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Academy is a customized program for Chapter Leaders to strengthen chapter operations, increase member engagement, and elevate member services.

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Elevate Your Chapter Leadership

 

What Do You Want to Accomplish in Your Year of Chapter Leadership? 

Bring your ambitions and your chapter’s goals for 2026 to the Chapter Academy and gain invaluable support from your peers. Whether you're looking to boost member engagement or streamline chapter operations, this academy is designed to help you succeed. 

Chapter leaders have shared their biggest challenges with us: getting members to show up and volunteer and managing chapter operations with less friction and more enjoyment. If this resonates with you, then investing your time in our 4-month learning journey, The Chapter Academy, is a must. 

In Tucson Experience: 

 Personalized 1-on-1 Sessions: Gain tailored insights from fellow leaders to address your unique challenges. 

 Collaborative Problem-Solving: Participate in multiple rounds of small-group discussions to find solutions to common issues. 

 Idea Incubators: Get inspired by real chapter stories shared by your peers, sparking new ideas for your chapter. 

 Chapter Brag Wall: Showcase your successes and inspire others with your achievements. 

 Network Expansion: Connect with experts in chapter management and leadership, broadening your professional network. 

 Peer-Led Sessions: Learn from success stories and best practices shared by fellow chapter leaders. 

 Team Building and Recharging: Enjoy activities designed to help you unwind and connect with other leaders. 

 Cross-Track Leadership Development: Participate in joint sessions with emerging and seasoned leaders from all three leadership tracks. While the Chapter Academy focuses on volunteer leadership within the association and profession, these shared experiences also deliver powerful insights into workplace leadership — giving you a well-rounded foundation to lead effectively in any setting.

Registration Opens
October 8, 2025

$0
First Chapter Leader

$1,165
2nd Chapter Leader

Registration and Hotel are free for the first registrant.  Travel costs are at the expense of the participant

Contact Hours
30


Peggy M. Hoffman, FASAE, CAE
Facilitator 
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Academy Structure

This Academy includes a combination of the in-person event and multiple virtual sessions, providing a comprehensive learning experience: 

  • In-Person Sessions in Tuscon: Participate in immersive in-person sessions, including the Summit's morning keynote sessions. 

  • Virtual Sessions: Engage in four virtual sessions to maintain momentum and continue learning between in-person meetings. 

Schedule

Pre and Post Leadership Summit webinars
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

  • February 5

  • March 12

  • April 19

  • May 7

  • June 4

In Person at Leadership Summit