Steps to Charter a New Club

Identify Club Lead: Name  Contact info here   

Identify 2 Club Mentor(s) –    Names

Identify 2 Club Sponsor(s) –     Names

Identify 1 or 2 Sponsoring Club(s) – Name and Club #
Identify Division  ____ and Area _____.
Contact Club Lead for Initial Meeting – Date and Time Follow up: Date and Time

Complete Application to Organize.   Proposed date to complete?  Actual date sent

Send in the App. and the $125.00 (plus tax) Charter Fee to WHQ. Corporation may pay
Set date, time and location for Demonstration meeting.
Publicize Demo meeting – minimum 30 potential members at event.
Use E-invitations beginning 4 weeks prior to meeting.

Perform Demonstration Meeting   (1 ½ hours)  District 33/Division provides Demo Team.

Meet regularly/Adopt Constitution and Bylaws. Weekly meetings are best for a new club. Samples of 1st 8 meeting agendas are in “How to Build a TM Club” manual.
Select Club name. This may be done before the demo meeting.
Elect Club Officers (seven) Club members at organizational 2nd meeting

15. At 20(+) members, send to District Governor who will send to WHQ:   • Completed Charter App. Forms    • New Member & Dues Fees       President/Secretary/Sponsors

16. Plan Charter Ceremony Meeting.  Sponsors mentors, sponsoring club