Chapter Leaders Table of Contents

If you're a first-time volunteer leader or new to chapter leadership and need to know where to start, a great place to begin is with the information on annual planning. If you're a seasoned chapter volunteer and looking for specific resources or answers, view our list of frequently used items. Looking to start a chapter? Review the information we’ve provided on how to get started.

As a chapter officer, I need to:

• Complete my chapter's annual report 
• Schedule a conference call 
• Access email templates  
• Create an effective project plan 
• Manage member records 
• Find sponsors 
• Promote my chapter and/or my chapter’s event
• Review the ASPEN Chapter Graphic Standards
• Update my chapter's bylaws 
• Post questions, share documents, and start discussions in the Chapter Leaders Only Community in ASPENet (review the Getting Started section to learn how)
• Set up online registration with ASPEN for my chapter’s event (Please provide your chapter name, the event date, and pricing information) 

As a chapter officer, I need to learn more about:

• Tax-Exempt Status
• Tax-Exempt Status Revocation
• Starting a chapter
• Annual deadlines and responsibilities

Leadership  

• General administration
• Leadership development 
• Leadership styles 
• Mobilizing volunteers 
• Electing chapter officers 

Planning 

• Plan a chapter program or event
• ASPEN's Chapter CE Program  

Chapter Finances  

• Financial management (accounting)
• Securing funding through sponsorship or strategic partnerships  

Membership 

• Growing my chapter’s membership 
• Engaging current members 

Communications  

• Chapter Promotion 
• ASPEN Chapter Graphic Standards