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Setting them up for success can make all the difference and it should start with a thorough board of directors onboarding process.  \nAn onboarding plan helps new board members understand their roles and responsibilities, familiarizes them with your Chapter’s structure and operations, and ensures they have theresources needed to be successful in their roles.  \nWhile every chapter is different, there are some essential elements that should be included in every board member's onboarding plan. Here is a template outline design to assist you in planning your onboarding materials and help new members hit the ground running and make a meaningful impact on your Chapter from day one.  \nWelcome  \n• President’s welcome letter  \nGovernance  \n• Articles of Incorporation  \n• Chapter Bylaws  \n• Mission Statement and Goals  \n• Organizational Chart  \n• Board Member List  \n• Board Roles and Responsibilities  \no Fiduciary Duties of a Board Member  \no President  \no President Elect  \no Secretary  \no Chief Financial Officer  \no Clinical Director-at-Large  \no Pre-Licensed Director-at-Large  \n• Board Minutes (previous year)  \n• Committee Member List  \n• Committee Descriptions  \n• Task Forces  \n• Volunteer Projects  \n• Code of Ethics  \n• Code of Conduct  \n• Chapter Affiliation Agreement  \n• CAMFT liaison  \nChapter Policies  \n• Various    \nFinancial information  \n• Financial Policies  \n• How to read non-profit financial documents  \n• Budget  \n• Financial Report  \n• CGL and D&O Insurance declarations  \n• Board Reimbursement procedure  \nOther information  \n• Board Calendar  \n• Events Calendar  \n• Member Benefits  \n• Robert’s Rules of Order  \n• Annual Business Report  \nBoard Leadership Development/Resources from CAMFT  \n• Chapter Relations Manager  \n[o ](o  mchampion@camft.org)[ mchampion@camft.org](o  mchampion@camft.org) or Direct: 858-429-7508  \n• Chapter Leader Resources  \no  [https://www.camft.org/Membership/Chapters/Chapter-Leader-Resources](https://www.camft.org/Membership/Chapters/Chapter-Leader-Resources)  \n▪ Chapter Leadership Conference  \n▪ Chapter Playbook  \n▪ Chapter Leader e-newsletter  \n▪ Chapter Leader Listserv  \n▪ Chapter Leader Forum  \n• CE Presentations offered to Chapters  \no  [https://www.camft.org/Membership/Chapters/Chapter-Hosted-CAMFT-CE-Events](https://www.camft.org/Membership/Chapters/Chapter-Hosted-CAMFT-CE-Events)  \n• Chapter events e-blast  \no Submit events here  \n• Add/Drop Member reports  \no Provided quarterly to chapter liaisons assigned by the chapter  \n• Chapter Advisory Council  \no  [https://www.camft.org/committees](https://www.camft.org/committees)","cbCaigKjaPveGGIq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigKjaPveGGIq","pdf",156797,10,"English","# Welcome\n# Governance\n# Chapter Policies\n# Financial Information\n# Other Information\n# Board Leadership Development/Resources from CAMFT","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the board of directors onboarding process for chapter board members?\",\"answer\":\"It helps new board members understand roles and responsibilities, learn the chapter’s structure and operations, and ensures they have the resources needed to be successful from day one.\"},{\"question\":\"Which governance documents are included in the onboarding template?\",\"answer\":\"The template lists articles of incorporation, chapter bylaws, mission statement and goals, organizational chart, and board member and role listings, along with prior board minutes.\"},{\"question\":\"What financial topics does the template include for new board members?\",\"answer\":\"It includes financial policies, how to read nonprofit financial documents, budget, financial report, CGL and D\\u0026O insurance declarations, and the board reimbursement procedure.\"}]","Chapter Board of Directors Onboarding Orientation - Template - Board member onboarding plan outline | PDF"]