ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q1-2026

FBINAA.ORG | Q1 2026

CHAPTER CONFERENCE PARTNERSHIP Success

TIM GATELY, NA SESSION 261

Regional collaboration has become an essential strategy for FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA) Chapters seeking to deliver high-quality training amid rising costs and limited volunteer capacity. This article examines the 2024 WA-MT-ID Chapter Northwest Training Conference , a joint effort between the Washington and Montana-Idaho Chapters, which demon strated how shared resources, coordinated planning, and a unified vision can create a scalable, financially sustainable model for future chapter events. The conference delivered contemporary training, strength ened professional networks, and generated positive financial outcomes, offering a replicable framework for chapters facing similar challenges.

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