Virtual 'ZZ' Chapter

(ZZ 01) updated January 2026

The Virtual ZZ Chapter is a chapter option for members that either do not have a local chapter affiliate or cannot find a chapter they chose to join.

It is mandatory for EAPA Members to join a local chapter.  If none is selected, or if a chapter dissolves without a chapter reassignment, EAPA members will be designated to the Virtual ZZ Chapter.

Current members: Click here to access your chapters' group page

CHAPTER INFORMATION:

Geographical area served:
Global

Permanent Chapter Contact Information:
EAPA Membership and Association Services, Debbie Mori, d.mori@eapassn.org

Meeting location:
Virtual online

Chapter meeting dates/times:
Varies - check the events calendar and emails

Why should I attend?
Chapter meetings are a great way to deepen understanding on topics, make professional contacts, network, discover new resources, and develop new skills.

Chapter program:
A segment of each meeting is dedicated to the introduction of members and non-members. We encourage all attendees to make announcements about upcoming events, news related to the field, and job opportunities. After announcements, an educational training is presented.

Continuing education:
ZZ Chapter meetings will primarily provide continuing education and professional development.

Cost to Attend Meetings:
FREE for Current EAPA Virtual/ZZ Chapter Members (includes those affiliated with an EAPA Organizational Membership)
$50 - Non-Members

Register for all ZZ Chapter meetings at eapassn.org/events!

Upcoming Meetings:

Thursday, January 29th, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Noon Eastern Time (United States)

Presenter: Paul Fried, Founder and CEO, I Made the Arrangements

Topic: Family Protection Beyond Benefits: How End-of-Life Planning Reduces Stress, Crisis, and Chaos

End-of-life planning is rarely viewed as a form of family protection, yet the absence of a plan is one of the leading contributors to emotional distress, workplace disruption, and prolonged crisis for employees and their families. This presentation reframes end-of-life planning as a proactive, preventative tool that supports employee well-being, reduces stress during critical life events, and helps families navigate loss with clarity instead of chaos. Attendees will learn how accessible, human-centered planning can complement EAP services, strengthen family resilience, and provide meaningful support long before a crisis occurs.

Paul Fried is the Founder and CEO of I Made the Arrangements, a human-centered end-of-life planning platform focused on family protection and clarity during life’s most difficult transitions. A longtime entrepreneur and former builder, Paul brings a practical planning mindset to a topic most people avoid, reframing end-of-life planning as an act of love and responsibility rather than fear. He is also trained as an end-of-life doula, experience that deeply shaped the platform’s compassionate, accessible approach. Paul speaks nationally on how proactive planning can reduce stress, conflict, and emotional burden for families and the workplaces that support them.

Register for all ZZ Chapter meetings at eapassn.org/events!

CHAPTER OFFICERS:

EAPA Board President
Daryl Joseph 

EAPA Membership & Association Services
Debbie Mori - d.mori@eapassn.org
 

Please request any changes to chapter page information, officers, events, chapter documents and/or links by emailing Debbie Mori, EAPA Membership & Association Services Director, at d.mori@eapassn.org