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North America (AMER) Chapter Development Committee

About

The AMER Regional CDC is the subcommittee responsible for supporting and supervising CMT Association chapters and communities throughout the Americas. This group works directly with local leaders in the United States, Canada, and Latin America to foster growth, engagement, and a strong sense of community across the region. The Americas region is the historical home of our Association, founded in New York City in the early 1970s. While the US remains our largest membership base, significant growth has occurred in Canada and Latin America, particularly Brazil and Mexico, creating a vibrant and diverse community for this committee to support.

Mission

The AMER Chapter Development Committee (CDC) provides strategic leadership and direct support for the CMT Association’s extensive network of member communities across North and South America, the historical home of our organization. Our mission is to foster professional engagement and community growth by supporting local Chapter Chairs and ensuring all regional programming aligns with the global standards of the CMT Association. We value community, professionalism, and regional connectivity. We focus on continuous volunteer development and targeted member recruitment strategies to maintain a strong sense of community, ensuring that all members in the Americas have a consistent, high-quality forum for market knowledge sharing and career advancement.

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Core Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and direct support for the extensive network of communities across the Americas.

Foster professional engagement and community growth.

Support local Chapter Chairs and continuously develop volunteers.

Maintain a strong sense of community in the historical home of the Association.

Ensure a consistent, high-quality forum for market knowledge sharing and career advancement.

Call to Service

Understanding Groups and Gigs

What is a Group?

A Group is an ongoing, strategic body of volunteers who collaborate on a defined mission over an extended period. Groups have formal governance, defined membership, and regular meeting cadences. Joining a group means becoming part of a team committed to driving long-term impact within CMT.

What is a Gig?

A Gig is a short-term, tactical assignment with a clear deliverable and timeline. Gigs are ideal for volunteers who want to contribute their expertise to a specific task without a long-term commitment. They are time-boxed and goal-oriented.

(How to Join This Group)

Group
Ideal Candidate
Eligible CMT Journey Stages

Min: Active Professional Member; Preferred: Active Charter Holder

Key Competencies

Regional stakeholder mgmt; program design

Suggested Career Age & TA Depth

7+ years experience; 4+ years TA

What You'll Do Core Activities

Support and supervise chapters and local leaders.

Ensure all regional programming aligns with global CMT Association standards.

Focus on continuous volunteer development and targeted member recruitment strategies.

Deliver technical talks and educational opportunities (regional programs).

Track engagement and growth metrics in the region.

Time Commitment
Recommended Time Commitment & Cadence
3–6 hrs/month; monthly syncs; quarterly reporting
At least quarterly, or as needed.
Member Appointment & Term
BYLAWS §8.02(E): The members of the committee shall be appointed by the committee chair with the approval of the Board to serve for a term of one (1) year or such longer period as the Board may determine, provided that no individual shall serve as a member of a committee (including anytime as committee chair) for more than four (4) consecutive years.
Gigs

Available short-term assignments will be listed here.