I. Introduction

    A. About the Handbook

    B. NCAC Roster

    C. Chapter Profiles Listing

II. National LERA

    A. History and Purpose

    B. Benefits of Chapter Affiliation with the National LERA

    C. Benefits of National LERA Membership

    D. LERA Constitution and Bylaws

    E. LERA Logos

III. Chapter Information

    A. Starting an LERA Chapter

        1. Beginning the Process

        2. Considerations Before Moving Ahead

        3. Recommendations of the NCAC

        4. Requirements for Chapter Affiliation with National

        5. Process of Affiliation with National

        6. Chapter Responsibilities to the National Association

    B. Growing and Sustaining a Chapter

    C. Chapter Administration

    D. Chapter Officers and Duties

    E. Chapter Budget & Finances

    F. Chapter Dues to National

    G. Dues charged to Chapter Members

    H. Chapter Grants

    I.   Chapter Meetings and Programs Information

         Listing of Topics and Past Speakers

    J.   Chapter Awards

    K.  Other Chapter Activities

IV. Chapter Resources

    A. Sources of Membership

        1. General Information and Agencies Listing

        2. Bill Canak's Letter-Information for Prospective Chapters

    B. Chapter Organization Tips

    C. Sample Chapter Bylaws & Constitutions

        1. San Diego

        2. TERRA

    D. Chapter Programs/Events Listing

    E. CEC/CLE Credits

    F. Filing Tax Returns

    G. Group Exemption Procedures

    H. Sample Chapter Meeting Notices

        1. Alabama

        2. Gateway, St. Louis

    I.   Sample Chapter Directory

        1. New Brunswick

    J. Sample Chapter Websites

        1. Gateway

        2. Wisconsin