Your Chapter's News in One Place October 2021 5 Association Chapter COVID-19 Trends Staying and Going Many association chapters that adjusted their programming during the COVID-19 pandemic are seeing if these adjustments still give members what they need. Here are three association chapter program trends we believe will continue, and two that may not. Member Engagement   Should You Waive Your Association Chapter’s 2021-2022 Membership Dues? If your membership stuck with you while you canceled everything or continued to do what you’d been doing pre-pandemic, consider waiving 2021-2022 membership dues for existing members, to say thank you and give them a reason to stick around. Member Finances   5 Association Chapters with Strong Virtual Presence Several association chapters stand out when it comes to their engagement best practices during the COVID-19 pandemic; we’ve gathered five of them here. Maybe some of what they’re doing would work well for your chapter. Virtual Engagement   What's New Sales Tax Updates Sales tax laws related to software and services are changing in many states and territories around the United States. While this will not affect all StarChapter customers, your organization may be affected based on your location and your organizations's tax exempt status. Tax rates vary by state and services. Tax-exempt organizations will have the opportunity to upload documentation of their tax-exempt status before this change goes into effect on December 1, 2021. Please stay tuned for further information. 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 Georgia Association of Professional Process Servers (GAPPS) The Georgia Association of Professional Process Servers (GAPPS) is committed to promoting relations between the process serving profession, the legal community and the general public; to promote the legislative interests of the process serving profession; and, to promote the continuing education of process servers in Georgia to insure a thorough understanding of Georgia law and procedure as it pertains to service of process. GAPPS recently launched their website with StarChapter in June of 2021 selecting the M Series 03 Layout. View Website 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. Follow Us on Social 1-866-775-3205 info@starchapter.com View in Browser