1:00 - 1:30 PM

Welcome & Networking Exercise
Kick off the Regional Leadership Seminar wih the HFTP Global President Anna McFarland, CPA, CFE, CHAE, CHTP. Get to know your industry colleagues and fellow HFTP members during this networking exercise.

1:30 - 2:45 PM

Legal Issues for Chapters
What risks does your chapter face? What protections should your chapter have in place to address these risks? Does your chapter have appropriate insurance protection, such as directors and officers liability insurance? Can your volunteers be sued? This interactive session discusses risks faced by chapters and suggests strategies for addressing risk.

2:45 - 3:15 PM

Chapter Marketing Initiatives
Learn new ways to boost your chapter membership with innovative marketing ideas. This session evaluates marketing ideas that help attract new members to your chapter and shows how to improve present membership retention, improving the overall growth of your local chapter.

3:15 - 3:45 PM

HFTP Update
HFTP is here for you! Learn all the benefits to being an HFTP member. This session explores everything HFTP has to offer you, including online education and networking tools. Also tour the brand new HFTP web site, including the brand new “Members Only” section.

3:45 - 4:00 PM

Closing/Annual Convention Preview
Get up-to-date with HFTP Global by learning the latest HFTP news and events updates, including an exclusive preview of the 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Nashville, Tenn in September 2008. Attendees will also have a chance to participate in a forum discussion with HFTP Global representatives.