Skim through the manual once. You don’t need to read every single page as you are doing this—just skim to get a general idea of how to work through the manual.

Bring your CL manual with you every week, even if you are not an assigned functionary. We frequently need to recruit someone to fill in at the last minute and if you have your CL manual, you won’t lose any credit.

Read through the appropriate project prior to the start of the meeting. If there is a specific area where you would like to improve, highlight key words or phrases. For example, I would like to improve in the area of providing feedback (project 3). Items I have highlighted include “Be specific,” “Explain the behavior’s effect,” and “Ask for a change in behavior.”

Read the questions your evaluator will be answering. Occasionally, there will be something you hadn’t thought of before that you need to address during your assignment. For example, project #1’s Table Topics Speaker, the evaluator is asked how well you were able to assimilate the idea into your response. Considering this question might help you to avoid tangents or skirting the question.

Pass your manual to another member before the meeting starts. It is very difficult to answer the questions retroactively.

Pay close attention to the project requirements. Not every project requires you to complete every assignment. Some only require one assignment be completed, others two or three. To help you with this, download the tracking sheet, print it out, and keep it tucked in your CL manual or attached to the inside cover for quick reference.

Finally, don’t forget to read the feedback from your evaluator.