Chapter Handbook

Chartered Chapter Agreement

 __________________ Chapter of the KU Alumni Association


The KU Alumni Association Chapter named above hereby applies for charter approval and agrees to carry out the KU Alumni Association mission in the following ways:

1. Remain aligned with the Association's mission, including promotion of Association membership.

2. Provide programming for diverse interests and age groups. This includes at least one chapter-wide alumni event each year, when officers are elected.

3. Use Association resources only for communication with members and potential members who live in the chapter area.

4. Uphold the Association's bylaws as well as Chapter bylaws, as prescribed by the Association.

5. Start chapter officer and leadership terms on July 1 of each year.

6. Send all chapter e-mail messages through the Association. Messages will be distributed only to people who have chosen to be on chapter opt-in e-mail lists.

7. Submit any event dates at least 12 weeks in advance to ensure proper planning time. Please submit these event schedules to your staff liaison.

8. Coordinate chapter Web site updates with Association communications and alumni programs staff, according to Association guidelines.