Welcome Letter
Welcome to CAJPA’s leadership! On behalf of the CAJPA Board of Directors, committee members and staff, I want to thank you for your willingness to be part of California’s voice for risk sharing pools. CAJPA was founded in 1981, when the pooling concept for insurance purposes was still relatively new and fairly obscure. Not wanting to venture alone in unchartered waters, CAJPA was formed to meet the need for communication and cooperation among the newly formed JPAs. CAJPA has always taken challenges head-on and provides its members with essential member benefits and advocacy unique to California’s risk sharing pools. For the last 39 years, CAJPA has provided its members with up-to-date professional development opportunities, an accreditation program requiring the highest of standards, impactful advocacy at both the Capitol and with state regulators; as well as a family-like culture where professionals share knowledge and support one another. As a member of CAJPA’s Board of Directors, you will be playing a part in the future of the organization, providing input and making vital decisions on how to best serve our members. Regardless if you are one of the nine elected board members or one of the committee chairs, you will find a strong unity of purpose on the CAJPA Board. Currently, the Board of Directors meets virtually each month. We have an annual multi-day strategic planning session as well. Directors are encouraged to attend as many CAJPA events as possible. CAJPA is managed by an association management company, Smith Moore & Associates, with its headquarters located in downtown Sacramento, California. We have included a staff roster with roles and responsibilities to assist you. If you ever need assistance or have questions, please feel free to reach out to staff. CAJPA’s legislative advocate is Faith Lane Borges with California Advocates. Again, thank you for your service to CAJPA and its members. We look forward to working with you. Most sincerely,
Catherine Smith Catherine Smith Executive Director
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2022 CAJPA ON-BOARDING MANUAL
