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CCE Certification Program

CCE Certification Program. Session will cover. Who What Why When How. 2013-2014 CCE Commission. Raymond Burns, CCE, IOM , CCE Commission Chair and President & CEO, Rogers-Lowell (AR) Area Chamber of Commerce

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CCE Certification Program

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  1. CCE Certification Program

  2. Session will cover • Who • What • Why • When • How

  3. 2013-2014 CCE Commission • Raymond Burns, CCE, IOM, CCE Commission Chair and President & CEO, Rogers-Lowell (AR) Area Chamber of Commerce • Frank ‘Ben’ Haskew, CCE, CCE Commission Chair Elect, President & CEO, Greater Greenville (SC) Chamber of Commerce • L. John MacMartin, CCE, CCE Commission Past Chair and President, Minot Area (ND) Chamber of Commerce • Dan Colantone, CCE, President & CEO, Greater Akron (OH) Chamber • Kelly Hall, CCE,IOM, President & CEO, Longview (TX) Partnership

  4. 2013-2014 CCE Commission • Dave Hauser, CCE, IOM, President, Eugene (OR) Area Chamber of Commerce • Wil Pineau, CCE, CEO, Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce • Matthew Pivarnik, CCE, IOM, Executive Vice President, Tulsa (OK) Metro Chamber • Linda Rabe, CCE, IOM, President & CEO, Rapid City (SD) Area Chamber of Commerce • Kathy Tilque, CCE, IOM, President & CEO, Gilbert (AZ) Chamber of Commerce

  5. 2013-2014 CCE Commission • Mary Graham, CCE, Sr. Vice-President Public Policy/Regional Advancement, Charleston Metro (SC) Chamber of Commerce • Marianne Virgili, CCE, IOM, President & CEO, Glenwood Springs (CO) Chamber Resort Association • Robert L. Quick, CCE, President & CEO, Commerce Lexington (KY) Inc. • Shane A. Moody, CCE, IOM, President & CEO, Destin (FL) Area Chamber of Commerce • Robert S. McCoy, CCE, President, Eau Claire (WI) Area Chamber of Commerce

  6. Class of 2013 Certified Chamber Executives • Mita Bates, CCE President Ardmore (OK) Chamber of Commerce • Candace Boothby, CCE President & CEO Newnan-Coweta (GA) Chamber of Commerce • Deborah Bowie, CCE V.P., Chamber Development Gainesville (FL) Area Chamber of Commerce • Beth Bowman, CCE Chief Development Officer, Greater Irving-Las Colinas (TX) Chamber of Commerce • Jay Byers, CCE CEO Greater Des Moines (IA) Partnership • Doris Carson Williams, CCE President & CEO African American Chamber of Western Pennsylvania

  7. Class of 2013 Certified Chamber Executives • Ali Crain, CCE Executive Director Kentucky Chamber of Commerce • Jamie Gates, CCE Senior VP, Economic Development Conway (AR) Chamber & Development Corp. • Randy Gordon, CCE President & CEO Long Beach (CA) Area Chamber of Commerce • Chris Hardy, CCE President & CEO Albany (GA) Area Chamber of Commerce • RaDonna Hessel, CCE President & CEO Grapevine (TX) Chamber of Commerce • Jeffrey Hunt, CCE President & CEO Greater Spring Lake (NC) Chamber of Commerce

  8. Class of 2013 Certified Chamber Executives • T.J. Johnston, CCE Executive Vice President Conway (AR) Chamber & Development Corp • Justin McLaughlin, CCE Vice President, Economic Dev. Tulsa (OK) Metro Chamber of Commerce • Charlie Moore, CCE President & CEO McLean County (IL)Chamber of Commerce • Rex Richards, CCE President Valparaiso (IN) Chamber & Economic Development Corp. • Bob Rohrlack, CCE President & CEO Greater Tampa (FL) Chamber of Commerce • Jennifer Schmiel, CCE Senior V.P., Member Services Dallas (TX) Regional Chamber

  9. Class of 2013 Certified Chamber Executives • Dawn Sharpe-Brackett, CCE CEO East St. Tammany (LA) Chamber of Commerce • Allen Smith, CCE President & CEO Greater Greer (SC) Chamber of Commerce • Carlotta Ungaro, CCE President Morrisville (NC) Chamber of Commerce

  10. Who Qualifies? • Six years of senior-level management at a chamber • Minimum of 175 points on the application • Had a major role in development of the supporting documents submitted with application • Can provide 3 most recent years’ financial statements for chamber • Annual audit for chambers $500,000+ • Conduct an annual review by a certified financial firm • Conduct an audit every other year • At least 1 audited set for chambers under $500,000 • Conduct an annual review by a certified financial firm • Conduct an audit every three years • Currently employed in the chamber profession

  11. What is a CCE ? A CCE designation represents the highest achievement in the chamber management profession. • A mastery of the chamber profession Body of Knowledge • Commitment to the chamber profession • Dedication to managerial excellence • Leadership within the community and the chamber profession

  12. Body of Knowledge ACCE and experienced chamber professionals developed the Body of Knowledge for the chamber profession. • Establishes benchmarks for the chamber profession and serves as the foundation for ACCE's educational programs. • Outlines general job competencies and is updated, as necessary, to reflect current chamber profession practices. • It is understood that chamber professionals need not have expertise or direct responsibility in all of these areas yet should have a comprehensive understanding of how each component impacts the chamber. • By reviewing the Body of Knowledge and working towards comprehending and implementing these practices, chamber professionals will be empowered with the essential skills necessary to be successful in the profession. Document Link http://www.acce.org/cce/body-of-knowledge/

  13. Why Earn Your CCE ? • Test your own knowledge and skills • Elevate your personal and professional status • Membership in a peer group of those committed to chamber excellence • A visible mark of excellence in the chamber profession • Increase credibility with your peers, members, board and community • Advance your career and compensation • Raise the standards of the chamber profession

  14. When to Apply • When you meet the requirements • When you reach the point in your career that you are ready for this next step • When you are ready to commit one year to the CCE process • When your chamber has a 3-year cycle of financial review and audit Deadline for 2014 class is December 6th!

  15. The CCE Certification ProcessThe Purpose Designed to evaluate a candidate’s mastery of the four core areas in the chamber profession • Management • Planning & Development • Membership & Communication • Operations

  16. CCE Certification Process The Five Steps • Application • Essays • Oral Presentation • Interview • Exam

  17. CCE Certification Process The Five Steps Step One – The Application • Application • Supporting documentation • References • Notebook

  18. 2014 CCE Application

  19. Points Worksheet

  20. My ACCE 1 2 3

  21. My ACCE

  22. How you earn points • Education • Continuing Education • National conventions • Regional training • State meetings • Teleseminar • Institute

  23. CCE Application – Education Section

  24. CCE Application – Continuing Ed.

  25. How you earn points • Professional Contributions • Presenter or author • Leadership • Board officer for national or local committee • Board member for national or local committee • Awards • Awards or honors • Other designations

  26. CCE Application – Leadership

  27. Application: Supporting Documents • Financial statements for the most recent 3 years which include at least 1 year of audited statements • Annual budget – 2 most current years • Chamber Long Range Strategic Plan • Chamber Annual Business Plan or Program of Work • Chamber Annual Report • Chamber Staff Organization Chart • Personnel & Policy Manual • Position Description for your position • Resume for years in the chamber profession • 6 references – checked prior to interview process

  28. The Notebook • Five three-ring binder duplicate notebooks • Printed on-line application • ACCE Activity Report • Supporting Documents: begin now collecting this information!

  29. CCE Certification Process The Five Steps Step 2 - The Essays Purpose: to evaluate the candidate’s written communication skills • Topic is from the chamber profession Body of Knowledge and approved by CCE Commission • The two-page essay is evaluated by Commission & communication specialist • Second 1-page essay outlining your financial procedures to protect the board’s fiduciary responsibilities

  30. CCE Certification Process The Five Steps Step 3 - The Oral Presentation Purpose: To evaluate the candidate’s oral presentation skills • 10 minute formal presentation to a panel of CCE commissioners • Presentation on primary essay topic • PowerPoint & handouts

  31. CCE Certification Process The Five Steps Step 4 – Interview Purpose: To evaluate candidate’s mastery of career benchmarks identified in the chamber profession’s Body of Knowledge • Interview with CCE commissioners • Highlights your role as a leader in the chamber profession • Review of notebook materials (application/supporting documents) • Commitment to the chamber profession • Must pass to continue to the next step

  32. CCE Application Process The Five Steps Step 5 – Exam Purpose: Written exam to evaluate candidate’s in-depth knowledge of chamber operations as highlighted in the chamber profession Body of Knowledge. • On the chamber profession Body of Knowledge • Recommended Reading List “MUST READ” • Multiple choice & short answer • Taken at a local CCE’s chamber • Given 4 hours to complete • Must pass to receive the designation

  33. Are You READY?? • Resources: • CCE Commissioners • Class of 2013 • CCE Mentors: Do you have one? • ACCE staff: John Carlson Director, Professional Development jcarlson@acce.org 703.998.3536

  34. Thank You!

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