Patron Chapter of ASFMRA has actively contributed to ASFMRA by meeting all of the following ten criteria:
Good Standing: Chapter is in 'good standing'. Good standing means the following:
- Your Chapter has a mission statement
- Your Chapter has adopted and/or incorporated the new ASFMRA logo (Copy of letterhead, website logo, etc)
- Ninety percent of non-Student members are current with Ethics and continuing education credit requirements as of October 1, the start of the next fiscal year.
Net Growth: Chapter has demonstrated net growth in membership (excluding student members) during the current fiscal year (October 1 through September 30).
Professional Advancement: Chapter has developed a program to aid members' professional advancement. These are separate from hosted Continuing Education or Qualifying Education classes, but might include:
- Volunteer phone tree outreach program to non-accredited members outing path to designation
- Mentorship program for newest/young members
- Internships or job postings on regular communications to membership
- Scholarship programs for those seeking accreditation.
Meetings: Chapter conducts a membership annual meeting, tour, or social gathering, plus conducts at least one continuing Education or Qualifying Education offering from October 1 to September 20.
- List at least one Continuing or Qualifying Education course offered specifically by Chapter during the current fiscal year.
- List at least one Annual Meeting, tour, and/or social gathering for member during the current fiscal year.
Young Professionals Network Group: Chapter has a Young Professionals Network (YPN) group that meets at least once per year and strives to proves educational or membership-based presentations.
- List at least one event specifically hosted by Chapter's Young Professionals Network (YPN) group during the current fiscal year. Examples can be found in the Chapter Toolkit
Leaders: Chapter has a broad base of membership serving as its Chapter Leaders and has filled, at minimum, the following positions:
- President
- Vice President
- Membership Chair
- YPN Committee Chair
- Education/Program Committee Chair
Membership Advisory Group: Chapter had one or more assigned delegates attend a Membership Advisory Group meeting during the current fiscal year (October 1 through September 30).
- Submit a list of attendees.
Chapter Leaders Day: Chapter had one or more assigned delegates attended a Chapter Leaders Day in either the prior or current year.
- Submit a list of attendees.
College/University Engagement: Must demonstrate proactive efforts by the Chapters to engage with local colleges or universities to promote the Society and/or the professions it represents.
- College Career Fairs
- Class visits arranged by Chapters with one or more professors.
- Hosted tailgates or other networking events
- Promotion of internship opportunities through school graduates office(s).
- Provide list of these events
Philanthropy: Monetary contributions or auction donations must be made on behalf of the Chapter to support the ASFMRA Annual conference, Education Week, or Education Foundation.
- Provide a list of sponsored events.