Active chapters may assist colony groups by sharing ideas for projects and activities, as well as by assisting with chapter operation. This schedule should be followed as closely as possible. This will give the colony an opportunity to better understand the scope of the organization. The colony will have voting rights at certain times during the colonization period. Guidelines for preparing the petitioning document are provided to the colony.
Lack of communication is the greatest contributing factor to failure of a colonization effort.
If a positive working relationship between the colony and National Organization cannot be developed during the period of colonization, there is little hope that an active chapter would survive. This event is closely coordinated between National, district, and local officers. Failure to complete the colonization requirements within the specified period of time will result in the colony being dropped from consideration as a chapter. Any and all fees paid will be forfeited. The National Councils have recommended the following set of guidelines for chapters who are appointed as an advising chapter.