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Wow! I’m Chapter President

Wow! I’m Chapter President. Now what do I do?. CAROCP Constitution and By-Laws. Chapters Chapters are formed to promote membership and the purpose of the CAROCP Association. Chapters should have a Chapter Constitution and By-Laws or follow the State Association’s.

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Wow! I’m Chapter President

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  1. Wow! I’m Chapter President Now what do I do?

  2. CAROCP Constitution and By-Laws • Chapters • Chapters are formed to promote membership and the purpose of the CAROCP Association. • Chapters should have a Chapter Constitution and By-Laws or follow the State Association’s. • Chapters must have a list of Chapter Officers • President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Membership Chair, etc. • Chapter Officers must be paid members of CAROCP

  3. CAROCP Constitution and By-laws, continued • Chapters • Chapter should calendar meetings and planned activities for the year. • At least two functions designed to promote the purpose of the Association, which may include in-service activities. • Chapter shall be entitled to elect a representative to the State Board for a one-year term commencing July 1. Your voice and vote counts!

  4. Local Responsibilities • As Chapter President • Conduct chapter board meetings • Communicate important legislation • Plan and implement local chapter activities • Classified/Certificated staff development • Business/Industry Tours • Student/Instructor scholarships • Mini Grants • Promote CAROCP membership • Serve as a liaison to other education/civic groups.

  5. State Responsibilities • As Chapter president • Attend all State CAROCP Board meetings (late September in Northern California, November in Rancho Mirage, January in Ontario, March in Sacramento, and June in San Diego) • Attend Chapter Presidents/Membership committee meeting • Prepare and submit chapter reports for inclusion in the Board minutes • Forward state e-mails to chapter board and members • Be familiar with current legislation and hot topics

  6. CAROCP Websitewww.carocp.org • Everything you ever wanted to know about ROP is just a click away…. • Calendar of events for the organization • Curriculum Resources • Matrix of ROP courses offered all over California • Contact information for ROPs

  7. Membership • Types of membership • Individual: Classified non-management, teacher, counselor and management personnel • Institutional: Fee based on ROP’s ADA • Business: Businesses, apprenticeship sponsors, private post-secondary and other agencies*. Must be renewed annually. This is a great opportunity for your business and industry partners, advisory committee members, and other community organizations to show their support for what you do at NO COST to them! • Business Associate: Individual from a business • Retired: Persons who have retired may join the Association (one time membership fee) *Membership Fees are waived

  8. Membership • Dues • Annual membership dues are determined by the Association (CAROCP) Board • Provides funding for the CAROCP Legislative Advocates to carry the message of ROP and its importance to state legislators. Your voice is heard at the Capital! • Privileges • Right to Vote • Hold elective office or appointed position in the CAROCP organization

  9. Chapter Membership Rebates • Chapters in good standing are eligible for a rebate of: • 20% of all individual Association dues collected yearly from chapter (July 1-June 30) • 15% of institutional dues collected • Rebate payments: • Paid in two installments • Chapter officers must be paid members • Chapter sponsored at least two functions during the previous year. • At least 50 paid members

  10. Who do I ask if I have questions about being a Chapter President? • If you need assistance in your role as Chapter President, please contact: • Pati Carroll, Chapter President Representative to the CAROCP Board for 2011-2012. pcarroll@southeastrop.org (562) 860-1927

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