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Maximize
Your Chapters Effectiveness through Good Organization
In 2002, the CPCU Society introduced a new chapter model
to allow for more flexibility in organizing your chapter. The Board of
Directors adopted the model recommendations after 2 years of surveys and
focus group meetings. We recommend the following model to all chapters:
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Long-standing
committees are discouraged. Chapters should decide each year the goals
and needs of membership. Use the CPCU Society Strategic Plan and the
Circle of Excellence Recognition Program to determine what help is
needed each year. Then organize task forces to complete the activities.
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Meeting frequency
should be flexible. Quality meetings are suggested as an alternative
to a certain number of meetings per year. Education should focus on
technical leadership development, and on helping members manage their
careers.
- Use of technology
is recommended by using the chapter web site and e-mail to market chapter
programs.
Many chapters have
adopted the model bylaws introduced in 2002, which permit flexibility
in leadership, accommodates candidate membership, and updates chapter
bylaws more in line with the CPCU Society bylaws. If your chapter has not
adopted these bylaws yet, request a template and procedures from the chapter
services department. For more information, e-mail Chapter Services Department or call (800) 932-CPCU.
The CPCU Society chapters
are the Societys most important local delivery channel to insuring
our members success. Chapters are encouraged to consider adopting
the suggested chapter model.
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