
    • The Mentor will let others know as needed, about the Mentee's level of commitment to the mentoring process. (Examples: The GABCC President, Program Administrator, Member Services Director)
    • The Mentor may keep brief notes on sessions so as to recall important details about the Mentee's progress.  Mentoring sessions are not recorded unless both parties agree to record.
    • Neither party will disclose their communications unless there are inappropriate behaviors or as required by law.

    No-Fault Termination

    During the mentorship agreement, it is important that both mentee and mentor communicate openly and honestly to give each other feedback. Both parties will discuss and attempt to resolve any conflicts as they arise. However, if this is not possible, agree to abide by one another’s decision. At that time, the relationship can be terminated, and new relationships can be sought.

    Social Media & Media Policy

    When you participate on social networking sites or use your personal social media accounts, remember that you are always representing GABCC as a member. Keep all posts professional in nature, and do not engage in unethical defamatory behavior.

    1. Do not post anything that is maliciously false, abusive, threatening, or defamatory. You should not post content that is defamatory or in violation of the bylaws/code of conduct of GABCC or any leader(s) or member(s). Any post will result in automatic removal from the program and membership.
    2. Do not engage with the news media or industry analysts to discuss GABCC, refer them to the appropriate chamber leadership and email info@mygabc.org.
    3. If you see something online that alleges potentially unlawful or unethical conduct, please immediately escalate this event to the info@mygabc.org email.
    4. Respect privacy and financial disclosure laws and do not post any business related or internal use only information.
    5. Respect all copyright and intellectual property laws when it pertains to GABCC original works and intellectual rights.
    6. Do not commit GABCC to any action unless you have authority to do so or receive approval from the Board of Directors or President.
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