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2019-2020
OUTSTANDING CHAPTER AWARDS By Rhonda Ledbetter, TXCPA Volunteer and Governance Specialist
To inspire chapters in their continuing work to elevate member service, TXCPA bestows Outstanding Chapter Awards to the small and medium-sized chapters. Selection is made by a group of past presidents from chapters of all sizes who understand the work involved in successfully leading volunteers. Here are a few highlights about the chapters honored for the 2019-2020 year.
Outstanding Small Chapter
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San Angelo President: Jacklyn Ochoa, CPA
o help develop the next generation of CPAs, TXCPA San Angelo put an emphasis on interaction with students at their local university. As a new project, they hosted their first-ever CPA2B Boot Camp at Angelo State University, attended by 47 students and 17 CPA chapter members. They involved department of accounting faculty in planning the event and encouraging students to register. The chapter provided two panels of CPA speakers: one representing business and industry and one from public accounting. A key accounting faculty member moderated the panel discussions, engaging students in the conversation. The chapter obtained sponsorships from area CPAs for the event. Door
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prizes were given to students who attended. TXCPA San Angelo’s outreach to students also included presentation of three $1,000 scholarships. Its collaboration with Howard College was continued, providing 16 CPE hours for members attending qualified seminars focused on issues and best practices while volunteering or working with nonprofit organizations. Forty hours were available in chapter-hosted seminars. In addition, five free hours were provided at chapter meetings. One of their outstanding achievements was a high number of attendees at chapter meetings and seminars. Also, members were engaged with the organization in a variety of ways. The chapter gave $2,000 to DESK (Donate Educational Supplies for Kids), coordinating its donation with the day of San Angelo Gives – an event when community members are encouraged to give to various nonprofit organizations in the area.
