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The Basics Starting a New Chapter Notice of Intent to Form a Chapter Closing a Chapter Introduction and Orientation for New Chapter Leaders Introduction History National Audubon Society Mission National Programs National Audubon Society Organizational Chart National Policies New President Checklist National Audubon Society Strategic Plan Elements of a Successful Chapter Document includes the following sections: Clear Sense of Purpose and Mission Environmental Conscience in the Community Good Fellowship Outreach to the Community Participation in the Broader Audubon Community Diversity of Chapter Programs and Activities Attitude of Positive Feeling Annual Planning and Evaluation Process Budget Planning and Financial Development Successful Recruitment of Leaders and Involvement of Members Chapter Business Management Membership Chapter Governance Chapter Annual Reporting Ongoing Training for Current Chapter Leaders Hog Island Leadership Camp (August 10-16, 2008)

Chapter Tool Box Fundraising Chapter Advocacy Education Chapter Publicity Guide to Chapter Planning Allocating Resources: Time and Money Chapter Communications Planning Guide Membership & Leadership Development Maintaining a Healthy, Diverse Chapter Board Officer and Committee Chair Job Descriptions Chapter Recognition/Awards Chapter Newsletters and Websites Wetlands Clip Art Chapter Field Trips Chapter Programs Citizen Science Tools for Chapter Activists Chapter Advocacy Coalitions Recruiting Volunteers Meeting with Elected Officials Using Email for Advocacy Letter Writing Editorials Planning Your Campaign Phone Trees Town Meetings Information for Chapter Committees Officer and Committee Chair Job Descriptions Audubon Chapter Membership Guide Guide to Chapter Planning Chapter Guide to Planned Giving Additional Links and Resources Strategic Planning Tips and Tools for Building a Board Organizational Structure (including job descriptions) Staff Management Assessment, Fundraising and Other Organizational Development Tools

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