Chapter Board of Directors: Responsible for supervising, controlling, and directing the affairs of the chapter. The Chapter Board selects the bank in which the chapters’ funds are deposited, manages and disburses those funds, develops and approves the annual budget, and complies with tax reporting requirements.

Chapter Officers: at minimum, must elect a President and a Secretary/ Treasurer. Alternatively, the chapter may decide to make Secretary and Treasurer two separate positions. It is strongly recommended that the chapter also elect a President-Elect to ensure that a President is in place for the next term.

The organizational structure your chapter members choose will determine which individuals are empowered to serve as leaders.  Access NANN’s suggested guidelines for hosting chapter board meetings, taking meeting minutes, and managing various committees.

The most traditional motivator for joining a professional association is to contribute one’s support to a common voice and mutually shared goals. Additionally, the importance of tangible benefits is another strong motivator. It is important to keep in mind as you assess your membership recruitment and retention strategies and work toward establishing a valuable member experience.