Chapters

Chapter Operations Workbook

If you need assistance, please contact Barbara Fles, Manager Chapter Relations at bfles@asla.org or chapters@asla.org. 

Sections: CPC Central  |  Chapter Governance and Roles  |  Grow Your Membership  |  Optimize Your Programs  |  ASLA Branding  |  National ASLA  

CPC Central

Chapter Presidents Council            

• Important Dates    
• Chapter Elections Calendar    
• Future ASLA Conference Dates    
• ASLA Calendar
•  Past Meeting Agendas and Presentations         

 Forms and Templates      

• 2025 Chapter Dues
• 2024-2025 Chapter Leadership
• Expense Form (Reimbursement Policy)
• Direct Deposit Form    
• Request a Chapter Leadership Visit
• Order LAM Copies
• Order Your Land Copies
• Professional and Academic Award Templates

Chapter Governance and Roles           

Governance and Operations   

• Chapter Model Constitution and Bylaws
• Chapter Model Policies
• Organizational Structure
• How to Run a Chapter Meeting
• Parliamentary Procedure

Chapter Insurance

Chapter Elections       

• Bylaws - Election of Chapter Officers    
• Chapter Elections Calendar    
• Chapter Leadership Reporting Form    
• Chapter Dues Report Form  

Chapter Positions     

• Bylaws - Chapter Executive Committee  
• Chapter President
• Chapter President-Elect    
• Chapter Treasurer    
• Chapter Secretary    
• Chapter Section Chair    
• Chapter Emerging Professional Committee Chair
• Chapter Membership Chair
• Advocacy Chair
• Chapter PR Chair    
• Chapter HALS Liaison    
• Other Chapter Positions    

Chapter Committees        

Executive Director    

Strategic Planning       

• 2018 Iowa Strategic Plan Resources     

Grow Your Membership            
    
How to Guides         

• ASLA Guide to Membership Recruitment and Retention    
• Generate Rosters and Prospective Member Lists 
• How-to Webinars and Videos    
• ASLA Chapter Membership Chair Checklist   
• 10 Ways Membership Makes a Difference    

Talking Points and Elevator Speeches       

• Six Steps to Start the Conversation    
• Common Concerns and Responses    
• Membership Talking Points    
• Membership Elevator Speeches  

Handouts       

• Membership Brochure and Membership Benefits Flyer  

Optimize Your Programs            
  
Checklist for Chapter Excellence      

Advocacy       

• Advocacy FAQs    
• iAdvocate    

Public Awareness and Public Relations

• ASLA Brochures 
• ASLA Website Templates  
• ASLA Chapter PR Handbook and Other PR Tools  
• World Landscape Architecture Month    
• NPS/ASLA RTCA Program    

Career Discovery and Diversity      

Guide to Archiving    

ASLA Branding                    

• ASLA Chapter Brand Standards  
• Chapter Logos         
• Logo usage    
• Professional and Academic Awards

National ASLA                  

• Staff Directory  
• Board of Trustees        
• Contact Us