Chapter Resources Index

CMAA Regional Chapter Resources

At the 2009 CMAA National Conference & Trade Show, six chapters were recognized during the Awards Luncheon. Please congratulate your colleagues on achieving this well-deserved recognition!

2008-2009 Chapter of the Year and Award of Excellence Recipients
Chapter of the Year (Population Division III-200 to 400 members): San Diego Chapter
Chapter of the Year (Population Division II-100 to 200 members): Arizona Chapter
Excellence in Student Focus: South Atlantic Chapter
Excellence in Membership Development: New England Chapter
Excellence in Owner Involvement: Colorado Chapter
Excellence in Professional Development: Northern California Chapter

INDEX TO RESOURCE INFORMATION
As a chapter leader, information is often your best resource. CMAA provides materials on administering your chapter through important tips and tools needed to successfully run your chapter. The information is updated and added to often in order to enhance its value to you. Recognizing the importance of its chapters and the need to provide them with more immediate and direct assistance, the regional chapter relations manager position is another valuable resource offered to you. As a chapter leader, if there is something you and your chapter need to succeed, contact Martha Montague (336-492-6028).

This index serves as the link to the various materials and information available to the chapters. When clicking on the headings, you will be taken to the page containing the information you seek.

A. Chapter Leadership Information Kit
      CMAA National Information (including Anti-Trust Policy, Code of Professional Ethics, Board of Directors Roster, Committee Chair Roster, Staff List)
      Directory of Chapter Presidents
      Chapter Governance (including Officer's Agreement Form, Officer Roles & Responsiblities, Nominating Procedures)
      Chapter Information (including Annual Report and Chapter of the Year Forms, Dashboard Tool, Affiliation Agreement, Standard Chapter Bylaws, Administrative
                                       Manual, Honorary Owner Membership Form)

B. Calendar of Important Administrative Dates and Deadlines (updated 7 June 2010)

C. Meetings and Communiques
      National Meetings and Conferences
      Chapter Leadership Meetings and Minutes
      Chapter Communiques and Minutes

D. Chapter Insurance Information
      Event Cancellation
      General Liability
      Directors & Officers
      Special Events
      Participant Release Form

E. Financial Procedures
     Sample Financial Forms (including Samples of Receipt and Invoice)
     Online Credit Card Payment
     Federal and State Tax Information (including Chapter EIN Number List, IRS Website Link, UBIT Information, State Tax Exemption Information)
     Assorted Tax Forms (including W-9, 1099-MISC)
     QuickBooks from CMAA
     Use of CMAA Foundation (including Foundation Activity Form)

F. Chapter Web Page Assistance

G. Member Recruitment
     Refer A Friend
     Membership Categories
     Recruitment Materials (including sample letters, brochures, applications for corporate and owner, large and mid-size corporate Main Contacts)
     Student Recruitment
     Honorary Owner Membership
     Trial Owner Membership-Chapter Sponsored
     Chapter Membership Committee and Chapter Administrator's Role (including Training PowerPoint Presentation)
     Allied Organizations

H. Best Practices for Regional Chapters
     Membership Program Plans-As of June 2010 (briefings done by chapters to CMAA Membership Commitee)
     Chapter Visitation Program
     Officer Transistion and Job Descriptions
     Programming at Chapter Meetings
     Alliance Between CMAA Chapters and SAME Posts
     Reckless Antitrust Conduct
     Paid Staff Guidelines

I. CMIT and Mentor Programs

J. Professional Development
     CMAA University
     Standards of Practice Course
     AIA Continuing Education Credit
     Standards of Practice Online Certificate Courses

K. CMAA Advertisements and Logos

L. CM Certification and Logos

M. CMAA Foundation Scholarship Program (including Foundation Scholarship Application)