How To Charter a Premedical Chapter

NATIONAL PRESIDENT & PREMEDICAL TRUSTEE WELCOMES THE CHARTERING SYSTEM The premedical chapter chartering system at AMSA is really a very simple process, and it could even earn your chapter free money from AMSA! There are 3 easy steps to chartering: Get at least 5 active AMSA members Complete required paperwork Pass a chartering resolution at the National Convention We, the Premedical National Leadership, are here to guide you through each step of the way. We can help with recruitment, liaison with AMSA headquarters, and getting your chartering resolution passed at the national convention. This process must be completed by January 14, 2008 in order for your chapter to be chartered. This guide covers extensively the "formal" portions of the process, i.e. what you need to do in order for your chapter to be recognized by AMSA. We have also included 10 Steps to Starting a Successful AMSA Chapter. These steps provide a list of tasks to accomplish in order to make your chapter a successful one. REQUIRED PAPERWORK There are three pieces of paperwork required to charter your chapter. These forms must be completed and sent to the AMSA National Office no later than postmark date of January 14, 2008 to be considered for chartering. Application to Petition Chapter Profile with Local Chapter Officers Local Chapter Constitution & Bylaws Send all information to: American Medical Student Association c/o Recruitment Department 1902 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191 1-800-767-2266 / members@amsa.org WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? After submitting the required paperwork to the national office, your request is magically transformed into a resolution. These resolutions are edited by a reference committee and then presented to the House of Delegates at the national convention. The body of the House votes and presto!, your school is chartered. Now the wonderful world of AMSA opens its doors for you and your colleagues to experience. There are numerous activities to get involved in: Action Committees, Legislative Affairs, conventions and regional workshops, etc. Not to mention the individual benefits. So, what are you waiting for? Get your application in, join AMSA, and together we can make a difference!

PREMEDICAL REGIONAL DIRECTORS For more information concerning chartering an AMSA chapter or running a successful AMSA chapter, contact your local premedical leader.

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