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

Tip: Promote Membership in your Chapter, to our 38, 600+ members

• Chapter membership and activities are promoted in the monthly e-newsletter and each issue of The Therapist magazine
• If you would like your chapter highlighted, please send a short write-up (no need for a lengthy write-up, a few sentences will suffice) about:
  • An event (past or future)
  • Your board retreats
  • A committee
  • DEI initiative
  • Joining your chapter
  • Achievements of late
  • Anything you want the membership to know about your chapter
• Send to mchampion@camft.org
• If you can include photos, that will be awesome

Add to your Board Agenda: CAMFT is planning an update to the Chapter Agreement
For the new leaders not too familiar with this document, it is the agreement between CAMFT and your Chapter

• Your Chapter should have a signed copy from the previous update in 2020-2021. If you don’t have a copy, please let me know at mchampion@camft.org  
• Click here for a link to the unsigned version of the agreement  
• Discuss with your Board any changes you would like to see and submit the suggestions/edits here, by June 30  
• Thank you for your time!

Tip: Preparing for the Generational Shift: How Associations Can Cater to the Growing Gen Z Workforce

• Understanding the Gen Z Workforce
• Enhancing Carrer Centers
• Embracing Digital Engagement
• Personalization and Customization
• Promoting Diversity & Inclusion
• Emphasizing Continuous Learning
• Read more in the Playbook Section VI (d)

Treasurers/CFOs/Chapter Admin

Tip: Reserve Policy

• There are three reasons for having a reserve fund:
  • To cover obligations to members
  • To allow for shortfalls in revenue and /or unforeseen expenses
  • To build funds for capital expansion
• Click here to view CAMFT’s Reserve policy

Reminder: Do you have financial questions throughout the year?

• Feel free to reach out to Michele at mchampion@camft.org
• Or attend the Chapter Leader Forums (see ALL Positions for more detail)
• Or join the Financial Listserv and post your questions there
  • To join the Listserv, contact mchampion@camft.org
  • Email the Listserv here: chapter-finances-listserv@camft.topicbox.com

Events/Education/CEPA

Tip: Share with your speakers/presenters: How to Create a Fun and Engaging Webinar

• Determine your purpose
• Choose your topic
• Juice your slide deck
• Create an amazing script and then practice, practice, practice!
• Add strong visual elements
• Tell stories
• Ask lots of questions
• Incorporate live polls into your presentation
• Gamify your webinar
• Surprise your audience
• Read more in the Playbook /Section VII (a)

Tip: Chapter CE Responsibilities

• CAMFT approves the Provider (Chapter) not the Course
• The Provider (Chapter) approves the Course:
  • Chapters must require the following from potential Presenters. A course proposal that must contain:
  • Scope of Practice Identified
  • Citations
  • Measurable Goals and Objectives
  • Course Syllabus

• For more information, view the updated CEPA Program Handbook in the Playbook/Section X  

2025 Presentations: 2025 CAMFT Presentations offered to Chapters

• State of the Profession (SOP) – In-Person  
  • All income generated belongs to the Chapter
  • Chapters are responsible for all expenses (except Presenter travel and accommodation)
  • Chapters are eligible to receive one in-person presentation in 2025
  • Since the presentation is only a 1 CE/90- minute presentation, Chapters are encouraged to combine it with e.g., their Annual Meeting, Lunch & Learn, “Meet the Board” reception, or Pre-Licensed event
  • Dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Click here to schedule your presentation

• Law & Ethics (L&E) – In-Person
  • All income generated belongs to the Chapter
  • Chapters are responsible for all expenses (except Presenter travel and accommodation)
  • Certain criteria apply- click here to view 
  • Spots are limited ~ Dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • The presentations will be available April - December 2025
  • Click here to schedule your presentation

• Road to Licensure (RTL) – Webinar
  • In 2025, Chapters will no longer host the RTL webinars
  • Instead, CAMFT will be offering the RTL webinar and recording to all CAMFT members
  • The April 11 RTL presentation recording is available here

Membership/Marketing

Tip: Student-Led Podcast Strategies Build Member Participation

• Read more in the Playbook/Section VI (b)

Pre-Licensed member recruitment: Use the CAMFT Job Board as a "carrot"

• Remind potential Pre-Licensee chapter members that if they join CAMFT, they will have access to the CAMFT's Member Only Job Board!
• Their CAMFT username and password are required to view job listings
• To find paying jobs for Pre-Licensed MFTs, select "Paid Associate-ship" from the "Select Job Type" drop down menu here

Reminder: Free Membership– IRS regulations

• The IRS has ruled that nonprofit organizations (including 501c (6) and 501c (3) organizations cannot charge some members no dues (or minimal dues) compared to other members of the organization
• Read more here: Playbook/Section V/Membership

Reminder: Membership rosters due to CAMFT monthly 

• If your chapter has opted into the L&E Revenue Share program, you need to provide us with a member roster the first week of every month
• Please email rosters to mchampion@camft.org

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Tip: How to Lead Across Generations

• Read more in the Playbook/Section VIII

Pre-Licensed/3,000 Club

Webinar: Road to Licensure (RTL) - Webinar

• In 2025, Chapters will no longer host the RTL webinars
• Instead, CAMFT will be offering the RTL webinar and recording to all CAMFT members
• The April 11 RTL presentation recording is available here

Tip: The Pre-Licensed Therapist's Guide to Thrive

• Please share with your Pre-Licensed members
• Business 101, How to make the most of your traineeship & partnership experience, Money Matters: managing finances & loan repayment, and much more
• Click here to read more

Reminder: Who has access to the CAMFT Job Board

• Remind potential Pre-Licensee chapter members that if they join CAMFT, they will have access to the CAMFT's Members Only Job Board!
• Their CAMFT username and password are required to view job listing
• To find paying jobs for Pre-Licensed MFTs, select "Paid Associate-ship" from the "Select Job Type" drop down menu here

Technology

Tip: Don’t Invest in Social Media Hijacking.

• What Is Social Media Hijacking?
• How Do Cybercriminals Use the Hijacked Account?
• How Can I Keep My Account Safe?
• KnowBe4

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