As a chapter leader, keeping up with making matches, selecting new chapter leaders, communicating with various members of the chapter, and planning activities and fundraisers can be a lot to juggle. Here are some tips to ensure your chapter is successful in managing common chapter challenges.

Fundraising

• Chapters are encouraged to fundraise year-round in preparation for paying Chapter Dues ($350) by June 1st, for high school and college chapters only
• Ensure that funds raised by the chapter are going into a secure account managed by chapter leaders
• Use effective marketing techniques to promote fundraisers early to ensure the events are successful

Chapter Leadership Transition

• Incoming Chapter Presidents need to be selected by current chapter leaders and advisors by April 1st on BBO
• Chapter Presidents and advisors should work together to select necessary incoming leaders for the next academic year before the end of the school year
• Identifying chapter leaders early is recommended, this allows the opportunity for the incoming leader to learn from the current leader in that role

Planning Events and Activities 

• Chapters are encouraged to have one activity a month during the academic year for their chapter
• All chapter activities should be age appropriate
• Chapter activities and events should be inclusive for all members

Communicating with Chapter Members

• Be clear and open with all communication as a leader in your chapter
• Determine the best method of communication for each individual or group you are communicating with
• Create a communication schedule to ensure everyone is aware of chapter updates

Making Matches 

• Matches must be one-to-one and indicated on BBO
• Matches should be paired by similar interests, availability to spend time together, and are encouraged to be same gender when deemed necessary
• The minimum buddy pair commitment is to have contact once a week and see each other twice a month