CFMA VOS Chapter Updates
July 1, 2015
Chapter of the Year!
Valley of the Sun is the Best!

 
Community Service Committee with some of the Back to School drive donations.
At this year's National Conference in Chicago, the Valley of the Sun Chapter received the award for Chapter of the Year!  Following our June lunch, where our members surpassed all expectations, donating over $600 in cash and gift cards, in addition to a car load of backpacks, school supplies and uniforms to UMom's Back to School drive, it's really no surprise that we truly are the Best Under the Sun! 

Amazing members, combined with long- term chapter leaders like this year's Joe Quigley Memorial Award Winner, Dave James, and Debra Hahn Memorial Award Winner, Marj Weber, are what make the Valley of the Sun Chapter a truly remarkable group to be a part of. 

With all of the VoS accomplishments it's really no surprise that our chapter won this "Triple Crown" of CFMA awards this year! 
  
Community Service
Volunteer for Back to School Night!
  
After the incredible outpouring of support and generosity with the Back to School Drive donations in June, we can hardly wait to see all of the kids' smiling faces when they get their supplies!  Tuesday, July 14th, from 5 - 7 pm is the Back to School Night event at UMom.  Our chapter will be teaming up with a group from McCarthy to run a game booth to keep the kids entertained!
 
 
E-mail Lisa Sullivan or Michelle Walker to sign up or for more information!  Also, mark your calendars for the upcoming community service events:  UMom Walk for Homeless Families on Saturday, September 26th, and St. Mary's Food Bank on Friday, November 6th.

Take Me Out to the Ballpark
Annual D-Backs Social Outing

Bring your families and join your VoS friends for a Friday night at Chase Field!  Friday, July 24th, we will descend on the All You Can Eat Section to watch the D-Backs beat up on the Milwaukee Brewers. 

 

Register early to be sure there is a seat (and a hot dog) for you!  Tickets are $32 each and include All You Can Eat hot dogs, chips, popcorn, and soda (sorry, beer is extra!). 
Regional Conference
 
The inaugural Southwest Regional Conference is shaping up to be an excellent opportunity for education and networking.  Join other members from Valley of the Sun, Albuquerque, Orange County, and San Diego Chapters in Long Beach, September 13 - 15. Take advantage of this easy-travel destination and impressive presenters!  Find more information and get registered  on the conference website!
Get your CCIFP On!
 
This year's CCIFP Overview and Exam dates have been set!  Take advantage of this local opportunity to grow your knowledge and obtain this prestigious certification.  The Overview will be held on Wednesday, September 2nd, at FNF Construction's office; and the Exam will take place on Saturday, October 24th, at DPR Construction's office.  Watch your e-mail for complete information and to register soon.

 

The Chapter is once again supporting it's members financially in obtaining their CCIFP certification.  Any member who participates in the Overview and then sits for the exam will be reimbursed for the cost of the Overview ($150).  Any member who then passes the exam will receive a reimbursement of $350 toward the cost of the exam.
Get Your Golf On!
Presented by Title Sponsor CBIZ-Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.   
                                  
Thanks to our title sponsor - CBIZ MHM
Save the date for the 25th Anniversary CFMA Golf Tournament - scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - at the Orange Tree Golf Club - 7:30 am scramble start.  Sponsorships available - contact Dave Miller  for more information - or visit the website !
July Lunch
Don't take the summer off of CFMA!
  
Yes - our program committee has made sure that those of us still in town for the lovely month of July have something to do on the third Thursday of the month!  Join us to learn about Building Relationships - Thursday, June 16th - at the Doubletree.  Online reservations can be made here.
Contact:
Glenda Whitten, CFMA VOS Administrator
 PO Box 7703, Phoenix, AZ  85011
 cfma-admin@cox.net , fax 602-279-4070
CFMA VOS Website