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Application Process and Checklist
PROCESS
Please submit this completed application to the appropriate FSAA staff member. As per the
Chapter/Club Policy and Resource Guide, the following process is followed in establishing any new
alumni and friends chapter or club.
Please feel free to schedule meetings, phone calls, etc., to ask any questions you may have about this
process.
1. Once the application is completed, submit to the appropriate FSAA staff member and schedule
a meeting to review the information. All leadership of the proposed new chapter or club must
participate in the meeting(s) with FSAA staff.
a. Other individuals who wish to support the chapter/club, but who are not part of the
leadership team, may also join the meetings.
2. The purpose of the meetings is to:
a. Review the application to ensure all information has been completed fully and
accurately.
b. Enable FSAA staff to fully educate and inform individuals of the purpose of
chapters/clubs, and ensure alignment with the strategic plan and goals of the FSAA.
c. Answer any and all questions individuals may have about the FSAA, its policies and
procedures, operational questions about chapters/clubs, best practices, start-up
strategies, etc.
3. Approval process
a. Once the FSAA staff member has reviewed and approved the “New Chapter or Club”
application and “Annual Renewal Packet”, they will submit to the Engagement
Committee (a sub-committee of the FSAA’s Board of Directors).
b. The Engagement Committee will review and recommend for approval by the Executive
Committee.
c. Upon approval by the Executive Committee, the proposal will be approved by the entire
FSAA Board of Directors at the next Board of Directors meeting. These meetings are
held on a quarterly basis.
4. After the chapter/club is approved:
a. Chapter/Club leadership will be notified.
b. The FSAA will create an account for any financial holdings.
c. An official chapter/club logo will be created and provided to the designated leadership.
d. A meeting will be scheduled between relevant FSAA staff and the leadership to go over
any additional/final details.
e. The new chapter/club will be announced at the next soonest FSAA Chapter/Club
Leadership meeting (held three times each year).
Please see the Chapter and Club Policies and Resource Guide for additional guidance.