Presidents (incl. –Elect, Vice-, and Past-)

Reminder: The 2024 Chapter L&E webinar Survey

• CAMFT is exploring different ways of offering L&E webinars to chapters next year, keeping in mind limited resources at CAMFT and at the chapter level.
• Please select one person from your chapter to respond to the survey. Your feedback is appreciated.
• Deadline: Sept 12 (extended to Sept 15).
• Click here for the survey.

Reminder: Chapter & Outstanding Leader Awards

• Discuss with your board the opportunity to recognize the Achievements of your Chapters and Leaders
• To nominate is quick-and-easy. See how here: Nomination Guide.
• Submission/Nomination deadline is Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
• All Chapter Award recipients will receive a stipend.
• Awards will be handed out in-person at the Chapter Leadership Conference on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
• For more information,and to register click here.

Treasurers/CFOs/Bookkeepers/Secretaries/Chapter Admin

Tip: Budget for CLC 2024 travel, accommodation, and parking

• The chapter is responsible for:
  • Additional hotel room nights for the President (other than Friday evening).
  • Hotel rooms for any board members and committee chairs attending.
  • Flight & ground transportation for the President, board members, and committee chairs attending
  • More information is available on the CLC website.

• CAMFT provides:
  • Free registration to all board members and committee chairs.
  • Friday reception and Saturday breakfast, lunch, and breaks for all attendees.
  • A hotel room for the chapter President on Friday evening.

Reminder: How long to keep financial records

• Accounts receivable spreadsheets and bank statements - Permanently.
• Accounts payable spreadsheets and checks - Permanently.
• Annual financial statements and audits - Permanently.
• Tax Returns - Permanently.
• Payroll Records - Permanently
• Organizational documents (charters, bylaws, etc.) - Permanently.
• Membership records – 3 complete years.
• Supporting documentation (Such as paid invoices & cash receipts) – 3 complete years.
• Insurance Policies -3 complete years.

Events/Education/Programming/ CEPA

Tip: Create buzz around your event with a silent auction

• Looking for a way to spice things up at your event while generating revenue? Consider a silent auction! Here are 5 steps to creating a successful silent auction.
  • Take inventory
  • Do the research
  • Gather items to auction off
  • Plan for pricing
  • Advertise
• To read more about the benefits and the 5 steps, go to the Playbook/Section VI(b).

Invitation to sign up: For the remaining webinars offered to Chapters this year:

• It is not too late to sign up.
• Law & Ethics Webinar on Oct 27 - 6 CEs.
  • Chapters are eligible to sign up for 6 CE hours per year.
  • L&E sign up here.
• The State of the Profession Webinar on Oct 11 - 1 CE
• Chapters are eligible to sign up for one 90-minute webinar (1 CE) per year.
• SOP sign up here.

Membership & Marketing

Tip: How Student-Focused Initiatives Can Inspire the Next Generation of Members

• Tailor Your Learning
• Support Members
• Inspire Toward a Career

Read more in the Playbook/Section V (a)

Sponsorships

Tip: How to Secure Sponsors for Your Fundraising Event

• Identify Sponsorship Goals
• Research Potential Sponsors
• Develop Sponsorship Packages
• Create a Sponsorship Pitch
• Show Your Appreciation and Follow Up
• Strengthen Sponsor Relationships

Read more in the Playbook/Section VI (d)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Tip: Equity at the Core of Everything

• Diversity leaders are often asked to do their jobs without having direct oversight of staff and programs that are critical to the success of a DEI strategy. But that’s not the case at the National Recreation and Park Association where Vice President of Education and Chief Equity Officer Autumn Saxton-Ross is tasked with bringing an equity lens to all member-facing areas.
• Read more in the Playbook/Section VIII.

Pre-Licensed/3000 Club

Tip: Pre-Licensed Job Board

• Share with your Chapter’s Pre-Licensed members that they can search for paid and unpaid internship employment opportunities on the CAMFT website here.

Invitation to sign up: Road to Licensure Webinar, September 22 @10:00 am (2 CEs)

• Sign up your Chapter for the final session of the year!
• CAMFT provides the speaker and all the information needed to comply with CE requirements.
• Chapters manage registrations, marketing, and CE certificates.
• Chapters have the option to charge for these presentations, or to offer it to their members for free. Chapters keep any fees collected.
• RTL sign up here.

Technology/Website/Social Media

Tip: Four Tips for Successful User Testing for Your Website

• Test at Every Stage of the Process.
• Create Clear Goals and Tasks for Each Test.
• Incorporate Open-Ended Questions.
• Get the Whole Team Involved.
• Read more in the Playbook/Section VI (e).