Chapter Checklist
Incorporated Apra Chapters are provided the Chapter Checklist on an annual basis in an effort to streamline annual reporting requirements, as well as benefit reminders and the opportunity for consistent communication and support from Apra International to the Chapters.
Chapter Checklist
Additional Resources and Templates
Chapter Calendar: Our Chapter Calendar allows visibility into all of the great programming that our Chapters are offering locally to their members.
Chapter Map: Apra has more than 20 Chapters across the United States, Australia, and Canada.
Chapter Officer and Director List Template: Apra International requests all incoming Chapter Officer and Director lists on an annual basis in Q4, which is used for filing the Chapter's Annual Report with the Illinois Secretary of State.
Dissolution Instructions: Dissolution of an Apra Chapter must take place in compliance with the Chapter’s bylaws and in accordance with the IRS dissolution procedures. Apra International may take action to dissolve a Chapter upon failure to meet the Chapter annual requirements per the Apra International bylaws. For additional guidance on dissolving a Chapter, please reach out to Apra International.
Guidelines for Starting a Chapter: If your area or region is not currently represented by an Apra Chapter, consider starting a local Chapter.
IL Secretary of State Business Search: To find your Chapter's file number, original incorporation date, and filing status, please visit the Secretary of State's website to search for your Chapter. Note, Apra International is the registered agent for all Chapters and processes all Chapter Annual Reports.
IRS 990N Tax Form: In May each year, Apra International collects 990-N forms from all US Chapters for filing with the IRS.
Liability Coverage Summary: Apra International provides liability insurance to Apra Chapters. Also available are certificates of insurance for Apra Chapter events. For more information on the current policy, please contact Apra International.
Name Change Procedures: If your Chapter determines the need to change the name of their Chapter, please review the name change procedures as outlined and contact Apra International with any questions.
Programming Templates: When organizing your Chapter events, please take the opportunity to review the templates below to assist you in your pre and post event planning.
Online Chapter Leader Community: A forum for Chapter Leaders to faciliate communication and document sharing between Chapters. Please review the instructions on how to use the exchange and contact info@aprahome.org for access.