The Chapter Leader Resources site includes documents, forms, templates, PowerPoint presentations, and webcasts to assist in managing an APWA chapter or branch. Items covered:
- Chapter Leader Training handouts and presentations
- Strategic planning samples
- Governance and rules, including sample bylaws
- Best Practices for chapter (or branch) capacity building
- Tips for getting members involved and engaged
- Membership reports
- Membership anniversary pin request form
- Resources for promoting APWA programs and opportunities
- Chapter or branch communications and social media tips and tools
- Awards program info
- Tips from other chapters and branches regarding what's worked for them
- Instructions and guidance on contracts, agreements, partnerships and utilizing paid assistance
- Emergency management plan template for local events
- Finance and risk management guidance covering: charitable donations, IRS guidelines, document retention, tax exemption/non profit and W-9 for APWA national, Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT), and insurance
- Website management tools
- Webinars and tutorials
- Chapter membership density maps