b'STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITYTHROUGH MEANINGFULPARTNER ENGAGEMENTHAPPY NEW YEAR FROM EVERYTHING PARTNERSHIP!CCMs theme, All Voices, Onevalue they bring to our Chapter Community in Motion, we want toand its individuals.share a perspective that severalIntentional communication of our Partners communicatedstrengthens these relationships throughout the year. Many saidand ensures they remain a they reached out to support avaluable part of the programs club and followed up after initialand opportunities we create as a BY SARAH ANSELMO conversations but werent sureChapter. PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR where things stood because they THE GOLDEN STATE CHAPTERdidnt receive a response evenLindsay and I will continue putting OF CMAA though there was a stated need.our hearts into supporting these Our Partners fully understandrelationships and creating new everyone is juggling demandingopportunities for our Partners We are excited for the year aheadschedules, board priorities, andto connect with you and your and grateful for the strength ofclub responsibilities, which takeclub. Your involvement is an our partnerships in 2025. Ourprecedence. Still, a brief update,important part of this. Even small Partners played an importanteven if the answer is no or notinteractionsan introduction, role in elevating our events andright now, goes a long way. Ita quick reply, a simple updateeducation programming, alonghelps them understand wherehelp our Partners feel welcome with supporting you and yourthey can be most supportive andand supported. Together, we can club with thoughtful products,keeps the connection active.make sure these relationships services, and expertise. TheirOver time, a disconnect can leadstay strong and meaningful for continued investment remains asome Partners to step back oreveryone.cornerstone of TGSCs success. Wechoose not to renew, not due to are so pleased that our partnersa lack of interest, but because genuinely want to be partnersthey feel unsure of their role in with you and not simply vendors. the community. Staying engaged, As we move through 2026,even briefly, helps them remain guided by President Beth Hunter,connected and confident in the 28 JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2026VOLUME 17 | NUMBER 6'