Chapter Chat will take place on Tuesday, August 21 at 2:00 PM CT. We will discuss how to build a better board and topics including how to conduct a call for volunteers, how to create a slate, and succession planning.

Chapter Chat is a platform that allows us to directly engage with other volunteer leaders throughout the country. We encourage chapter leaders to participate and share their experiences, challenges, and best practices during this time, as each of us can benefit from these discussions.

Chapter Chat - Building a Better Board
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT

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All rebate requirements are now past due. The following items were to be submitted by July 15. If your chapter has not submitted these items in order to receive the rebate, please do so as soon as possible.

• Officers entered in chapter portal for future volunteer year (June 1 - May 31). (Officers must be entered each year regardless of length of term.) For directions on how to add current officers, click here. here.
• Fall Meeting Date entered in chapter portal
• 990 filed and E-receipt submitted
• Bi-Annual Chapter Report
• Finance Committee established (consists of a minimum, two board members and two non-board members)

Summer is always a busy time. Vacations, family reunions, children's activities, or simply finding time to relax and enjoy the season keeps us busy all summer long. In addition to our personal commitments, we also have our jobs and dedicate time to keep up with continuing education and expanding our professional network. With limited availability, your chapter may want to consider hosting small, micro-meetings or events throughout the state. This allows members to continue networking and stay engaged throughout times when a full day meeting is not always possible. Consider hosting meetings and events in areas where there is a higher concentration of members or convenient such as:

Roundtables
Roundtables are quick, easy way to exchange information and ideas and can take place over breakfast or lunch. Give members the chance to focus on one topic and share their experiences based on the topic. For example, Association Forum often holds lunch-and-learns, where members bring their lunch to a designated meeting space/venue and discuss various topics related to association management.

Speed networking
Like speed dating, every member spends a couple of minutes getting to know each other, or discussing a specific topic allowing everyone the opportunity to meet or speak with one another. Have members discuss a recent achievement, whether it was personal or professional, or some initiatives they would like to see the chapter implement (take notes!). This exercise could be used as an ice-breaker at chapter meetings as well.

Evening Events
Like roundtables, consider networking with other members over a casual dinner or drinks. While this can be a more social or relaxed atmosphere, remember to keep members focused on topics related to the industry. An evening event may be more convenient for members as well.

Remember to invite industry partners, colleagues, administrators, non-members and students so they can get a ‘taste’ of your ANFP chapter.

Chapter Chat will take place on Tuesday, June 19 at 2:00 PM CT. We will be conducting a new chapter leader orientation/training for all those that are new to chapter leadership or for those that need a refresher.

Chapter Chat is a platform that allows us to directly engage with other volunteer leaders throughout the country. We encourage chapter leaders to participate and share their experiences, challenges, and best practices during this time, as each of us can benefit from these discussions.

Chapter Chat - Chapter Board Member Orientation/Training
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT

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ANFP ACE 2018 was a wonderful way to kick-off the new volunteer year! Thank you to those who attended the meeting in Orlando! We hope many more will be able to join us in St. Louis, MO next year from June 20-23, 2019. Below are just a few highlights from the meeting.

Chapter Awards

Congratulations to our many chapters that received awards! Chapters were recognized for their hard work at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Saturday, June 2. Awards included Communications, Government Affairs, Membership, and the State Chapter Award. Additionally, the 10 Diamond Award nominees (Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wyoming) and the top three finalists were (Iowa, Minnesota, and North Carolina) were announced.

Diamond Award

The Honors Gala was a wonderful evening where many members were honored for their contributions and achievements. One of the honorees included the North Carolina ANFP chapter and President Omar Humes, CDM, CFPP, as the recipient of the prestigious Diamond Award. Congratulations to all our award recipients! For a full list of our award recipients and to learn more about the ANFP Awards, please click HERE.

Chapter Best Practices

Chapter Best Practices took place on Saturday, June 2, with a packed room of volunteer leaders. Over lunch, each roundtable presenter shared one of their chapter's most successful initiatives and best practices. Topics discussed were related to communication with technology, advocating for the credential, the ROOTS initiative, a chapter mentoring program, and combined chapter meetings. It led to a very engaging discussion among those that attended. Chapter volunteers and leaders left the session inspired and full of unique ideas to bring back to their chapters. For those who attended, keep the conversation going and share what you learned on the Chapter Volunteer Leaders Forum!

Networking Opportunities

Perhaps one of the greatest benefits of attending ACE is the networking. ACE offers an unparalleled opportunity to network among CDMs, volunteer leaders, vendors, and industry experts. The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, Opening Reception, Chapter Best Practices, and Honors Gala allowed attendees to relax, chat, and network with other members that they may have not had the opportunity to meet, had they not attended ACE.

Thank you again to all who attended. We hope the education and networking opportunities prove to be invaluable during the year. We hope you will be able to join us in St. Louis in 2019 along with other chapter members that were not able to attend this year.