Chapter Best Practices
The AAW has compiled a list of best practices to assist local chapters in their endeavors.
All chapters are encouraged to document and share best practices and submit a draft to Member Services at memberservices@woodturner.org.
Chapter Structure
- 015 - Chapter Evaluation Checklist
- 029 - Passing the Baton
- 032 - Keeping & Maintaining Chapter Records
- 036 - Elections & Officers
- 043 - Nonprofit Incorporation
- 047 - Chapter Tune-Up
- 054 - Program Planning
- 050 - Sister Guild or Twinning
- 125: Chapter organization for tax exempt status and filing 1023EZ online
- 126: Explanation of Bylaws
Membership
- 002 - Leadership
- 003 - Volunteerism
- 020 - Growing a Chapter
- 028 - Benefits of Local Membership
- 034 - Recruiting and Retention
- 030 - New Member Programs
- 072 - Mentoring Program
- 100 - Loyalty Survey
Under Development
- 046 - Rewards of Starting a Chapter
- Directories and Privacy Issues
- Membership
- Membership Dues
Member Services
- 006 - Wood Raffle
- 009 - Chapter Store
- 010 - Chapter Library
- 012 - Volunteer Thank You Raffle
- 014 - Purchase Raffle Prizes
- 026 - Bring Back Wood
- 072 - Mentoring Program
Under Development
- 007 - Vendor Discounts
- 049 - Rethinking Chapter Library
- Symposium Checklist
- Chapter Apparel
- Mentoring Program
- Field Trips
- Sawdust Sessions
- Special Interest Groups
- Used Tool Exchange
- Wood Sources
- Preservation of Wooden Objects
- Selecting Materials for Wood Art
Meetings & Demonstrations
- 004 - Meeting Agendas
- 031 - President's Challenge
- 035 - Meeting Frequency and Location
- 037 - Surveying Members' Interests
- 038 - Show & Tell
- 042 - Promoting a Demonstration
- 051 - Video Set-up for Demonstrations
- 052 - Planning & Presenting a Useful Demonstration
- 053 - Handouts
- Sample Demonstrator Contract
- 127 - Building a Safety Shield
Under Development
- 017 - Chapter Audio-Video Systems
- Demonstration Equipment Gallery
- Inter-Chapter Demonstrators
- Professional Demonstrators
Planning & Presenting a Successful Demonstration*
- Develop a Plan - VIDEO
- Pre-plan for the Demonstration. Consider time, scope, and equipment - VIDEO
- Develop the Demonstration - VIDEO
- Instructional Handouts. A good handout is important to the success of a demonstration. It will help attendees better understand and will be a good take-home guide - VIDEO
- Instructional Handouts. The how-to steps for creating the important elements of a successful handout - VIDEO
Deliver the Demonstration
Safety Guidelines
National Certificate in Woodturning
Chapter Communications
Under Development
- 040 - Website
- Mass Email System
- Phone Tree, Wood Alert
Exhibitions & Competitions
Under Development
- Competition Formats
- Sources for Judges
- Judging Rules
Publicity & Community Affairs
Under Development
- Craft Fairs
- Guidebook for AAW local chapters in MN to increase public awareness and appreciation of the art of woodturning
- News Media
- Public Teaching
- School Programs
- Working with Other Art Groups
Multi-Club Relations & Events
Under Development
- Ten Tips for a Successful Turning Event
- Multi-Chapter Competition or Exhibit
- Multi-Chapter Picnic
- Organizing Regional Symposiums
- Symposium Check-List