Include a map, if possible, and the applicable zip codes. The intended name of your chapter. A statement that you have a minimum of 10 people willing to participate in your chapter. All members of a local chapter must be members of the national organization. Once received, we contact any existing chapters of ASA in the area, to let them know of your intention and make sure there are no overlapping boundaries or objections to an additional chapter in the area.
Most chapters are very enthusiastic about new groups forming.
If there are no objections, we send you our application package. You will need to complete this document in full and return it to ASA with your original list of members and any membership dues if applicable. Your chapter will be chartered within a few days of receipt of the application. We will then send you a New Chapter Manual and several additional items of information we feel will be helpful for you. Maintain at least ten active ASA members at all times.