Congratulations on being elected a chapter officer. Here’s a timeline of events to help guide you through the year. Feel free to adapt it so it meets the needs of your chapter.

After being elected, make sure you speak to the old officers and get their old files and advice about how to be a good officer.

1. Submit your Leadership Transition and updated rosters with the new officer contacts. Get the supplies, financial reports, and other contacts from previous officers.

2. Register your new officers with your Student Activities office, if required.

3. Include a welcome letter from APAMSA in the new student’s packet mailer, if your school permits.

4. Subscribe yourself to the chapter officers list serv by submitting the Leadership Transition form.

5. During the summer, prepare your recruitment supplies such as fliers and posters so you can post them when new students arrive.

Everyone’s now back at school and things are moving fast.

1. Plan on recruitment activities

2. Hold your first general meeting.

3. Prepare ahead to attend the national conference.

4. Subscribe yourself to the list serv: www.apamsa.org

5. Register your group with Student Activities office if you haven’t already.

6. Represent your chapter at your Student Activities Fair

National Conference is usually in the Fall

1. Announce if your chapter is going to National Conference this year, and solicit attendees

2. Get the Treasurer to file for Travel Funds with your school

3. Look for sample Fundraising Ideas & Resources.

4. Book your flights, accommodations, and make sure your attendees have registered for the National Conference ahead of time.

5. Submit proposed amendments to the Constitution, Letters of Intent, CV if you want to run for National Positions or change the Constitution.

6. Remember to submit MCCs every month!

At National Conference:

1. Attend the workshops and keynote talks, bond with your chapter, see the sights!

2. Run for National or Regional Office, talk about APIA health, and have FUN!

1. Get in contact with your newly elected Regional Directors. Contact membership@apamsa.org for their contact information.

2. Try and hold an observance for Diwali/other APIA cultural holidays.

3. Start planning to participate in the National Hepatitis B campaign and Bone Marrow Drive.

1. Participate in the National Hepatitis B campaign and Bone marrow drive.

2. Stay tuned for info from your regional directors to participate in regional conferences.

1. Hold elections for new chapter officers and do your best to give them as much information as possible, so that your APAMSA chapter can remain active.