From the desk of Dale Carlton, CRS, 2015 president
Last year, the CRS Board of Directors approved a new plan to reorganize the structure of our chapter organization. Since then weve been working hard to lay the foundation for an organization that enables all CRS members to get involved.
The new structure will provide a supportive community for CRS members and a voice for the designation. Each state or region will have a network of members who, with support from the Council, will coordinate local activities such as education, networking, mentoring, public awareness and outreach. Every member will have more opportunities to participate, network and volunteer.
This change eliminates the need for chapter dues, requiring only one CRS annual membership dues payment. This single payment will include all your CRS member benefits as well as access to your state/local affiliation.
Each state CRS will include a forum to enable members to communicate with their peers online and a single calendar to help members choose how and where they would like to connect.
I have taken advantage of the many opportunities CRS has offered since I earned my CRS Designation in 2005.
I am proud to say I am a CRS and I know my involvement has taken my career to a higher level. As your 2015 CRS President, I am confident that this restructuring will result in a host of positive changes for our members by increasing member benefits, simplifying the member experience and encouraging stronger connections.
