Page 7 - Branch Leader Guide

Table of Contents
Part I - Introduction to CMTA Branches ............................................................................ 9
What Are CMTA Branches? ........................................................................................... 9
Leader Requirements ...................................................................................................... 9
Part II - Starting a CMTA Branch: The Basics ................................................................ 11
Materials Box ................................................................................................................ 11
Choose a Venue ............................................................................................................ 11
Set a Date and Time ...................................................................................................... 11
Frequency and Duration ................................................................................................ 11
Signs .............................................................................................................................. 12
Publicity ........................................................................................................................ 12
First Meeting ................................................................................................................. 12
Member Involvement: Share the Workload ................................................................. 13
Promoting Participation ................................................................................................ 13
Call Your Members ................................................................................................ 13
Appoint a Co-Leader.............................................................................................. 14
Reach Out to the Community ................................................................................. 14
Keep Members’ Information Current ...................................................................... 14
Greet New Members.............................................................................................. 14
Ceremony – Keep Them Coming Back .................................................................. 15
Organize Informal Group Meetings and Outings .................................................... 16
Serve Refreshments .............................................................................................. 16
Know CMTA Sponsors and Cultivate Others ......................................................... 17
Contact Information Sheet (www.cmtausa.org/leader-toolbox) .............................. 17
Professional Resource List .................................................................................... 18
Guidelines and Tips for Conducting Meetings ............................................................. 18
Ideas for Speakers and Presenters ................................................................................. 19
Meeting Follow-Up ....................................................................................................... 10
Facilitate Connections: The Spinning Wheel ............................................................... 18
The Art of Fundraising ................................................................................................. 18
Why Is Fundraising Important? .............................................................................. 18
Leader Giving ........................................................................................................ 19
Participant Giving .................................................................................................. 19
Fundraising Events ................................................................................................ 19
Leader Commitment: One Fundraiser per Year ..................................................... 20
All-Star Events ....................................................................................................... 20
“Easy as Pie” Fundraising ...................................................................................... 21
Other Business .............................................................................................................. 22
CMTA Membership ................................................................................................ 22
Why is Membership Important? ............................................................................. 22
How Do I Join? ...................................................................................................... 22
Expenses ............................................................................................................... 23
Bi-monthly Conference Calls ................................................................................. 23
September Is CMT Awareness Month ................................................................... 23
STAR (Strategy to Accelerate Research) ............................................................... 24
Part III: The CMTA Website ............................................................................................ 25
Registering on the CMTA Website: (www.cmtausa.org) ......................................... 25