Maximize Your Chapter’s 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:

• 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.

• 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 ethics topics that will help members succeed.

• 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 Society’s most important local delivery channel to “insuring our members’ success.” Chapters are encouraged to consider adopting the suggested chapter model.