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April 9, 2019. Welcome to CFMA’s Chapter Presidents’ Orientation. Introductions. More Than 8,600 Members Strong!. 8,600 CFMA members Largest membership in CFMA’s history 98 chapters in the US and Canada. CFMA’s Strategic Plan. Strategic vs. Operational Boards. Strategic Planning.
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April 9, 2019 Welcome to CFMA’sChapter Presidents’Orientation
More Than 8,600 Members Strong! • 8,600 CFMA members • Largest membership in CFMA’s history • 98 chapters in the US and Canada
Strategic Planning • When is the last time your chapter held a strategic planning session? • Did you know that CFMA offers FREE chapter strategic planning sessions? • Facilitated by experienced CFMA HQ staff to help guide decision making and planning • Customized agenda
Chapter Bylaws • Does everyone on your board have a copy of your bylaws? • Review bylaws once a year • Are you operating as stated in your bylaws? • Terms of office • Nominations/elections • Size of board • General/Associate ratio of board members • Re-write your bylaws • Include date
Chapter Committees • Each chapter should have at least a Program Committee and a Membership Committee • Committee structure • Chair could be on the board • Committee members should not be board members • Board should not be doing the committee work • Sample committee descriptions are available
Succession • Does your chapter have a succession plan? • Does your chapter have a handoff policy to the next Chapter President? • Documented procedures • Document sharing (Dropbox, OneDrive)
Chapter Benchmarking • Annual online submission • Excel worksheet available to track information • 5 tiers based upon chapter size • Chapter of the Year • Awards given at CFMA’s Annual Conference& Exhibition • Benchmarking data shared with allchapters
STAR Program STAR Program Support Training And Resourcesfor your chapter
STAR Program • $3,000 annual chapter subsidy • Funds in reserve for 3 years • To be eligible for STAR Program funds a chapter must submit: • Annual Chapter Affiliation Agreement • Signed agreement • Balance sheet • Proof of latest tax filing • Chapter Benchmarking Data
STAR Program • During the 2019-20 fiscal year, the $3,000 STAR Program funds may be used for the following: • Chapter Administrative Services expenses • Chapter Marketing expenses (tradeshow expenses, brochures, ads, promotional materials, etc.) • Chapter Educational session expenses (instructor, facility, workbooks, etc.) – includes Suicide Prevention summits An educational session outside of a regular chapter meeting offering more CPE than a chapter meeting and longer in length than a chapter meeting • CFMA Speaker Program and CFMA Education Programs • Chapter Strategic Planning expenses(facilitator, facility, food & beverage, etc.)
Resources for Hiring a Chapter Administrator • Available on the STAR Program page • Sample list of job duties • Sample RFP • Sample contract
Suicide Prevention • Visit preventconstructionsuicide.com for event information, resources and more • Chapter Suicide Prevention Summits are eligible for STAR Program reimbursement
CFMA Chapter Classroom Courses(Price per attendee – STAR Program Eligible)
Future Classroom Course Offering(Free to Chapters) Suicide Prevention Integration Training • Part 1: Awareness • Part 2: Action Starting in July, this FREE 2-part program will be available to present according to your Chapter’s needs, one or both 2-hour modules
Chapter Classroom Courses • It is easier than ever to offer your Chapter members • one of 14 Education courses from CFMA. • CFMA provides: • detailed instructor material available with slides, spreadsheets, andtalking points in digital format; • workbooks (need 2-3 weeks to order and ship); • flyers and e-blast promotion to Chapters and surrounding areas; • electronic access to CPE credits and evaluations; • great opportunity to build your membership, network, and refresh your professional skills
CFMA Speaker Program AnirbanBasu Economic Updates Customized Per Region & Industry Classification James Benham Construction Technology How Drones, Sensors & Integrated Apps are Rewriting All the Rules Who Are Your Allies? The Big Cloud, Local Data Threats and Managing Risk Sally Spencer-Thomas Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Mental Health Promotion & Suicide Prevention: Breaking the Silence & Create a Caring Culture Charlie Kimmel Recruitment & Retention Employee Recruitment & Retention – A Unique Perspective Four of the industry’s top speakers are ready to present at chapter events and Regional Conferences and, through CFMA, these Speaker Program services are offered at a discount.(STAR Program Fund Eligible)
Chapter CPE Credit Assistance • Electronic CPE Credit Delivery For Local Chapter Programs • Services Provided: • Review of All NASBA Requirements • Instructional CPE Credit E-mail to All Attendees the Day of Your Event! • Online Session Setup and Evaluations • Online Repository for Electronic CPE Certificates
Chapter Social Learning • Recorded Webinars Available for Chapter Programming • Present one of CFMA’s Monthly Webinars at your chapter and include an hour of Social Learning. • Benefits: • FREE to Chapters & Easy to Setup • Includes Top Level Speakers • Eligible for CPE Credits • Optional Social Learning Experience • Popular Webinars to Consider • 2019 Economic Outlook • Davis Bacon Ins & Outs – Prevailing Wage Compliance • Fraud & Embezzlement: Lessons from the Trenches
CFMA presents The CFM Challenge(This new Learning Game is STAR Program Eligible!)
Chapter Connection Program • Each chapter is paired with 2 members of CFMA’s Executive Committee and other chapter leaders • Quarterly group calls • An officer from each chapter should attend each call • Share concerns, challenges, and successes • Communication of important events, resources, and ideas • First call in May
Chapter Summit • Saturday, June 1 from 8:00am-2:00pm • Each chapter should attend • Opportunity to meet your peers from chapters across the country • Hear from volunteers, just like you, facing similar challenges and how they are addressing them • Open forum time to discuss the topics that are most important to you in your role as a chapter leader • Meet and interact with the HQ staff dedicated to serving your chapter’s needs
CFMA at Spring Creek • Each chapter can send an officer FREE of charge! • No cost for registration • Travel expenses will be reimbursed (roundtrip coach airfare, airport parking, transportation to/from airport) • October 12-15 or October 16-19 • CIVANA Carefree in Carefree, AZ
Membership Renewal & Recruitment • Chapter dues collected by CFMA HQ • Renewals • CFMA HQ efforts • The chapter’s role • Recruitment • Marketing collateral available from HQ • Prospect list
Chapter Membership List • Go to CFMA.org and login • Click ‘Update my Account’ • Choose ‘Admin Tools’ from the menu
Comdata Affinity Program • Revenue for your chapter • Be sure chapter members whose companies use Comdata let them know they are a member of your chapter. • Chapter speaker on electronic payment processing
Chapter Websites • If someone went to your website would they know your chapter is active? • Is your homepage up to date? • Are upcoming events listed? • Events will also appear on CFMA’s homepage • Is your officer listing current? • This is not automatically updated by CFMA • Are you directing members and potential members to your website?
Chapter Websites • Let CFMA HQ know who your chapter’s website administrators should be, your website administrators should: • Add and manage chapter events • Ensure a PayPal account is set up if the chapter will accept online payments. • Make necessary updates. • CFMA staff can help with challenging updates • Website training can be provided if needed • Website admin FAQ
Social Media • Marketing your chapter • Toolkit • Upcoming webinar on Social Media for Your Chapter
Chapter Showcases • Chapter event to be shared at CFMA’s Annual Conference & Exhibition in June • Submissions were due on March 31 • 12-20 Photos • Write-up of the event • Each Showcase will be about 90 seconds • Share via Dropbox – cwasner@cfma.org
CFMA Principal Partner Resources • Welcome Letters from Viewpoint Construction Software and BKD CPAs and Advisors, LLP • Sample speaking topics: • Enterprise risk for contractors • Succession and exit planning for business owners • Selecting the right ERP system • Cybersecurity in industry
Regional Conference Support • Regional Conference Support from CFMA’s Principal Partners • $3,000 in support from Viewpoint and $3,000 in support from BKD • Chapter Summit • E-blasts to all members in the area • Graphic design support
CFMA Logo Usage • Logo usage guidelines
Promoting Certification • Chapter Champion • Study group • CCIFP Overview course
CFMA Store • Collection of CFMA logo items • Apparel • Bags & Coolers • Drinkware • Golf Items • Office Items • Table Covers/Runners • Additional items can be ordered either through the CFMA vendor or a local vendor. • Items with the CFMA logo can be used as chapter marketing and are eligible for STAR Program reimbursement • www.proforma.com/cfma
Resources for your Chapter • Chapter toolkit withgeneral CFMA informationand best practices • Sample meeting topics • E-blasts to surroundingchapters • CFMA Headquarters facilitated strategic planning sessions • Graphics services for meeting notices and flyers
CFMA Officer/Staff Visits to Chapters • Strategic planning • Meet with your board • Speaker for your chapter meeting • Celebrate a milestone anniversary • Attend a special event
How can CFMA Help Your Chapter? • Strategic planning • Surveys • Marketing material • Copies of CFMA Building Profits • E-blasts to surrounding chapters • Meeting topics
Michelle D. Eastman, CCIFP Final thoughts from the Chairman
Questions?Use the chat feature and we’ll answer them promptly in the order in which they were received.