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BECOMING A CHAPTER

The following table shows the chapter creation process. Forms and templates are contained within the following zip files. The process is also shown diagrammatically in template 2. Click here to download the entire creation process document (word - 121K)

Step From the Chapter From IFPUG
Show Interest 1. Individuals indicate interest in starting chapter. 1. Acknowledge and welcome their effort.
2. Send them the chapter creation package:
template 2
template 3
template 4
template 5
template 6
template 7
template 8
template 9
Letter of Intent 2. Individuals return the letter of intent (template 3) with a plan (actions, dates) (template 4) - specifically, the next activity has been defined and a deadline assigned to it. They commit to sending a monthly status report (template 5 and template 6) to the Director of International and Organizational Affairs. 3. IFPUG recognizes them as Candidate Chapter and includes them in appropriate lists.
4. IFPUG provides information and answers questions as they work toward their first deadline.
5. IFPUG sends letters of invitation to potential chapter members.
6. When the deadline arrives, IFPUG follows-up on them.
Minimum Number of Members Achieved 3. Candidate Chapter sends monthly status report (template 5 and template 6) informing IFPUG of their progress towards achieving the minimum number of members until the goal has been reached. 7. IFPUG recognizes the achievement by sending a certificate indicating that they are now a Provisional Chapter.
Getting Organized 4. Provisional Chapter continues to report monthly on the organization of the chapter until all Chapter requirements have been satisfied. 8. IFPUG verifies the all the steps have been taken and formally announces the creation of a new Chapter.
5. Provisional Chapter sends organization documents to IFPUG: 9. IFPUG adds the new Chapter to its website.
Bylaws (template 8)
President, Secretary, Contact Point, etc. 10. IFPUG starts to provide them with information on members and inquiries coming from their area.
Adherence to IFPUG method (template 9) 11. IFPUG provides info on all new IFPUG members in the Chapter's geographical area
Adherence to vendor rules  
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