Leader

• Orders Application Packet #485-22. Reviews materials in it. 
• Reads LEADER’S HANDBOOK (LH), Chapter 5.
• Discusses mother’s readiness with co-Leaders (and LAD Representative, if there is a question or concern).

• Meets with mother to discuss concepts & Leader responsibilities. (Brochure #166-13 and LEADER’S HANDBOOK pp. 226-229).
• Shares LEAVEN, ALL, information sheets, library books, and LEADER’S HANDBOOK.
• Discusses workings of Group

Applicant

• Is an LLL member ($40) and reads “Becoming a La Leche League Leader” (Brochure #166-13).
• Discusses with Leader(s) concepts and Leader responsibilities in Brochure #166-13 and “Overview of Training Curriculum for Leader Accreditation.”
• Has read most recent edition of THE WOMANLY ART and NEW BEGINNINGS.

• Gives mother her part of the Application Packet. 
• Discusses LLLI Bylaws.
• Sends Leader Recommendation for mother to CLA.
• Asks co-Leaders to send Recommendation to CLA.

• Sends application form plus application fee of $15 (payable to LLL of Area) to Coordinator of Leader Accreditation (CLA).
• Orders LEADER’S HANDBOOK, THE BREASTFEEDING ANSWER BOOK and Applicant Reading Set.

• Covers Leader Applicant Orientation Checklist, LH pp. 150-2.
• Shares “helping call” situations (no names).
• Shares time management, materials, organizational techniques, ideas and tips. Helps Applicant fill out Meeting Report, Phone log, financial forms and other forms.
• Discusses specific topics or material with Applicant as requested by LAD Representative and shares outcome with LAD Representative.
• Helps Applicant complete BRG as needed.
• Leader(s) and Applicant meet one or more times to discuss the Preview.  We recommend role-playing at least one situation. A phone call is also suggested.              
• Writes to LAD Representative about the Preview and any other activities.

• Does required reading and continues with other suggested books as family time permits.
• Writes personal history in one or more parts and sends it to LAD Representative.     
• Continues to regularly attend Group’s meetings.  Attends Evaluation Meetings, Workshops, Chapter Meetings, Area Conference/LLLI Conference if possible.
• Corresponds with LAD Representative regularly, discussing topics, questions and/or concerns.
• Completes the Breastfeeding Resource Guide (BRG).
• Helps Leader fill out Group forms (see 13 under Leader).
• Covers Checklist of Topics, LEADER’S HANDBOOK pp. 150-2, with Leader.
• Meets with Leader(s) one or more times to discuss and complete the Preview.
• Writes to LAD Representative about Preview and any other activities completed with a Leader.

• Corresponds with Applicant, affirming, clarifying, sharing, or asking for more information.
• May ask Leader to share pertinent materials or discuss specific topics and/or activities with Leader Applicant.
• Sends Preview to Leader Applicant and Leader with any recommendations for discussing and completing the Preview.
• Receives Leader and Applicant responses to the Preview and any other activities.

• All Leaders meet with the Applicant to plan sharing and doing.
• Receives letter of appreciation and notice of accreditation of new Leader from LAD Representative.

• Meets with all Leaders to plan sharing and doing.
• Returns signed Statement of Commitment and check (for new Leader’s fee plus Leader’s dues, $40), payable to LLL, to LAD Representative.
• Receives letter from LAD Representative that accreditation is complete; she is an LLL Leader!
• Receives welcome letter from Area LLL.

• LAD Representative sends Statement of Commitment to Applicant
• Receives, then forwards Statement of Commitment and fee to AFC.
• Sends congratulations to Applicant, now an accredited LLL Leader!
• Notifies Area Secretary, ACL, DA and other Area Council Members.