Starting a New Youth Chapter

Step 1: Form an organizing committee

A. Seven to ten people

B. At least five youth

C. Should include members from the Adult Branch Youth Work Committee

Step 2: Organizational Committee Meeting

Review requirements for obtaining a charter

1. At least twenty-five youth members

2. Three letters of recommendation

a. State Conference President

b. President, State Youth and College Division (courtesy copy to State YC Advisor)

c. Local Branch President

Step 3: Submission of Charter Application Packet

A. Mail Charter Application Packet to:

NAACP National Office

4805 Mt. Hope Drive Baltimore, MD 21215

Attn: Unit Administration Department

B. Packet should include the following:

1. Letters of Recommendation (3 letters)

2. All Membership Fees Collected

3. Application for Charter

C. Contact the Unit Administration department approximately ten days after mailing the charter to obtain the anticipated date of the Board’s review of your charter application.

Step 4: Granting of Executive Authorization

A. A letter will be sent to the organizing committee from the National Office granting you Executive Authority to engage in the work of the Association.

B. Membership cards will be sent to the members included on the Charter Application.

C. A guide for planning and hosting your organizational meeting will also accompany this information

Step 5: Plan the Organization Meeting

A. Send out notification of the meeting date, time and place to all charter members.

B. Notify the State Conference President through written correspondence of the date, time and place of the meeting. Submit a copy of the letter to the following people:

1. State Youth and College Division President

2. State Youth and College Division Advisor

3. Local Branch President

4. Regional Director

5. National Office

C. Promote the meeting throughout the community at schools, community centers and churches

Step 6: VI. Host the Organizational Meeting A. Follow the Format for the Organization Meeting p. 15