State leaders can add a new chapter or update an existing chapter name using the Chapter Profile tool in CONNECT.
After making the change in CONNECT, remember to update any third-party systems your state uses. Changes made in CONNECT may not automatically update those systems.
If Your State Uses Blue Panda
If you use Blue Panda for conference management, take these additional steps:
Changing a Chapter Name
Chapter name changes in CONNECT do not automatically sync to Blue Panda.
After updating the chapter name in CONNECT:
- Go to User Management > Groups in Blue Panda.
- Find the appropriate chapter.
- Update the Group name to match the new chapter name in CONNECT.
Adding a New Chapter
New chapters created in CONNECT do not automatically create a Group in Blue Panda.
After creating the chapter in CONNECT:
- Create a new Group in Blue Panda User Management.
- Enter the chapter's CONNECT Chapter ID when setting up the Group.
- Once the Group is connected to the CONNECT Chapter ID, CONNECT data can sync to that Group.
Quick Reminder
When adding or renaming a chapter:
- Make the change in CONNECT > Chapter Profile.
- Review any third-party systems your state uses.
- If using Blue Panda, update or create the appropriate Group in User Management.
This extra step helps keep chapter information consistent between CONNECT and your state's conference management system.