Build Your Chapter Binder

                      

     

With recruitment over and school back in session, chapter meetings are about to get crazy! The best thing to do before that happens is to get organized and build the perfect chapter binder.

Honestly, I think the easiest way to stay organized is with segmentation - aka you need dividers. My chapter binder has 5 tabs - Notes, Calendar, Workshops, Constitution and a tab for my position or committee information.

Lets start at the beginning! I think that the best thing to have at easy access, not in a tab at all, should be a contact list with your executive boards phone numbers and emails. If relevant, you can put really any sister's contact information here. Then comes your first tab, Notes.

In the notes section, put notebook paper. A little more. Maybe a smidge more than that. If it seems like you have too much you probably have enough. Here is where you will keep notes during chapter, have spare paper for when you have that amazing t-shirt idea or when you need to talk to the person next to you without really talking. This would also be a great place to put our chapter printable!

Second, I would put in a calendar of all soroity events. This shouldn't replace writing the dates in your planner but it sure can help when you are trying to figure in when to have your weekly study group. This is also a great reference tool during chapter that enables you to always know what date something is going on. 

Third, keep a copy of your notes from all of your workshops. Your executive board doesn't just put these on for fun - they really want you to remember and be able to use this stuff. With a copy of all of your notes from workshops, you can reference back to your Academic chair's study tips during finals or your Special Events chair's checklist for a perfect event. 

Fourth, keep a copy of your chapters constitution and bylaws if it's something you have access to. Not only is it awesome to have one at eAsy access, but if you have questions about whether something is ok or not, you can refer back to your original rules. 

Last, keep a tab with info for your current position. When I was Social Media Coordinator, I kept a copy of all of my chapter's login information. You can also use this space to help keep meeting notes for different committees you are on. 

        

Good luck with your chapter binder and have a great semester! 

-Sonia