Your Chapter's News In One Place February 2026 3 Keys to Successful Chapter Membership Renewal Learn three key activities associations do for successful membership renewals, according to the 2025 Marketing General’s (MGI) Membership Marketing Benchmarking Survey. Member Management   Winning The Season: How Your Chapter Board Can Learn From The Super Bowl Learn how the roles of a championship Super Bowl team can be applied to association chapters. Member Engagement   Automatic Membership Renewals: Chapter Game Changers Learn how adding an automatic membership renewal option to your association chapter benefits can increase membership and decrease the stress on your volunteers. Membership Renewals   Smart Tips 2025 Taxes U.S.-based organizations are likely preparing to file their 2025 taxes. StaarChapter makes this easy by placing all necessary documents in your Customer Account Area, including StarChapter’s W-9 form and detailed receipts for all payments made to your account. StarPay merchants will receive a 1099 through U.S.-mail from WorldPay by 1/31/26. Learn More Board Training Our On Demand Resources We know the life of a chapter leader can be hectic, so we’ve put together these great resources for you to access when it’s most convenient for you. Be sure to share with your fellow board members. View Board Trainings   Website of the Month Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association The Illinois Mortgage Bankers Association (IMBA) has stood as the state's premier mortgage banking trade association comprised of companies and institutions. IMBA’s mission is to provide information, educational resources and effective advocacy to help its members be profitable, ethical and prepared for future challenges. They joined StarChapter in 2019 and recently redesigned to our M Series 01 Layout. View Website   What's New Managing Local Membership Managing local membership looks different for every chapter. To allow organizations to offer membership in a variety of ways, StarChapter includes several configuration settings to optimize setup. These settings can control who can access which dues rates and/or which member groups individuals are assigned to. Reviewing these settings regularly, and anytime updates are made, ensures that StarChapter can automatically support your chapter’s processes. If the process isn’t running smoothly, review the following resources or reach out to our Support Team for guidance. Learn More Referrals Program Refer And Earn Help introduce StarChapter to other chapters and we’ll reward you with a $100 gift card! Refer Now   About StarChapter StarChapter is a member-friendly association software company serving local chapters of professional and trade associations in the United States and Canada. StarChapter’s mission is to help local leaders grow their chapter’s attendance, membership, and revenue. The software combines event registration, membership management, email marketing, mobile friendly website layouts, eCommerce, and web services. Board members have access to StarChapter Advisors, online support, 24/7 ticket administrators, phone support, and ongoing board training webinars. StarChapter continually provides resources to help local leaders succeed with chapter management insights. About FullSteam Fullsteam, StarChapter’s parent company, is leading the evolution of Payments and Software. The seamless integration of modern payments technologies coupled with world-class SAAS software provides businesses across many industries with the essential resources – including a collaborative ecosystem, strategic investment, and operational support – to fuel sustained growth and success. Follow Us On Social 1-866-775-3205 info@starchapter.com