New Chapters

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FORMATION OF NEW CHAPTERS:

New chapters may be formed by any CARNEGIAN, or graduate of any of the Dale Carnegie Courses, together with at least five prospects indicating intent to organize.

First-year dues (plus the one-time entry fee), individual applications and an Application for a Charter are needed.

ORGANIZING A CHAPTER OF THE CARNEGIANS:

1. Elect a temporary Chairman and a temporary Secretary.

2. Provide each prospective member with a copy of the brochure entitled "Prospectus for Graduates of the Dale Carnegie Courses."

3. Give each prospective member two copies of the Application for Membership. One copy is to be retained by the Secretary of the new chapter, the other to be sent to the International Office.

4. Temporary Secretary collects from each prospective member the dues. Local dues may be collected at the same time.

5. The temporary Chairman appoints a committee to draft the By-laws. (A model copy may be requested from the International Office.) The By-laws committee should be prepared to report at the first meeting of the permanent organization.

6. The temporary Chairman appoints a Nominating Committee to recommend officer candidates to be voted upon at the first meeting.

7. The temporary Chairman announces the date, time, and place of the first meeting for the permanent organization. NOTE: A minimum of five (5) persons are required for chartering a chapter. All must sign the Application for a Charter.

8. Hold first meeting at which time the following, among other things, should be done:

1. Report of Committee on By-laws.
2. Adoption of By-laws.
3. Report of Nominating Committee
4. Opportunity for additional nominations from the floor.
5. Election of first officers of the chapter.
6. Adoption of a name for the chapter.
   

9. Chapter is now ready to submit their Application for a Charter to the International Office of The CARNEGIANS. Individual applications and membership dues must accompany the Application for a Charter.

10. The President appoints a Committee to plan for the Charter Presentation, Meeting. Invite the Division Governor, or a representative to present the charter. An outline and suggested procedure for this meeting will be sent to the chapter. Allow at least 30-days for processing. Please feel free to communicate with the International Office, anytime: