Chapters

DMAF’s charter and mission is….statewide. Core mission managed from Headquarters in Winter Park, FL but serves the entire state. It was informed w/ intention of having regional chapters. To best serve local and regional areas, chapter structure can best interpret DMAF’s overall mission in a way most appropriate for the specific mix of companies and interests in their regional context and to provide the local services most needed by the organizations they serve. Chapters also have an important role to play in achieving a balanced policy that fairly represents the interests of the entire state, by providing a value regional voice and perspective to the DMAF Board. In short, chapters give voice to local issues and communicate effectively the message of particular relevance to the regional constituency.

Chapter vs. Affiliates:

Affiliates are based on reciprocity…coalesce the efforts of the range of existing and emerging organizations with an interest in supporting the growth and development of DM, identification of common objectives and collaboration on priorities to help the industry.

Organizations that are formed with support from DMAF are recognized as “DMAF chapters.” Organizations already in existence, with a similar mission as DMAF are recognized as “DMAF Affiliates.” By the nature of its position, DMAF has a broader perspective and wider scope of activity than envisioned by regional chapters/affiliates. In the same regard, these regional chapters/affiliates have a more specialized perspective to offer on the grassroots level. Whether the organization is a regional chapter or an affiliate, it is envisioned that each group has a unique role to play in the world of digital media.

The purpose of the chapter/affiliate partnership is to enhance both the DMAF’s and its affiliated organizations’ capacity to build effective relationships within their respective communities with digital media professionals, students, educators, leaders from schools, legislators, businesses, media and other individuals dedicated to the process of improving and enhancing the Florida digital media industry. By working together and sharing resources, we strengthen all our efforts.

Requirements for Affiliation:

Chapter/affiliate organizations that are formed with support from DMAF are recognized as “DMAF chapters.” Organizations already in existence, with a similar mission as DMAF are recognized as “DMAF Affiliates.” (Chapter/affiliate must abide by the governing rules set out below.)  The DMAF Board of Directors shall act on all requests for initial affiliation.  The following guidelines describe the minimum requirements for affiliation with DMAF: