Article VII – Affiliate Chapters

Any group desiring to establish an Affiliate Chapter under Mano a Mano can do so as follows:

1.         A list of at least twelve current members of Mano A Mano, Inc.

2.         A copy of the chapter's bylaws (Mano Bylaws sent as a guide).

3.         A list of the names and contact information for the chapter's officers

4.         A copy of the chapter's Articles of Incorporation with the Mano a Mano Articles of Incorporation applied to the affiliate.

*          The affiliate application package, once complete, must be sent to the Regional Representative for review along with cashier's check to cover one time fee of $100

*          The Treasurer will verify that all the petitioners are Mano A Mano, Inc. current members in good standing.

*          The Regional Representative will act as the liaison to the board of directors by presenting the package to the board.

*          Once the board of directors formally approves or declines chapter status, the Regional Representative services will notify the contact person from that potential chapter.

*          At that time, the chapter will be considered affiliated with Mano A Mano, Inc.

*          Final determination will be sent in writing no less than 45 days from application to the petitioner's contact person from that potential chapter.

*          The corresponding Mano Regional Representative will assist in all manner and guidance to the petitioner, and every corresponding Regional Representative continue to do so once the petitioner are granted Affiliate Chapter status, acting as the liaison for all correspondence, communication, petitions, and the like between the Mano Board of Directors  and the affiliate chapter(s) in the Representative's region.

*          Upon approval, the affiliate chapter will be required to abide by all requirements, regulations, and processes as established by the Mano a Mano National Board of Directors.