CWG Chapter Report and Update

Review of how to form a CWG Chapter, setting up meetings and working with the CWG Chapter Committee to get started and on-going support.  

Local Chapters – Extending the reach of the CWG to the local level (Don C. or someone else)

a.       Why –

i.      Increase involvement

ii.     Share information more broadly

 b.      What –

i.      Local peer review and information sharing

ii.      Develop Career opportunities/Network

2.       The Local Chapter Experience – West Michigan USA  (Kevin and Steve)

a.      Getting Started
b.      Review of meetings to date
c.      Challenges
d.      Direction

3.       Local Chapters – Next Steps (Don C. or someone else)

a.       When -

i.      Now
ii.      Etc.

b.      How –

i.     Commit to starting a group
ii.      Look to the CWG for assistance
iii.     Meeting in Heron for members interested in starting a group in their area.