The AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter is pleased to announce that our scholarship application for membership is now open to both new and returning members of our esteemed chapter. As part of our commitment to supporting your professional development, we are delighted to offer this opportunity for financial assistance.

To apply for the scholarship, please visit our website https://community.afpnet.org/afpsbv/scholarships/scholarships-chapter. You will find detailed instructions and the application form, which should be completed with all the necessary information. The application submission deadline is Wednesday, August 9th, so we encourage you to begin the process as soon as possible.

The scholarships are available to current and new members, with preference given to those seeking new membership to AFP. Depending on the funds available, AFPSBV will cover 100% of the cost of an annual AFP membership to new scholarship recipients. Those who previously have received a scholarship and have reapplied will have a portion of the cost covered for their annual AFP membership:

·   75% to those who received a past scholarship

·   50% to those who received two past scholarships

·   25% to those who received three past scholarships

Scholarship Applications will be reviewed and voted on at the September 7th Board meeting. Recipients will be notified shortly afterward.

If you have any questions or require further information regarding the scholarship application process, please do not hesitate to contact our scholarship committee at gpantoja@outlook.com or 661.406.7795. We are here to assist you every step of the way and help you navigate through the process.

We wish you the best of luck and look forward to receiving your applications.

Sincerely,

AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter Board of Directors

The AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties Chapter Board of Directors is pleased to announce that we are now receiving nominations for Chapter Directors and other leadership roles for 2024.

This is a very exciting time for our Chapter, and we are looking for leaders who will help guide and shape our work in the years ahead. You are invited to nominate a candidate and encouraged to nominate yourself by using the link below, along with a list of expectations of serving on the chapter board.

Should you have any questions whatsoever about the process, please don’t hesitate to contact Nominations Chair, Adrienne De Guevara. Thank you very much for considering building a solid leadership group for the AFP Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties chapter. We look forward to hearing from you—and we hope you will use this opportunity to make your voice heard.

Length of term:

• Directors shall serve one year terms, with the maximum of eight terms for a total of eight (8) years of maximum service.

Meetings and time commitment:

• The board of directors meets every month; the Executive Committee meets at the discretion of the President.
• Committees of the board meet an average of four times per year, pending their respective work agenda.

Expectations of board members:

• Attend and participate in board meetings on a regular basis, and chapter programs as able.
• Participate on a standing committee of the board, and serve on ad-hoc committees as necessary.
• Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by AFP's mission, objectives, and programs.
• Help communicate and promote AFP's mission and programs to the community.
• Become familiar with AFP's finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.
• Understand the policies and procedures of AFP.
• Financially support AFP in a manner commensurate with one's ability.

Nomination Deadline September 21, 2024.

Click on the button below to submit your nomination today.