Chapter Chatter Holiday Edition
In January we are going to have our first monthly “Chapter Leadership Huddle” via the Web – this will be done each month for a quick 20-minute session with a specific topic pertinent to strengthening the Chapter Leaders. Once the session is complete, the notes from the session will be loaded into a Chapter Leader QA&A Forum and sent out to the Chapter Leaders to allow the ideas to continue and provide a searchable database for others. These Leadership Huddles will be held on the third Tuesday of each month. Our first huddle will be held on January 20, 2014 from 4:10-4:30 EST with the topic of “Partnering”.
Our Chapter Spotlight this month is on the Northeast Chapter. The Chapter decided earlier this year to purchase padfolios with the AAA logo and Northeast Chapter name for all current and new members. The sending of these gifts lent itself to the introduction of a new Board of Directors and some focused meeting dates in 2014. The Chapter solicited feedback from their members and emphasized that the Chapter is about YOU (our members) and the resources should be those needed most. According to Chapter officers, the idea was well received and appreciated.
The 2015 Conference will be here before you know it and we are excited to announce program details at the Chapter Leader Breakfast about the “Chapter of the Year” Contest that will take place between July 2015 and May 2016. The winning Chapter will be announced at the 2016 Conference in Baltimore!
We will continue to work with our existing Chapters to support them, assist those who need a little TLC and work with those “who boldly go where no man/woman has gone” and want to start a NEW chapter! Thank you for your continued support and please email me with ideas, comments and suggestions as we work to improve Chapter Development, Support and Involvement in AAA!
REMINDER
Bookkeeping Support for Chapters
National is excited to provide bookkeeping services for chapters. No longer will chapters need to open/close checking accounts due to the transition of a treasurer. Instead, AAA accounting staff will pay chapter expenses and provide monthly statements. Chapter treasurers will continue to control the funds and review/report on all chapter finances. Funds for due rebates and registrations for chapter events will all be credited to chapter accounts. Several chapters are already using this service and enjoying the ease of this process. Our goal is to have all chapters transitioned to this bookkeeping service by the end of the year. Let National know if you have any questions. aaainfo@cpaadmin.org
Send Information
Please send pictures and ideas from your chapter. Publishing your chapter news will help other chapters from around the country add fresh approaches to their meetings. Email information to misty@gilliamcpapc.com.