Start a District Chapter

If you live in an area without a district chapter, you may wish to consider starting a new chapter. All it takes is an enthusiastic leader who is willing to find and work with other colored pencil artists toward that goal.

For additional information, email the district chapter development director.

REASONS FOR STARTING A NEW CHAPTER

  • To establish a local group of artists that shares a common interest in working with colored pencil and provide artistic growth for its members.
  • To be part of a world-wide organization and take advantage of its reputation, knowledge of the medium, and other resources.
  • To continue to grow your chapter and CPSA as a whole.
  • To help CPSA promote the colored pencil medium by sponsoring local exhibitions, workshops, and establishing a presence in your community.
  • To be covered under the nonprofit tax status of CPSA.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STARTING A CHAPTER

  • The group must be located within the United States and should be more than a two-hour driving distance from any existing CPSA district chapter.
  • Group members must be members in good standing of CPSA (the parent organization) prior to applying for chapter status. CPSA members are free to join as many district chapters as they wish.
  • The group must have at least ten (10) members physically within the chapter’s geographic area (i.e., close enough to attend meetings). We have found that over time it takes at least that many active participants to support a strong and ongoing chapter.
  • The group must have at least three (3) elected officers/directors including a president, treasurer, and one other position (VP, secretary, webmaster, newsletter editor, etc.) as needed.
  • The group must establish an online presence (website or Facebook) where they can be found.
  • The group must hold four (4) meetings of which two (2) may be online during the first probationary year. After that, a district chapter should meet regularly at least twice each year.
After the Storm, Deborah Maklowski, CPSA, CPX

PROCEDURE FOR STARTING A CHAPTER

STEP 1
Hold preliminary meetings to determine whether your group meets the requirements for becoming a CPSA chapter and is committed to the idea.

STEP 2
Become familiar with CPSA policies.

STEP 3
Elect officers and apply to the CPSA governing board for district chapter status.