Charge and responsibilities:
The charge of the Chapters Committee is to work with Apra International and the Chapter Leaders to identify opportunities for sharing knowledge and to enhance the efficiency of chapter operations and programming.
The Chapters Committee accomplishes these goals by co-creating resources with Apra International, providing input to Apra International’s board of directors, and designing an engaging annual Chapter Leader Summit and Chapters Share the Knowledge program.
More information on Chapters can be found here.
Committee accomplishments and activities:
Recent Chapters Committee successes include launching an integrated chapter event calendar, expanding the Chapters Community in PRSPCT-L, and pivoting the Chapters Share the Knowledge to a year-round program featuring on-demand viewing for Apra University members. In August 2026, in conjunction with Apra International, the Committee hosted an expanded Chapter Summit focused on growing the partnership between the larger organization and its chapter community. Beyond the committee’s annual programming, current committee goals include spotlighting programming and membership successes from chapters and creating a responsibilities checklist for chapter leaders to help demystify the requirements of operating a successful chapter.
Term of Service:
Committee members serve for one year, effective September 1 through August 31. The committee of 6-8 members typically meets once a month via Zoom. Committee members usually spend 2-4 hours per month on committee activities.
Time Commitment:
Committee Chair: 6-8 hours most months. 8-10 hours in months leading up to the Chapter Summit. Committee Members: 2-4 hours per month, on average, excluding Chapter Summits. The Committee meets monthly and participates in an annual summit with chapter leaders in conjunction with the Apra International Board. The chair is expected to attend meetings. Committee members are encouraged but not required to attend meetings. Committee work typically commences in September and concludes in July.