Is There a Location in Your State Organization Where There is No DKG Chapter?

The International Membership and Expansion Committee supports the establishment of new chapters throughout state organizations. One of the goals of this committee is to assist state organizations with their expansion efforts.

When a state organization decides to start a new chapter here are the steps that could be taken to get the chapter started.

Step 1:  Pick a location to establish your new chapter.

Step 2:  Talk to local leaders who may know potential members or leaders in your target area.

Step 3:  Form a chartering committee of members and non-members who will do the work to organize events and publicize DKG in the local area.

Step 4:  Organize and hold an event to invite prospective members to join DKG.  You might use  the Membership Plan located on the dkg website to do this.  (Go to Resources and then click on Membership.)

Step 5:  Collect applications from perspective members.

Step 6:  Contact International by filling out the Request For Charter form for your new chapter.

Step 7:  Select officers to lead the new chapter. 

Step 8:  Collect dues from your new members.  Some existing members may elect to transfer to the new chapter when it is chartered.

Step 8:  Plan and hold an event to charter the chapter.

Step 9:  Support the new chapter.  State organizations can develop a plan to ensure that the new chapter is assisted, so it can be successful.

Help is available to state organizations wishing to charter a new chapter.  Reach out to the International Membership and Expansion Committee as members of this committee are willing to help you by answering questions or attending a Zoom meeting to discuss your plans.  For detailed instructions on chapter expansion go to the website (www.dkg.org) and after you log in go to Publications and click on GAPP then go to Procedures and then click on Guidelines at the bottom of the page and then click on Chapter Expansion.  Look for the article “Expansion:  A DKG Possibility” in the upcoming Collegial Exchange.

Establishing new chapters brings enthusiasm and diversity to DKG.  It is possible to start new chapters so that you can bring in a variety of new members to your state organization.