Wow Im Chapter President

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Wow! Im Chapter President

• Now what do I do?

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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 Associations.
• Chapters must have a list of Chapter Officers
• President, President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary,
  
• Membership Chair, etc.
• Chapter Officers must be paid members of CAROCP

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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!

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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.

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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

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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

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Membership

• Types of membership
• Individual Classified non-management, teacher,
  counselor and
• management personnel
• Institutional Fee based on ROPs 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)

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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

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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

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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
• Debra Mustain, Chapter President Representative
  to the CAROCP Board for 2008-2009
• dmustain_at_mail.lpvrop.org
• [phone], extension 251