The Chapter had 397 members at that time. Recognizing that the students of today are the future of our organization, the Chapter has established Student Affiliate Groups with local colleges including American International College, Holyoke Community College, Our Lady of the Elms, Western New England College and Westfield State College. The Chapter instituted and intercollegiate competition with the Past Presidents Trophy awarded to the first place Student Affiliate Group. The Chapter has won national recognition on several occasions with a top 25 finish in the National Points Competition. The Chapter offers a number of services to its membership.
None is more important than the information contained in The Bottom Line .
It wasn't until 1975 that this name was actually created and has remained ever since. The Chapter was also one of the first in the country to offer a locally-based, instructor led CMA Review Program . In 1972 the Chapter established an annual Legislative Update conducted at our February Technical Meeting and in 1995, the Chapter held its first full day seminar on Sales and Use Taxation. This Chapter has enjoyed a rich history, and it is with much excitement that we look forward to the future. In 2000, William Harmon became President becoming the first son of a former Springfield Chapter President, Austin R. Harmon, to also serve as Chapter President.