Chapter FAQs Answers
Q: I have a comment/question/idea about my chapter. Who do I call?
A: Your chapter executive director/secretary.
(For the San Angelo Chapter, contact the president.) You
can find contact information on your chapter’s Web
page, accessible via a link in this section. Or, you can
email rledbetter@tscpa.net and your message will be forwarded.
Q: I’m interested in getting more involved with my chapter. Where should I start?
A: A great place to start is
one of your chapter’s networking events. If it’s
the first time you’ve attended, let the people at
the registration table know. Ask them to point out someone
who can provide more information about your chapter and
upcoming activities.
Q: Who is on my chapter board?
A: A list of officers is on
most chapters’ Web sites and is often included in
chapter newsletters. It is also included in the TSCPA
Leadership Directory.
Q: How do I become part of a chapter board?
A: First, serve at the committee
level. Then, call your chapter president or executive
director/secretary to learn more about the chapter’s
nominations process. Most chapters develop their slate
in the fall for election by members in January but some
follow an earlier timetable. (Service begins concurrent
with election of state-level officers at the TSCPA Annual
Meeting of Members in June.)
Q: How do I find out when my chapter is meeting?
A: On most chapters’ Web
sites there is a calendar listing their events.
Q: How do I register for a chapter event?
A: Check your chapter's Web
site for information.
Q: Can I register onsite?
A: While we realize that you
can’t always plan in advance, it may not always
be possible to accept walk-in registrations. Depending
on physical space and course material availability, this
just may not be an option. The onsite program administrator
will be able to provide you with the latest registration
information. We do ask that you register well in advance
whenever possible.
Q: Can I bring a guest with me to an event?
A: Contact your chapter executive
director/secretary and ask whether it is appropriate to
bring a guest to the event you have in mind. Be sure to
indicate whether the individual is a member and, if not,
whether he or she is a CPA. If there is a fee to attend,
your nonmember guest most likely would not receive the
member discount.
Q: I've moved. How can I change my chapter membership? How
can I update my contact information?
A: E-mail
the TSCPA Member Services Department or phone 800-428-0272,
ext. 260, to have your chapter membership moved. You can also click here to update your information via the TSCPA Web site. Include both your company and home
information. We're happy to take care of these administrative
changes for you.
Q: Do I need to log in to browse chapter events on this site?
A: No, but you may need to log
in at your chapter’s Web site to register online.
Q: What if the weather turns bad the day of a chapter activity?
A: While chapters rarely cancel
programs, extreme weather conditions may make cancellations
unavoidable. Our primary concern is the safety of the
people involved. As you know, here in Texas inclement
weather can strike quickly. If you have any questions
about whether an activity or event will be held, contact
your chapter executive director/secretary or president.
Q: I’m a vegetarian. Can you accommodate me?
A: If you have a specific dietary
need (vegan, kosher, etc.), please contact your chapter
executive director/secretary well in advance of the event
so that arrangements with the event facility can be made
if possible. To ensure you receive the proper meal, please
check in at the registration table when you arrive and
explain your prearrangement.
Q: How should I dress for a chapter meeting?
A: Recommended dress code for
most chapter events is business casual. Exceptions to
this rule of thumb are golf tournaments, picnics, or any
more relaxed social event, where more casual dress is
appropriate, and dinner meetings, when business attire
is appropriate.
For your comfort, we suggest dressing in layers to accommodate
typical variations in meeting room temperatures –
some of which can feel downright extreme.