Local Section leaders can look to AIChE's Membership Department for support, resources and training. Our goal is to make your role as a volunteer leader as rewarding as possible. Here are numerous resources to help you. If you don't find the resource you're looking for, contact us at localsections@aiche.org.
- Recruitment
- Programming
- Volunteer Development
- Reporting
- Local Section Governance
- Communication & Web Resources
- Certificate Templates
RecruitmentAccess to Member ListsRecruit new members to your local section by accessing member lists. Project Connect GrantsThe John J. McKetta ProjectConnect Grants were inaugurated in 2001 to assist local sections with their efforts to reach out to students, and increase membership and participation of recent chemical engineer graduates and new engineers. How to Start a YP GroupA resource guide compiled by the Young Professional Advisory Board that serves as a step-by-step guide for Local Section leaders who would like to form a Young Professional Group. Chemical Engineers in Action WebsiteCreated in cooperation with the Chemical Heritage Foundation, this site provides a great new tool for your recruitment and outreach efforts. Recruitment Guides |
ProgrammingProgram Planning GrantsThe Program Planning Grants assist local sections with their membership outreach efforts by encouraging development of a program plan that involve more than a single event. Fundraising GuideAll you ever need to know about fundraising for your local section. Speakers CornerFind a leading expert to speak at your local section meeting. Planning a Meeting & Successful ProgrammingLearn the the nuts and bolts of planning a successful section meeting and learn how successful section plan their activities. Plus, learn everything you've ever wanted to know about hosting a satellite meeting via webcast. Download The Mechanics of Planning Section Meetings Download Guide to Successful Programming & Activities Guide to Hosting a Satellite Meeting |
Volunteer DevelopmentVolunteers are a huge part of the day-to-day operation of AIChE at the national and local levels. Shining Star AwardDuring AIChE Annual, Spring, and Local Sections Leadership Workshop, local section volunteers are recognized with a shining star award. Certificate TemplatesAccess certificates to recognize volunteers throughout the year. LDC On Demand WebinarsImprove your leadership skills and get a better handle on developing volunteers for your local section by viewing a vast library of webinars on leadership. All self-paced and on demand. |
ReportingFinancial ReportingGet a handle on accounting and reporting taxes for your local section. Treasurer's reports are due May 31. Download the tax instructions and file your Treasurers report below. |
Local Section GovernanceDownload the following documents for a thorough understanding of local section governance. The by-laws template is intended to guide you and are not intended to be in your final version. See a listing of officer positions and job responsibilities compiled from Local Sections throughout the organization. Note that this is a comprehensive list but not all positions are required to run a local section. |
Communication & Web ResourcesCIO - Chief Information OfficersThe CIO will be a volunteer identified from each Local Section that will serve as a direct link between Local Section officers and members and the larger AIChE organization. Local Sections CommitteeThe Local Sections committee is charged with developing the relationships between AIChE's local sections and AIChE Staff and the Career and Education Operating Council. Local Section Community SitesAIChE will soon offer local sections the ability to create a website, complete with social features, document sharing, and events calendar and integrated with the national AIChE site. Stay tuned for more information. |
Downloadable Certificate Templates
Use these certificates to recognize your local section members.
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Certificate of Recognition | Download Certificate |
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50-Year Member Certificate | Download Certificate |