Everything You Need to Start and Become an Official WAI Chapter
Everything you need to organize your local chapter can be found right here!
Are you interested in starting a WAI chapter near you? We have organized all of the tools that you will need in one convenient location!
Take a look at all of the documents provided to learn more.
Still have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out to us at chapters@wai.org!
Start A Women in Aviation Chapter - presentation [.pdf]
- Guidance for new chapter leaders: Starting a Chapter Summary
- WE ARE WAI presentation - for chapter use!
- 2024 Provisional Chapter Application [PDF]
- 2024 Official Chapter Application [PDF]
- Looking for guidance to write your chapter's Articles of Incorporation ? Look no further: Guidelines & Sample Articles of Incorporation
- Looking for guidance to write your chapter's Bylaws? We've got you covered: Guidelines & Sample Bylaws
- Required & Suggested Board Positions & Sample Board Member Agreement
- Required & Suggested Chapter Committees
- Looking for some guidance on your leadership positions? Use these forms as a guideline, edit and format them to fit your chapter's needs! Sample Officer Responsibilities
- For your internal chapter use, pass the important information down from one group of leaders to the next using the WAI Chapter Continuity Tool
The 2023 Provisional Chapter Applicaton Fee is $100
Pay Your Provisional Application Fee Here
The 2023 Official Chapter Application Fee is $150
Pay Your Official Application Fee Here
Thinking about starting a student or collegiate chapter? They are unique! Check out our Chapter Connect Webinar for some helpful advice all about Managing Student WAI Chapters below:
IRS and Tax Guidelines
Chapters on their journey to becoming Official will have a few things to do with the IRS to prepare themselves to legally accept donations, gain sponsorships, and file taxes. Find the documents and guidance you will need here:
- EIN & Taxes
- Checklist for USA Chapters Under the Group Exemption
- Student & Collegiate Chapter Tax Exemption and A Note to Student Chapters
- Authorization Form for Inclusion in Tax-Exempt Group [PDF]
Don't forget to catch up on the Chapter Leadership Connect Webinars posted on our Youtube Channel!
