Resources for Chapter Leaders

Other UPA Chapter leaders are the best source of information about how to run a succesful chapter. This section of the web site contains information,tips and resources from chapter leaders.

• Leading a Volunteer Board: Word RTF PDF
  Responsibilities, planning, committees...
  
• Managing Chapters Finances: Word RTF PDF
  Information for chapter treasurers
  
• Nurturing Volunteers: Word RTF PDF
  Recruiting of leaders, members and volunteers
• Speaker Guidelines: PPT
  How to make an effective presentation

Promoting Your Chapter

If your chapter has a news-worthy event -- something that will be of interest to people outside of your local area -- consider asking the Director of Chapters and UPA Office to issue a press release. These press releases are sent to a list of industry and general press and web sites, and are posted on the UPA web site . These releases help people interested in UPA get a well-rounded picture of the activities and people who make up the association and are part of our visible history. Examples of good press releases include:

• Conferences or other public events created or sponsored by the chapter
• News by or about members, such as receiving an award or other recognition
• Public service activities sponsored by the chapter

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Chapter Contacts

A discussion group for all chapter leaders:

• Chapter Leaders' Yahoo Group (registration required - contact the UPA office for access)

The 2009 Director of Chapters is:

• Carol Smith

Other chapter leaders

• Chapters List

Guidelines and Official Resources

Here are the guidelines and links to other official resources helpful for managing a chapter.

• The Chapter Manual
  Including official forms and templates
• Chapter Grant Guideline
• UPA Logo Policy
• UPA Official Policies