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Steps to Forming A Chapter

Members interested in starting a Chapter of the International Society of Explosives Engineers should contact the International Headquarters for information and assistance. Start-up information includes:

Forming a Chapter Step by Step List.

Petition format for Chapter Formation.

Chapter Model Constitution.

ISEE Constitution.

Contact List for mailing to all ISEE members in the forming chapter area.

Information about the International Society.

Journal of Explosives Engineering - back issues.

Application Forms for the ISEE.

Blasters Library Information.

Starting a Chapter Activities

Forming a Chapter - Step by Step

1. Recruit members for the Chapter Steering Committee:

Invite all ISEE members to determine those who are interested and willing to be involved in forming a local chapter to attend a Steering Committee Meeting. Keep records of the contact mailing copy and mailing list.

At the first Steering Committee Meeting assign organizing responsibilities to each committee member.

Select a geographic area to be served. (A new Chapter cannot infringe on an existing chapter's area).

Adopt a preliminary constitution for approval by the chapter members (use the Chapter Model Constitution).

Choose a working name for the forming Chapter. (Chapter names should include geographical identification)

Keep records of all organizing activities and take meeting minutes.

Keep records of all expenses attached to starting the chapter.

Advise ISEE staff coordinator of the chapter contact representative(s).

2. Scheduling and preparing for the first chapter organizing meeting:

Obtain mailing list of all ISEE members from International Society Headquarters.

Obtain lists of certified blasters in your area to be invited to the first meeting.

Invite a speaker on a subject of interest to field blasters for the first meeting.

Invite an ISEE representative or Board of Directors Member to the first meeting.

3. First chapter meeting data collection:

Collect signatures of at least 10 ISEE members for the chapter petition.

Discuss the chapter constitution and by-laws have all ISEE members who will sign the Chapter.

Formation Petition review the Chapter Constitution.

Keep a record of the meeting and take minutes.

Proposed slate of officers including: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, & Directors.

(The number of directors must be as stated in the constitution.)

4. Following the first chapter meeting send the following information to the Society:

Minutes of the first meeting.

Contact list and content of first mailing.

List of meeting attendees.

Completed Petition.

Chapter Constitution and by-laws.

List of proposed officers.

5. The Society will review:

Procedures followed in organizing the first chapter meeting and the selection of the interim officers.

Minutes of first meeting.

Completed Petition (all signatures must be those of ISEE members.)

Chapter Constitution and by-laws.

List of proposed officers. All officers must be elected by a majority of the ISEE Chapter Membership.

6. After the approval of the chapter's petition:

The proposed chapter will receive a letter of confirmation and will be designated as a Chapter of the International Society of Explosives Engineers pending Board of Directors' approval.

The Chapter will be able to be identified as a chapter and can use the logo of the International Society of Explosives Engineers.

7. After receiving the letter of confirmation the Chapter should:

Elect officers (ALL Chapter Officers must be members of the International Society).

Establish a dues structure and a dues schedule.

Treasurer should review financial records to apply for reimbursement from the Society.

(Reimbursement application should be accompanied by copies of receipts of expense transactions.)

In the US Treasurers should make certain that the chapter bank account has an Employee Identification Number.

Chapter officers are presented with official charters at the Chapter Management Meeting held at the Annual Conference.

Last updated Thursday, February 1, 2007.

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