Chapter Leader E-Newsletter May 2026

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

Tip: The 7 Hidden Beliefs That Hold Even Top Leaders Back

• I need to be involved.
• I need it done now.
• I know I’m right.
• I can’t make a mistake.
• If I can do it, so can you.
• I can’t say no.
• I don’t belong here.
• These self-talk mantras aren’t character flaws. They’re old success strategies. When you can identify the belief you’re leading from, you regain choice. Awareness is the first step to unblocking.
• Read more in the Playbook/Section IV (b) Articles

Tip: Why Does My Association Have Low Engagement?

• Misaligned Offerings
• Low Benefits Awareness
• Inaccessible Offerings
• 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

Tip: Board Meeting Agenda and Minute Templates

• Feel free to use the templates provided in the Playbook/Section IV (c)

Tip: When can a Board meeting move into a closed session?

• A Chapter board meeting can move into a closed (executive) session when sensitive or confidential matters need to be discussed.
• While practices can vary by organization and bylaws, common situations include:
  • Personnel Matters (Hiring, evaluation, discipline, or terminations)
  • Legal Issues (Consultation with legal counsel, Risk management matters)
  • Confidential or Sensitive Information (Member or client issues/Complaints or investigations)
  • Contract Negotiations (Vendor or partnership negotiations)
  • Board-Specific Matters (Board performance or internal conflicts/Succession planning)
• Best Practices
  • Ensure closed sessions are allowed by your Chapter’s bylaws or policies  
  • Clearly state the reason for entering closed session in the minutes
  • Limit attendance to only those who need to be present
  • Keep confidential minutes or a general summary (without sensitive details)
  • Document any final decisions or votes in the regular meeting minutes

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: 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

Tip: May presenters receive CEs for presenting?

• Per the BBS: Presenters can receive CEs for the workshops they facilitate, but only one time during their licensing renewal. To go into a bit more detail, if they offer the same course 20 times, they can still receive credit only once. If they offer several different courses, they can receive CE credit, but only up to 18 hours during their licensing renewal.
• Per the BBS: § 1887.3. Continuing Education Course Requirements and Credit for Specified Activities:
  (e) If a licensee teaches a course provided by a board-accepted provider, the licensee may claim credit for the course, receiving the same number of hours of continuing education credit as a licensee who attended the course. The licensee may claim the course only once during a single renewal period. A maximum of 18 hours of continuing education may be met by teaching courses during a single renewal period.>
• Playbook/Section X

Tip: It is not too late to sign up for the in-Person State of the Profession presentations

• 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

Invitation: Interested in joining the CEPA or EventsListserv?

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

Membership/Marketing

Tip: Need content for your newsletters?

• Feel free to re-post articles from the CAMFT newsletter
• The newsletters can be accessed here
• To ensure credit is given, include: Originally published by CAMFT on [Date] with a link back to the original article. 

Tip: Why Does My Association Have Low Engagement?

• Misaligned Offerings
• Low Benefits Awareness
• Inaccessible Offerings
• Read more in the Playbook/ Section VI (b)

Reminder: Chapter members need to be a CAMFT member first

• Yes, before anyone can join a chapter, they need to be a CAMFT member first

CAMFT Resource Quarterly Add/Drop Membership Reports

• CAMFT provides chapters with quarterly reports of dropped and current CAMFT members in their catchment area. Complete contact information is provided.
• Chapters are encouraged to utilize these reports in their membership recruitment and marketing efforts.  Please note: these lists are not for personal use
• The reports were emailed to Chapters on May 5. 
• If you have not received the reports yet or need to be added to the recipient list, please get in touch with mchampion@camft.org
• To verify whether your chapter member is a member of CAMFT, log in to www.camft.org / My Dashboard. On the left navigation bar, scroll all the way down to “Membership Directory”

Sponsorships

Tip: Invite the CAMFT Annual Conference Sponsors to get involved in your Chapter

• Click here to view the list of sponsors and exhibitors
• Share with them the benefits of sponsoring one of your Chapter events
• Benefits may include: enhanced brand visibility, increased credibility, direct access to your members, improved brand image, networking opportunities, and the ability to showcase expertise directly to potential customers

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Tip: DEI Nonprofit Strategies: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Understanding DEI in Nonprofit Organizations
• Opportunities and Challenges
• Diverse Perspectives in DEI Nonprofit Initiatives
• 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

Tip: Pre-Licensed Newsletters

• Click here to view the archived Pre-Licensed newsletters

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 - April newsletters listed reasons 1-7 (Click on the Archived newsletters on the navigation bar on the left).

Reason 9:

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. 

Technology/Website/Social Media

Tip: Cybercriminals also target smaller associations/companies

• Why? Because they assume that these organizations have fewer defenses in place to prevent cyberattacks
• Remember these tips to stay safe (courtesy of KnowBe4):
  • Never share your password with anyone. Additionally, use complex passwords and different ones for each of your online accounts or services.
  • Look for red flags in emails, such as a sense of urgency or a request for sensitive information. Carefully check the domain of the sender’s email address and remember that any domain can be spoofed.
  • Don’t click on links or open email attachments if you don’t know who sent them, why you received them, or what they contain.
• When you’re in doubt, follow your Chapter’s process for reporting suspicious emails. If you’re not sure how to report the email, discuss with your Board.

Archived Newsletters

January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
April 2026