Chapters - NATIONAL INFANTRY ASSOCIATION

NIA Chapters

Overview

The NIA Chapters Program allows for local community involvement in support of the US Infantry.

Summary

The NIA is committed to supporting our Chapters across the world.

As of Jan 2023

To become or Reinstate a Chapter

Obtain 20 Active NIA members.
Appoint a Chapter President; Vice President; Treasurer; Secretary and, main Point of Contact.
Submit Chapter By-laws and constitution.
Open a non-profit bank account.
Complete the Statement of Understanding/Chapter Questionnaire

Active Chapters

Will receive certificate and assigned a chapter number from NIA (not considered a chapter until these are received)

Chapter remains active by meeting all above listed requirements and submitting documentation to info@infantryassn.org

Ongoing Requirements

Quarterly meeting minutes (monthly if applicable) containing the 5 W’s (who, what, where, when and why)
Quarterly Financial Statements
Quarterly membership roster w/ NIA member numbers

Reporting Deadlines:

1st Quarter Jan – Mar due to NIA by 20 Apr
2nd Quarter Apr – Jun due to NIA by 20 July
3rd Quarter Jul – Sep due to NIA by 20 October
4th Quarter Oct – Dec due to NIA by 20 January

Chapter Tiers and Awards for Active Chapters

Lifetime members:

If the Chapter adds 10 new Lifetime members – in addition to the 20 members (any type of membership) needed to start the Chapter (recruit new NIA members), the NIA will provide payment of $175.00 within 90 days of email notice from the chapter (Names and member numbers must be provided to the NIA before payment is issued.)

Each time the Chapter adds 10 additional Lifetime members, the NIA will provide an additional payment of $175.00 within 90 days of report being received by NIA

Should a chapter add 20 new members, the NIA will make payment of $500 within 90 days of report being received by NIA.

NIA Chapters

Statement Of Understanding

Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire. This will aid the NIA to better communicate with your Chapter. Thank You in advance.

Chapter Name:(Required)

Name and position of chapter contact:(Required)

Name and position of Secondary Contact Person:(Required)

Phone:(Required)

Alternate Phone:(Required)

Mailing Address:(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email Address:(Required)

Secondary Email Address:

Geographic area of Chapter jurisdiction/boundaries:(Required)

List of Annual NIA members (attach additional pages if needed):(Required)

List of Lifetime NIA members:(Required)

Chapter must establish its own 501C3 tax status (include your tax ID # if you have secured this already) and secure Liability Insurance for the Chapter.

Acknowledged:

Date

Chapter President Signature