Introduction
The FIRST stop for anyone seeking answers to chapter-related
questions is The Council & Chapter Policy & Procedures Guide! Every
chapter president and most of the other chapter officers should have
a copy. You can access this document online or, if you'd like your own copy, by calling
the MOAA Member Service Center at 1-800-234-6622.
MOAA Councils and Chapters have had many successes in upgrading
their local programs, from recruiting initiatives to legislative
achievements.
The purpose of the Chapter Crossfeed area is to help Council and
Chapter officers share these great ideas with others seeking similar
results. You can read what others have done, or submit summaries of
your own successful initiatives.
These Real life success stories offer summaries of the problems
the Chapter faced in these four general areas, with specific actions
taken, results achieved, and individual points of contact willing to
provide additional advice on their experience.
- Chapter Management
- State Level Legislative Affairs
- Personal Affairs Programs
- Starting a New or "Satellite" Chapter
Chapter Management
This topic covers those aspects of chapter management that most directly affect the organizational effectiveness of the chapter. Subtopics for this area include: - Roles and Missions
- Recruiting and Retention
- Community Service Projects
- Developing Leaders
- Dues
- Incorporation
- Income Tax Exemption
- Scholarship Programs
- Liability Insurance
- ROTC/JROTC awards
State Level Legislative Affairs
This topic describes how to organize an effective legislative program in the chapter and includes examples of chapter legislative successes in their state. Subtopics for this area include: - Sources of information
- Organizing a “proactive” legislative program
- Building local coalitions
- Tax relief initiatives
- Veteran’s issues
- Success stories
Personal Affairs Programs
Every chapter should have a designated person or group of members who can provide chapter members or potential members information on their entitlements and benefits. Subtopics for this area include: - Setting up a program
- Available information
- Retiree/Military “Appreciation Days”
Starting a New or "Satellite" Chapter
Only about 20% of MOAA members belong to one of our 424 chapters around the country. When analyzing membership demographics, there are endless “pockets of opportunity” to start a new or “satellite” chapter. The process is a relatively easy one. Subtopics for this area include: - How to start
- Getting potential member lists
- Reimbursement for “start-up” expenses
- Success stories
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