Maple Foyer

Front Desk

NETWORKING LUNCH - Registered participants only, no guests

Join us for a relaxed lunch to begin the conference. Enjoy the opportunity to meet leaders from other Chapters, share experiences, and reconnect with friends and colleagues from your own Chapter    

 Welcome, CAMFT Update, and Chapter Health
Join us for the official conference welcome from Vic Campbell, LMFT, CAMFT President, and Ashley Green, LMFT, Chapter Advisory Council Chair, as they open the conference, recognize our sponsors, and set the stage for an engaging and impactful conference experience. Following the welcome, Joy Alafia, MBA, CAE, Executive Director, will provide an update on CAMFT's strategic goals and share insights into the overall health of our Chapters

Alder Ballroom

First-Year Position Idea-Share
New to the Board or stepping into a Board role for the first time? Join your peers in small groups to connect, share your key questions, and talk through early challenges. 

Midway through the session, seasoned Board members will join in to offer guidance, mentorship, and fresh perspectives.

Facilitated by CAMFT Staff

2+ Year Position Idea-Share
Seasoned Board members will come together to share their most meaningful successes and the lessons they've learned over the years. Midway through the session, key insights and takeaways from these conversations will be shared with first-year participants.

Facilitated by Ashley Green, LMFT, CAC Chair

 Topic 1: Volunteer Recruitment & Retention: Building a Sustainable Succession Plan.          
Join fellow Board Members for an open discussion on succession planning and leadership development within Chapters. Attracting and keeping committed volunteers is essential to every thriving Chapter. In this session, participants will share effective strategies for recruiting new volunteers, strengthening engagement, and creating a welcoming environment that encourages long-term involvement.

Facilitated by Ashley Green, LMFT, CAC Chair, Leah DeRose, LMFT & Keonna Robinson, LMFT    

Topic 2: Pre-Licensed / 3,000 Club            
Discover fresh ways to strengthen your Pre-Licensed community. This session offers an inside look at the CAMFT Pre-Licensed Ambassadors Program and explores additional strategies for recruiting emerging professionals. Attendees are invited to share successful approaches they've used over the years.   

Facilitated by Dae'Jah Foster, LMFT & Hamaseh Kianfar PhD, LMFT, CAC Vice-chair    

Topic 3: Financial Management & Sponsorship
This session dives into practical strategies for managing Chapter finances with confidence, transparency, and long term stability. We’ll explore key financial practices, budgeting approaches, and tools that help Chapters plan effectively throughout the year. Participants will also learn how to strengthen sponsorship programs—identifying potential partners, creating compelling sponsorship opportunities, and building relationships that support both Chapter growth and community impact. Attendees are encouraged to share successful financial processes and sponsorship strategies they’ve used.

Facilitated by Omar Gonzalez-Valentino, PhD, LMFT, LPCC & Tara D'Orazio, LMFT

Break - Take Chapter Photos & Finalize Room Check-in
 

Welcome Dinner and Getting to Know Each Other - Registered participants only, no guests 

Join us for a fun and social evening of networking, tasty food and beverages, connection, and raffle drawings.                                                                  

Facilitated by The Chapter Advisory Council  

Legal Do’s and Don’ts: An Overview of Chapter Bylaws, Policies and Agreements
This presentation will address non-profit association governance documents, director roles and responsibilities, vendor and contractual relationships and agreements, and conflicts of interest.    There will also be ample time for questions from the audience.

Presented by Ann Grottveit, Kahn, Soares & Conway, LLP

Alder Ballroom

Empowering Chapter Leaders: Tools and Resources for Success
Discover the full range of CAMFT resources available to help you lead your Chapter with confidence. In this interactive session, you'll explore how other Chapters are using these tools effectively and have the opportunity to share your own ideas and  successes.

Presented by Michele Champion, CAE, CAMFT Chapter Relations Manager

11:10 am - 12:10 pm

Breakouts

Topic 1: "Creative Topics & Venues for Networking and Educational Events"                          

Looking to boost engagement and attendance at your Chapter events? This session gives participants the chance to share creative ideas for choosing timely, relevant topics that draw members in, as well as unique and accessible venues that strengthen networking, learning, and community connection.

Facilitated by Ashley Green, LMFT, CAC Chair & Tara D'Orazio, LMFT       

Topic 2: Member Recruitment & Retention
Participants will learn about proven recruitment tools, creative outreach ideas, and ways to highlight the value of Chapter involvement. Attendees are encouraged to share successful strategies they’ve used, creating a collaborative space for exchanging insights and inspiring fresh ideas.  

Presented by CAMFT Staff & Facilitated by Leah DeRose, LMFT

Topic 3: Creating Inclusive Chapters: Practical Strategies for DEI Success
This solution-focused session will explore how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion can be strengthened across our Chapter community through shared understanding, practical strategies, and collaborative learning. We’ll begin by grounding participants in what diversity means and the many identities, experiences, and perspectives it encompasses. From there, we’ll highlight CAMFT’s ongoing DEI efforts to engage and support more diverse communities, the DEI Chapter Group, and an opportunity for attendees to share concerns or questions to be addressed during the annual DEI Webinar. 

Facilitated by Keonna Robinson, LMFT & Omar Gonzalez-Valentino, PhD, LMFT, LPCC    

Networking Luncheon - Registered participants only, no guests

Outstanding Chapter Leader Awards Ceremony & Chapter Recognition
Join us as we take time to celebrate excellence within our community—recognizing Chapters for their achievements and honoring the recipients of the Outstanding Chapter Leader Awards.

Presented by: Ashley Green, LMFT, CAC Chair
 

Alder Ballroom

Action Planning & Synthesis Lab   
This collaborative working session is designed to transform conference insights into a concrete, year-long execution strategy. This session provides the dedicated time, space, and structured framework your Chapter needs to digest takeaways and align on next steps.    

Facilitated by Michele Champion, CAE, CAMFT Chapter Relations Manager

Beverage Break - Final Visit Saturday Exhibits

Maple Foyer

Meet by Board Position and Share Your Takeaways

Rated as one of the most valuable sessions of the conference, this interactive closing session invites attendees to share their key insights and favorite moments—and hear what others found most impactful.   We’ll wrap up with exciting conference giveaways you won’t want to miss! 

Facilitated by CAMFT Staff & The Chapter Advisory Council                                                                      

Alder Ballroom