Chapter Leader E-Newsletter January 2025

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

2025 Presidents: CLC Registration and hotel room reservations

• Encourage your 2025 Board to attend the Chapter Leadership Conference (CLC)
• Reserve your complimentary hotel room here ASAP, but  no later than Monday, January 6, 2025 
• Share with your Board members that they need to request additional self-pay roms in the hotel room block here  no later than Monday, January 6 2025

Chapter Agreement Review: We want to hear from you

• What would your Chapter like to see changed in the Chapter agreement?
• View the Chapter agreement here (Your Chapter should also have your own signed version)
• Click here to submit your suggestions

Annual Reports reminder: Due on February 28, 2025

• Click here for the Annual Report requirements
• If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to mchampion@camft.org

Tip: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Association Leaders

• There are some commonalities that distinguish the great leaders from the good ones. These seven approaches can help you lead your association toward growth and sustainability.
• Turn outward
• Listen to your rank and file
• To know your members, be a member
• Master the data
• Make membership everyone's job
• Invest in capabilities
• Stop before you start
• Read more in the Playbook/Section IV(b)

Treasurers/Secretaries/Chapter Admin

Annual Reports: Due on February 28, 2025

• Click here for the Annual Report requirements
• If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to mchampion@camft.org

Tip: Checklist of Chapter Financial Deadlines

• Chapters need to provide documentation to either CAMFT, the IRS, or their insurance carrier
• Refer to the table below for IRS and insurance deadlines
• Sections mentioned below, refer to the sections in the Chapter Playbook All-In-One Resource guide here

Events/Education/CEPA

Annual Reports reminder: Due on February 28, 2025

• Click here for the Annual Report requirements
• If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to mchampion@camft.org

Resources: Speaker Resource List

• Staff created a Chapter speaker resource list in response to requests from Chapters needing speaker references
• The list consists of the programs/events submitted by the chapters to CAMFT to add to the Chapter events portion of the website and the monthly e-blasts
• A quarterly update is provided to the chapter leaders via the Events Listserv and the leader e-newsletter
• CAMFT does not endorse any speakers on the list. The list will be provided in the first week of January, April, July, and October 2025

2025 Presentations reminder:  2025 CAMFT Presentations offered to Chapters

• There are changes to some of the presentations/webinars CAMFT offers Chapters annually
• Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with which of the offerings have changes and which of the offerings will remain unchanged
• No changes: SOP in-person, L&E revenue share program, and L&E in-person
• Changes: SOP webinars and RTL webinars

NO CHANGE from 2024

• State of the Profession (SOP)—In-Person
  • 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) Webinars—Revenue Share Program
  • The L&E revenue share program was a huge success, so it will continue in 2025
  • To date, the Chapters participating in the program received 19,260
  • If you are not familiar with the program yet, click here, or contact mchampion@camft.org for more information
  • Click here to sign up for the 2025 program
• Law & Ethics (L&E) — In-Person
  • Limited spots are available
  • Certain criteria apply-click here to view
  • Dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis
  • The presentations will be available April - December 2025
  • Click here to schedule your presentation

Changes from 2024

• State of the Profession (SOP)  - Webinars
  • In 2025, Chapters will no longer host the SOP webinars
  • Instead, CAMFT will be offering the SOP webinars to all CAMFT members
  • Registration will be through CAMFT and Chapters are encouraged to promote the webinars to their members
  • The webinar information will be posted on the CAMFT website as soon as the date is confirmed
  • BONUS: Updates will be provided through the Chapter Leader e-newsletters here
• Road to Licensure (RTL) - Webinars
  • In 2025, Chapters will no longer host the RTL webinars
  • Instead, CAMFT will be offering the RTL webinar and recordings to all CAMFT members
  • Registration will be through CAMFT and Chapters are encouraged to promote the webinar to their members
  • The RTL webinar is scheduled for April 11, 2025, at 900 am - Noon
  • BONUS #1: CAMFT members may attend for free. Updates will be provided through the Chapter Leader e-newsletters here
  • BONUS #2: Chapters will receive email addresses of non-CAMFT  and non-Chapter member attendees, so that they can include them in their membership outreach effort

Membership

Annual Reports reminder: Due on February 28, 2025

• Click here for the Annual Report requirements
• If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to mchampion@camft.org

Resources: Add/Drop Reports

• Be on the lookout for this report in February
• CAMFT provides chapters with quarterly reports of dropped and current CAMFT members in their catchment area. Full contact information is provided.  Chapters are encouraged to utilize these reports in their membership recruitment and marketing effort.  Please note: these lists are not for personal use
• Chapters will receive the reports in February, May, August, and November 2025
• Confirm list recipients with mchampion@camft.org

Tip:  Member Engagement Is Everyone's Business

• As Chapter Boards compete for their members' time, it's imperative to get the entire Chapter involved in engaging members—even your sponsors!
• More in the Playbook/Section VI(b)

Marketing

Tip: Adapt Your Marketing Approach To Connect and Build Trust

• Each conversation requires a different approach ·
• Read more in the Playbook/Section VII (c)

Tip: Use the Chapter L&E Revenue Share program as a marketing tool

• Here is how:
  • Once your Chapter is signed up for the program, CAMFT will provide you with marketing images and registration links to the webinars
  • The first webinar is Friday, February 21, 2025: "Why Should I Care About the CAMFT Code of Ethics?" and will be presented by Mike Griffin, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
  • When your Chapter markets the CAMFT L&E Webinars to the members and non-members in your catchment area, you can especially market that chapter members will receive a $5 discount for every CAMFT L&E webinar they sign up for
  • Do NOT mention the revenue share program aspect, since that is an agreement between CAMFT and the Chapter Boards · If you are not familiar with the program yet, click here, or contact mchampion@camft.org for more information · Click here to sign up for the 2025 program
• If you are not familiar with the program yet, click  here , or contact  mchampion@camft.org  for more information
• Click hereto sign up for the 2025 program

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Annual Reports: Due on February 28, 2025

• Click here for the Annual Report requirements
• If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to mchampion@camft.org

Invitation: DEI session at the Chapter Leadership Conference

• Join your peers to share and learn from each other about programs and policies that encourage representation and participation of your diverse chapter membership
• Conference attendance is free to Chapter Board members and Committee Chairs
• For the schedule, speaker list, and how to register, click here

Tip: How to Keep DEI Efforts Going

• In the face of politicized criticism and legal challenges, many conscious inclusion efforts are weakened.
• Three association leaders offer advice for a revival
• Read more in the Playbook/Section VIII

Pre-Licensed/3000 Club

Annual Reports reminder:Due on February 28, 2025

• Click here for the Annual Report requirements
• If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to mchampion@camft.org 

Tip: Why should Pre-Licensed members join CAMFT?

• Reminder: Only CAMFT members may be a member of a Chapter
• Chapter members may not remember why they initially joined CAMFT as a Pre-Licensed member, so here is a list of reasons you can share with prospective CAMFT Pre-Licensed members

CAMFT Pre-Licensed Membership Benefits include:

• Community and Networking: CAMFT represents the largest network of MFTs worldwide and the opportunity to grow leadership skills and community with other Pre-Licensed and Licensed members. Check out our CAMFT Chapters across the state for even more networking opportunities and ways to find mentors and like-minded colleagues. You can also join your fellow Pre-Licensed CAMFT members on Facebook and Instagram.
• Job Board: Daily job postings for employment and internships.
• Pre-Licensed Job Sites and Job Openings: This directory showcases job sites throughout California that pay Associate Marriage and Family Therapists and provide supervision for hours. Sites listed may or may not be hiring at this time.
• Road to Licensure Support: Our Road to Licensure Resources include test-taking and self-care resources, and regular communications regarding BBS activities and licensing mandates.
• Scholarships & Grant: Three Scholarships and a grant are offered through CAMFT's Educational Foundation each year. Membership in CAMFT is one of the factors considered in the scholarship and grant selection process.​
• Malpractice and Student Liability Insurance: Graduate student members are now eligible to receive FREE professional liability insurance coverage through CPH and Associates. Get the details.
• Continued Education: CAMFT offers Educational and Training Workshops that can count toward licensure, advance your clinical skills, and provide information on the road to licensure. We also host regular Pre-Licensed Corner LIVE webinars about a variety of topics to help you succeed in your career.
• 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. 
• Advocacy and Grassroots Opportunities:  CAMFT continues to advocate for behavioral health professionals, including Pre-Licensed MFTs, at the state and national level. CAMFT not only participates in meetings of the Board of Behavioral Sciences and its committees, but also represents your interests in stakeholder forums. Get the details here.
• Legal Team Consultations: Exclusive access to speak to CAMFT lawyers who can answer your legal, ethical, and licensure related questions.
• E-Newsletters: Join CAMFT and receive a free subscription to CAMFT's monthly E-newsletters to stay one step ahead of what's going on professionally in your area.​ View E-Newsletters.
• EBSCOhost: Your CAMFT membership entitles you to free, unlimited access to a database of almost 600 peer-reviewed journals in the fields of psychology and behavioral science. Access the database of articles now.​

Technology/Website/Social Media

Tip: Five Ways to Make Your Digital Documents More Secure

• Associations rely on digital documents 
• An insecure document can create concerns from poor contract security to potential piracy
• Read in the Playbook/ Section VII (e)  to learn how to resolve those issues.

Tip: 5 Social Media Marketing Tips for Chapters/Associations

• Adjust Posting Times
• Research Social Media Platforms
• Make Reviews Easy
• Tell Their Story
• Run a Photo Contest
• Read more in the Playbook/ Section VII (e)

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