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Energizing Volunteer Groups - CAS2010

Fourth Transcultural Thematic Issue

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Chapter Activities Session 2006 – Revisited

The year 2006 saw a new format for the annual chapter activities sessions that are held during the annual WFS conferences – specifically, a participatory format designed to ensure session ownership among the chapters.  A departure from lecture formats and unfocused discussion, “CAS2006,” organized by FUTUREtakes, showcased three vibrant chapters (the South Korea Chapter, the Venezuela Chapter, and the Northern California, USA Chapter) and laid the groundwork for meaningful follow-on action. 

Several challenges that various chapters are facing were identified and discussed at CAS2006 and in the subsequent e-mail dialog:

1.       Enhancing chapter stature and recognition

2.       Obtaining funding, including corporate sponsorship and tax-deductible grants (recognizing that applicable tax laws vary from nation to nation)