2010 Standing Rules as of May 7, 2010, click here

2010 By-Laws Stamped by National, click here
2010 Standing Rules as of Jan 1, 2010, click here

2010 National By-Laws, click here

2008 NEW IRS requirments click here

2009 Chapter Charter information
          Chapter Charter info, click here
          Membership Application, click here
          TAX ID Info, click here
          Charter Instructions for the State Chapter, click here

Michigan By-Laws 01/15/2008

Standing Rules revised 12/08, voted 01/09

Budget for 2009

WCR MI Chapter Standing Rules 09_26_07.pdf

Michigan_State_Bylaws_MI.pdf 2007

2009 Leadership Policy & Procedure Manual (LPPM)
Front Section Pages 1-24
Important Dates and Deadlines 2
Mission Statement, Vision, Goals, Values 6
In Their Own Words 7
History of Women’s Council 8
Organizational Chart 9
Who to Contact at National WCR (Staff) 10
National Resources and Services 11
Online Resources 12
Leadership Development Opportunities 13
National Bylaws 14

Local Chapter Pages 25-74
Position Your Chapter as a Business Resource Center 25
Officer Position Descriptions 26
Example of Minutes 28
Reference Material for the Vice President of Membership 30
Information on Application Processing 31
Permission to Change – Emerging Trends in Membership Associations 32
Committees 33
Businesswoman of the Year Award 35
Local Chapter Officer Candidate Application 36
Local Chapter Officer Election 37
Outline for Governing Board Orientation 38
Sample Letter for Member Preferences Questionnaire 39
Member Preferences Questionnaire 40
Budget Planning Tools and Sample Budget 41
Membership Program Meeting Agenda 44
Governing Board Meeting Agenda 46
Preparation for Guest Speakers 48
Head Table Introduction Chart 50
Summary of Parliamentary Procedure 51
Chairman’s Quick Parliamentary Review 52
Sample Letter/Survey for Chapter Programs 53
Programs Ideas 54
Testimonials about Leadership & Business Value 55
Membership Benefits and Marketing 56
Affiliate Membership 57
New Member Welcome Letter Example 58
New Member Checklist to Maximize Membership 59
Testimonials (Member) 59
Membership Opportunity Letters 60
How to Recruit and Retain Members 61
New Member Orientation (2 sample outlines) 62
New Member Recognition Ideas 64
Working With Volunteers, Guidelines for Success 65
Procedures for Local Chapters Not Meeting Standards/Disbanding 66
Local Chapter Model Bylaws 67
Standing Rules 73
2010 Officer Reporting Form (Due November 2, 2009) 74

State Chapter Pages 75-94
State Chapter Purpose and Roles 75
Officer Position Descriptions, Responsibilities 76
Committees 78
State Orientation Sample Agenda 79
State Orientation Roundtable Example for VPM 80
Checklist for Success 80
Organization Timetable for the President 81
How to Charter a Local Chapter (Instructions and Checklist) 82
Charter Presentation Ceremony 85
Procedures for State Chapters Not Meeting Standards/Disbanding 86
2010 State Chapter Officer Reporting Form (Due November 2, 2009) 87
Model Bylaws for a State Chapter 88
 

Reference Information/Forms for All Officers Pages 119-146
2009 Chapter Excellence Award Guidelines 119
2009 Chapter Excellence Awards Criteria 120
Performance Management Network Designation...

• Five Areas of Focus 121
• Designee Benefits 121
• Designation Courses 122
• How to Earn 123
• How to Hold Courses 123

Guidelines for Local and State Chapter Member of the Year Awards 124
Nomination Form for Local and State Chapter Member of the Year 125
Guidelines for Submitting Articles to eConnect 128
How to Prepare and Deliver Great Speeches 129
Installation Ceremony for Chapter Officers (two samples) 130
National Meetings/What to Attend 132
Guidelines and Checklist for Inviting the National President to an Event 133
Invitation Form for National Officer 135 (Click here for fill-in form in pdf. Click here for Word.)
Chapter Business, Insurance & Legal Issues 137
Chapter Incorporation Information 142
Insurance Coverage Policy Information 143
Index 145