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All formal organizations,
regardless of size, must have formal lines of authority.
This chain of command is most visible when the organization
is put to a test of either resources or results to achieve a
goal.
Chapters are no exception. In
order to focus effort toward a common goal, all participants
in the organization need to know where they fit into the
group and what they’re expected to achieve while
participating. Unlike a formal business, a chapter is a
social entity and has no immediate profit orientation. It is
therefore more difficult to maintain because it depends
solely on the efforts of volunteers. Chapter Registrations must be
received by the National Headquarters by December 31st of
every year. Some Regions typically submit on behalf of
the chapters in their Region, and expect States/Provinces to submit
Registration payments on behalf of the chapters in their
State/Province 30 days ahead of the December 31st deadline, on or
before December 1st. The Registrations help the
National Office keep track of Chapters, and the funds are
used to provide services to members. Ask what is done
in your State/Province and Region, and make sure you make the
deadlines.
A fun, functioning chapter is a
sight and feeling to behold. The members are excited and
full of ideas and self-motivated direction. When you come in
contact with such a chapter, you can actually feel the
energy. The 4 parts of the Chapter
Olympics that deal with Administration are:
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