Surveying the Membership Define your target area so that it is large enough to support the desired activity, but small enough that participation is possible. Groups vary a lot from location to location. It is critical to successful planning not to put forth a lot of energy organizing events that the membership is not interested in. On your survey when you ask about their interest in attending workshops you may want to ask about topics of interest, day and time that is best, and their willingness to present. It would greatly benefit your group to consider getting CEU providership status through your state board of social workers.
Regulations vary from location to location.
One of the many benefits of being able to offer your meetings for CEUs includes being able to charge for the workshops and therefore build your chapter's budget. At least initially, workshop presenters can be recruited from the membership. Other potential speakers could include social work faculty and well known social workers in your community. Offer a small honorarium and get a press release out to your local paper. This will help motivate people to consider this professional development opportunity.