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

Tip: Why high-talent teams still underperform

• The difference between teams that succeed and those that struggle rarely comes down to talent. Rather, it is tied to how that talent interacts, aligns and connects within their team and the wider organization.
• The operational impact of work-style differences
• Processes that enable performance
• Enabling connection within teams and across functions
• Read more in the Playbook/Section IV (b) Articles

Tip: Promote Membership in your Chapter, to our 39, 400+ 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

Invitation: Interested in joining the President's Listserv?  

• Email mchampion@camft.org with your request
• For more information on how to manage the Chapter Leader Listservs, click here

Treasurers/Secretaries/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 details)
• 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

CEPA/Education/Events

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

CAMFT Resource: Speaker Resource List

• A Chapter speaker resource list was created in response to requests from chapters needing speaker references.
• The list consists of programs & events submitted by chapters to CAMFT for inclusion in the Chapter events portion of the website and the monthly e-blasts.
• The lists are provided quarterly in January, April, July, and October
• The 2nd list of the year was provided via the Events Listserv on April 2, 2026
• You can also request a copy here: mchampion@camft.org

Invitation: Interested in joinin the CEPA or Events Listserv?

• Email mchampion@camft.org with your request
• For more information on how to manage the Chapter Leader Listservs, click here

Membership/Marketing

Tip: Meet potential Chapter Members at the Annual Conference

• Consider showcasing your Chapter at the Annual Conference.
  • You will be provided with a registration list in advance and an attendee list at the conference.
  • The list will indicate which of the attendees are already CAMFT members ( i.e., eligible to be a Chapter member) and who are non-members.
  • You will have ample opportunity to share with them why it is so important to join a Chapter
• Already signed up? Great!
• If not, it is not too late
  • Please sign up here
  • In exchange, your Chapter will receive two (2) discounted registrations to the Annual Conference. The discount is 50% off the early access price
  • For more information, review the listserv emails from Feb 20 & March 6, or contact mchampion@camft.org

Sponsorships

Tip: Meet potential Chapter Sponsors at the Annual Conference

• Consider visiting the exhibit floor at the Annual Conference on May 1-2, at the Towne and Country, San Diego
• The floor is open during session times, as well as during registration, breaks, and mealtimes
• Feel free to discuss upcoming sponsor/partnership opportunities with the exhibitors and how they can contribute to the success of your Chapter
• Click here to view the list of sponsors and exhibitors

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Tip: Why Ceremony Works: Building Member Loyalty Through Meaningful Moments

• BELONGING is built through moments that are noticed, named, and repeated.
• Research and practice show that well-designed ceremonies help associations strengthen identity, continuity, and long-term member loyalty.
• Read more in the Playbook/Section VIII

Invitation: Interested in joining the DEI Listserv?

• Email mchampion@camft.org with your request
• For more information on how to manage the Chapter Leader Listservs, click here

Pre-Licensed/3,000 Club

Pre-Licensed Newsletter: March 2026

• Click here to view the current newsletter  

Tip: Why should Pre-Licensed members join CAMFT?

• Reminder: Only CAMFT members may be members of a Chapter
• Sometimes Chapter members forget what first inspired them to join CAMFT as a Pre-Licensed member, so each month we’ll spotlight a few great reasons you can share with prospective CAMFT Pre-Licensed members
• The January, February, and March newsletters listed reasons 1-7 (Click on the Archived newsletters on the navigation bar on the left).

Reason 8:

The Therapist Magazine: When you join CAMFT, you’ll receive a subscription to our premier member magazine, The Therapist. Each issue provides news and information to help you stay abreast of trends and developments in the field. And, you can GET PUBLISHED by submitting clinical articles or Member Spotlight applications to The Therapist’s editorial staff. Click here for information

Technology/Website/Social Media

Tip: How to Protect Yourself against Phishing and Vishing - Courtesy of KnowBe4

• Phishing
  The majority of all recent cyberattacks occur through social engineering tactics such as phishing emails. Cybercriminals can send phishing emails to everyone in your Chapter, to a specific Board member within your Chapter, or to you specifically. These cybercriminals can also use social media platforms such as Meta or LinkedIn to gather your personal information and send you a convincing, personalized phishing email.
• Vishing
  Voice phishing, or “vishing,” is a type of phishing that occurs when someone calls you and pretends to be someone they are not. Cybercriminals may pretend to be someone you know, such as a Chapter member or Board member, or someone from an IT department. During a vishing attack, cybercriminals will often ask for sensitive information such as your passwords, social security number, or bank account information. With the latest technology, cybercriminals can also change their caller ID to show any phone number they want. Using this tactic, cybercriminals can build credibility and gain your trust.

Archived Newsletters

January 2026
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