Start a Chapter

Want to Start a VOBG Chapter?

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If you would like to be considered for a Chapter Leadership role, here are some traits that we believe will contribute to your success:

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• Possess a passion for building relationships and bringing people together.

• Believes in collaboration instead of competition.

• Sees the value in networking and building relationships vs trying to push heavy sales promotions.

• VOBG membership.

• Maintains a positive and engaging personality, professional demeanor and dress.

• Possess effective verbal skills, speaks clearly, and is comfortable speaking in front of a crowd.

• Is organized and efficient.

• Has the time capacity and commitment to make building and growing a VOBG Cares (Voices of black Grandmothers) Chapter a priority.​

 

 

“With great power comes great responsibility.”

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We believe in COLLABORATION not COMPETITION and therefore we are recognized for having a very welcoming and nurturing culture.  We embrace all industries and women of all backgrounds and levels in their business and life. Becoming a VOBG Cares (Voices of Black Grandmothers) Chapter Leader is a rewarding and fulfilling experience as well as one that is full of responsibilities and tasks.  Are you up to the challenge?

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Step 1- Chapter Leader Requirements

• Leadership

  • Chapter President​

  • Chapter Secretary

  • Chapter Treasurer

  • Volunteer Manager

  • Fundraising Manager

  • Membership Manager

  • Events Manager

  • Marketing and Communication Manager

• Viability of starting a chapter

• Commitment to policies and procedures for VOBG Chapter

• 10 Sustaining Members

• Must pay Annual Dues

• Meeting Location

  • In Person​

  • Virtual

Step 2 - Plan, promote and hold first Chapter-in-Formation meeting.

Step 3 - Complete Chapter Application

• Letter of Application

• Roster of Elected officers

• Roster of members

• Letter of agreement

• Group 990 letter form - signed letter to authorize chapter use of the EIN number for tax exempt.

• Chapter bylaws

• Chapter handbook

Step 4 - Recruit members

• Membership Guide

• Sample recruitment Letters

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