Chapter Leader E-Newsletter December 2025

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

Tip: Encourage your 2026 Board to attend the Chapter Leadership Conference (CLC)

• Testimonials from this year’s attendees are available here (scroll down to the bottom)
• For more information and to register, click here

Reminder: Reserve your complimentary hotel room by Dec 26

• Reserve early!
• Click here to reserve the complimentary room on Friday, no later than Friday, December 26, 2025
• CAMFT pays for the room and tax; incidental charges are on their own
• If the President is unable to attend, another board member may take their place

Plan: Annual Reports are due on March 31, 2026

• Chapters are required to submit their Annual Reports to CAMFT by March 31, 2026, to remain in compliance.
• Tips for Success:
  • Assign report sections by board position—don’t do it all as the President.
  • Reports required: General, Membership, Financial, Events, DEIA+, and Pre-Licensed.
  • Use the provided online forms to simplify reporting—no lengthy writing required.
  • Include database reports (member roster, financial summary, event list).
  • Reports may be emailed individually or as one package to mchampion@camft.org
• Click here for the Annual Report requirements and reporting links.

Enjoy the holiday edition!

• Please read the FOR ALL POSITIONS tab on the left
• You are invited to view the Archived newsletter tab on the left to catch up with tips, articles, and reminders from earlier in the year
• The regular tips and reminders will resume in the new year

Treasurers/Secretaries/Chapter Admin

Plan: Annual Reports are due on March 31, 2026

• Chapters are required to submit their Annual Reports to CAMFT by March 31, 2026, to remain in compliance
• Start preparations this month, while the information is current and accessible
• Click here for the financial Annual Report requirements
• Reports may be emailed individually or as one package to mchampion@camft.org

Reminder: Budget for your Board’s CLC 2026 travel, accommodation, and parking

• Yes! Budgeting for your board members to attend is a legitimate expense
• CAMFT provides:
  • Free registration of 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
• The chapter is responsible for:
  • Additional hotel room nights for the President (other than Friday evening)
  • Hotel rooms for any other board members and committee chairs attending
  • Flight & ground transportation for the President, board members, and committee chairs attending
  • There is a FREE shuttle between the airport and the hotel
  • Parking: $25 per day and overnight (discounted rate)
• More information is available on the CLC website here

Enjoy the holiday edition!

• Please read the FOR ALL POSITIONS tab on the left
• You are invited to view the Archived newsletter tab on the left to catch up with tips, articles, and reminders from earlier in the year
• The regular tips and reminders will resume in the new year

CEPA/Education/Events

Annual Reports: Due on March 31, 2026

• Chapters are required to submit their Annual Reports to CAMFT by March 31, 2026, to remain in compliance.
• Click here for the events Annual Report requirements
• Reports may be emailed individually or as one package to mchampion@camft.org

Schedule: 2026 CAMFT presentations offered to Chapters

• Law & Ethics Revenue Share Program: Webinars
  • Less work for Chapter volunteers ~ more Profit for the Chapters
  • The highest earner two years in a row received over $8,000
  • If you are not familiar with the program yet, click here, or contact mchampion@camft.org for more information
  • The 2026 agreement is available here
• State of the Profession (SOP): In-Person
  • Chapters are eligible to receive one in-person presentation in 2026
  • Any fees collected by the Chapter remain the property of the Chapter
  • Since the presentation is only a 1 CE/90-minute presentation, Chapters are encouraged to combine it with their Annual Meeting, a Lunch meeting, a “Meet the Board” reception, a Pre-Licensed event, etc.
  • Dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Click here to schedule your Chapter presentation
• Law & Ethics: In-Person
  • Dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • The presentations will be available between April and December 2026
  • Limited spots are available
  • Click here to schedule your Chapter presentation
  • Any fees collected by the Chapter remain the property of the Chapter

Enjoy the holiday edition!

• Please read the FOR ALL POSITIONS tab on the left
• You are invited to view the Archived newsletter tab on the left to catch up with tips, articles, and reminders from earlier in the year
• The regular tips and reminders will resume in the new year

Membership/Marketing/Sponsorship

Annual Reports: Due on March 31, 2026

• Chapters are required to submit their Annual Reports to CAMFT by March 31, 2026, to remain in compliance
• Start preparations this year, while the information is current and accessible
• Click here for the membership Annual Report requirements
• Reports may be emailed individually or as one package to mchampion@camft.org

Enjoy the holiday edition!

• Please read the FOR ALL POSITIONS tab on the left
• You are invited to view the Archived newsletter tab on the left to catch up with tips, articles, and reminders from earlier in the year
• The regular tips and reminders will resume in the new year

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Annual Reports: Due on March 31, 2026

• Chapters are required to submit their Annual Reports to CAMFT March 31, 2026, to remain in compliance
• Start preparations this year, while the information is current and accessible
• Click here for the DEIA+ Annual Report requirements
• Reports may be emailed individually or as one package to mchampion@camft.org

Enjoy the holiday edition!

• Please read the FOR ALL POSITIONS tab on the left
• You are invited to view the Archived newsletter tab on the left to catch up with tips, articles, and reminders from earlier in the year
• The regular tips and reminders will resume in the new year

Pre-Licensed/3,000 Club

Annual Reports: Due on March 31, 2026

• Chapters are required to submit their Annual Reports to CAMFT by March 31, 2026, to remain in compliance
• Start preparations this year, while the information is current and accessible
• Click here for the Pre-Licensed/3,000 Club Annual Report requirements
• Reports may be emailed individually or as one package to mchampion@camft.org

Enjoy the holiday edition!

• Please read the FOR ALL POSITIONS tab on the left
• You are invited to view the Archived newsletter tab on the left to catch up with tips, articles, and reminders from earlier in the year
• The regular tips and reminders will resume in the new year

Technology/Website/Social Media

Enjoy the holiday edition!

• Please read the FOR ALL POSITIONS tab on the left
• You are invited to view the Archived newsletter tab on the left to catch up with tips, articles, and reminders from earlier in the year
• The regular tips and reminders will resume in the new year

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