CHARTER A CHAPTER wwwamsaorg Make it Official Chartering an AMSA chapter is easy STEP 1 Recruit 5 active AMSA members to get the chapter up and running STEP 2 Draft chapter Constitution amp Bylaws ID: 642334
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YOUR VOICE. YOUR GOALS. YOUR VISION. YOUR PASSION
CHARTER A CHAPTER
www.amsa.orgSlide2
Make it OfficialChartering an AMSA chapter is easy!STEP 1 - Recruit 5 active AMSA membersto get the chapter up and running.STEP 2 - Draft chapter Constitution & Bylaws.STEP 3 - Submit a charter application and acopy of your Constitution & Bylaws.
STEP 4 - AMSA’s House of Delegates or
Board of Trustees will review the application.If everything looks good, welcome to the family!Here are a few tips for each step …Slide3
Step 1Recruit 5 active AMSA membersto get the chapter up and running.If you’re considering chartering achapter, it’s likely you already havea group of students interested in AMSA.If not, chat with students or professors to find people that are also passionate about becoming a physician. All 5 founding students must be AMSA National members when submitting the charter application. J
oin as an “at large” member while we set up your chapter information.Slide4
Step 2Draft chapter Constitution & Bylaws.We have made this super easy by providing a template. www.amsa.org/chapters/charterReview the template, update informationand adjust policies as needed. Somechapters modify the leadership structureor don’t charge local dues. You decide. Find an advisor and ask them to review
the Constitution & Bylaws. It’s a good idea
to have a mentor that can support yourchapter throughout the year.Slide5
Step 3Submit a charter application and a copy of your Constitution & Bylaws.The application can be found and completed online. www.amsa.org/chapters/charterHave your school info handy, know whois acting as your Chapter President,have info for any other chapter officers,know who the founding members are.
Attach Constitution & Bylaws and submit.AMSA will review and be in touch.Slide6
Step 4AMSA’s House of Delegates or Board of Trustees will review the application. AMSA will set up a chapter profile andattach your founding members to it.Your chapter will now appear in the list ofschools students choose from when joining.Your application will be shared with the
VP of Internal Affairs and the House of
Delegates or the Board of Trustees.You will be notified when the charter has been approved.Slide7
Celebrate!Slide8
Spread the WordMore members means more activity, more support, and more fun!Set up a chapter website or Facebook page.Participate in campus tabling events andwork with your student affairs office torecruit new members.
Work with AMSA partners to host events
or provide special offers to your members.Connect with your AMSA Regional Director
and collaborate with other chapters.Slide9
Extra SupportThere are lots of resources and AMSA leaders are ready to help. Connect with your AMSA Regional Director.www.amsa.org/about/national-leadershipCollaborate with other chapters.www.amsa.org/chapters/activeContact the National AMSA Office
www.amsa.org - members@amsa.org
Tel: 703.620.6600Slide10
Questions?