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2019 CFMA National Conference - The Valley of the Sun Chapter
Racked up the Awards...Definitely Deserving!
June 1-5, Las
Vegas, Nevada
We are proud to announce that the Valley of the Sun Chapter
have been named the "CFMA Chapter of the Year" for those chapters
with over 125 members. Jennifer Hopper accepted the award for our
chapter at the opening session at the National Convention. The chapter award
comes as a result of our individual dedication and joint efforts with CFMA at
both the local and national levels. Thank you to everyone for helping make
this award possible.
Congratulations also to:
Valley of the Sun
- Chapter of the Year Award
 
Dave James, CCIFP
- Danny B. Parrish Award
  
Marj Weber, CCIFP
-
ICCIFP Vision and
Leadership Award
 
Dave Miller,
CCIFP - Best Tweeter Award
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