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

DEADLINE: 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.
• BONUS!! As an incentive and a thank you for all your effort, CAMFT is offering Chapter Boards the following:
  • The FIRST Chapter to provide all the reports and complete the information requested via the links by March 31, will receive a Grubhub voucher valued at $35 per person.
  • The rest of the Chapters to provide all the reports and complete the information requested via the links by March 31 will be entered into a drawing for one of three (3) $100 Grubhub vouchers.
• 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.

Tip: Onboarding /Orientation Manual for Board of Directors (template)

• Another valuable resource for Chapter Boards that was mentioned at the Leadership Conference
• Missed it? No problem. It is available on the CLC handouts page here

Tip: Simple Steps for Better Delivering on Member Expectations

• Start Small
• Embrace “low tech” in early stages
• Offer real-time education
• Sunset other benefits
• Read more in the Playbook/Section VI (b)

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

DEADLINE: 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 preparing the reports sooner rather than closer to the due date
• Click here for the financial Annual Report requirements
• Reports may be emailed individually or as one package to mchampion@camft.org

Invitation: Interested in joining the Finance Listserv?

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

Tip: Summary of differences between 501(c) (3) and 501 (c)(6) tax exemption

CEPA/Education/Events

DEADLINE: 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 preparing the reports sooner rather than closer to the due date
• Click here for the events Annual Report requirements
• Reports may be emailed individually or as one package to mchampion@camft.org

Tip: 5 Best Practices for Creating and Sharing Post-Event Surveys

• Define clear objectives
• Keep the survey short and focused.
• Use simple and clear language.
• Time your survey distribution
• Analyze and act on the feedback
• Read more in the Playbook/Section VII/General Articles

Invitation: Interested in joining 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

Tip: Need more Chapter revenue, but do not have time to plan an event?

• Sign up for the 2026 Chapter L&E Revenue Share program. 
• 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 
  • A planning guide will be available to chapters upon sign-up 

2026 Presentations: 2026 CAMFT Presentations offered to Chapters

• 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

Membership/Marketing

Deadline: 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 preparing the reports sooner rather than closer to the due date
• Click here for the membership Annual Report requirements
• Reports may be emailed individually or as one package to mchampion@camft.org

Tip: Why Is Association/Chapter Membership Valuable?

• Associations/Chapters may not hold as much clout with younger professionals as they have in the past, but they still hold a lot of value
• It may just be a question of communicating the benefits.
• Read more in the Playbook Section VI (a)

Sponsorships

Tip: Find More Money for Your Chapter in Print and Digital from Sponsors

• Sponsored content is a fantastic way to increase a Chapter’s revenue stream
• The key is to make sure that the company that is advertising in your newsletter, e-blasts, or on your website creates content that is informative or helpful to your members
• The right type of content plays a huge role in driving member engagement, which, in turn, generates ad revenue.
• Be sure to personalize content to your members, and you’ll add value to the recipients and to the sponsor of the content.
• E-Newsletters offer the unique opportunity to share specific insights and details with your sponsors and advertisers. The ability to share metrics like opens, reach, and clicks provides your sponsors with a clearer understanding of the return on their investment in your association.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

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 preparing the reports sooner rather than closer to the due date
• 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

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 and February newsletters listed reasons 1-6 (Click on the Archived newsletters on the navigation bar on the left).

Reason 7: 
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.

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 preparing the reports sooner rather than closer to the due date
• 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

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 and February newsletters listed reasons 1-6 (Click on the Archived newsletters on the navigation bar on the left).

Reason 7: 
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.

Technology/Website/Social Media

Tip: How to Protect Your Computer While Using Public Wi-Fi

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

Archived Newsletters