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Welcome! This section will introduce you to a wealth of information and tools to help you organize and manage your chapter with ease from the very start. Navigate the web pages on the left-hand menu and access downloadable forms, templates, sample pieces of communication, and more by clicking the items on the right. Links &...

The timing and structure of officer elections is left to each chapter to determine. Chapter 5 of the National Handbook offers some guidance for advisers about this. The key point for these elections is that they should always be based on democratic principles and be well supervised by the chapter adviser. While the term “election”...

These are points you should share with your students to help them get the most out of their membership. Consider downloading this infographic as a poster or flyer for members. You might also make a digital rendering to share on social media.

One way organizations accomplish their goals is through committees. For the Honor Society, the constitution establishes an executive committee to help run the chapter, with other committees that can be formed to carry out projects and activities. Your chapter will be more successful with a strong committee structure. There are three basic types of committees...

Committee chairs are leaders who are expected to: Put chapter goals into action and implement projects Research, discuss, recommend, act, evaluate, and report Brainstorm and present ideas Consider, choose, and do specific tasks Carry out assignments within deadlines Use team-building and group-management talents Work as part of a team, not just as the leader The...

Meetings offer an excellent opportunity to: build leadership skills conduct chapter business in an orderly manner discuss chapter activities, such as service project planning and conference attendance remind members of their responsibilities share information about programs offered through the national office You should always prepare a written agenda, distributed or made available prior to the...

Keeping an official record of what occurs at chapter meetings is one of the primary responsibilities of the secretary. The process of recording minutes can give this individual a deeper understanding of the issues faced by the chapter along with an ability to focus on what's important. Chapter meeting minutes also provide the chapter with...