Start or Reactivate a Chapter
Interested in starting or reactivating a chapter? Visit the Chapter Directory to see if there's already a chapter in your area. Then, follow the guidelines below to get started.
Start a New Chapter
The Global Membership Committee reviews petitions for new chapters twice a year and makes recommendations to the SfN Council. Inquire with chapters@sfn.org to confirm submission deadlines.
To start a new chapter, follow these guidelines:
- Submit a Chapter Petition Form signed by 10 Regular or Emeritus SfN members in the same geographic region.
- A prospective chapter may only submit a petition if a local chapter does not already exist.
- A chapter must adopt bylaws to regulate its affairs that don’t conflict with SfN's articles of incorporation or bylaws. View sample chapter bylaws.
- Chapter bylaws must be approved by the Global Membership Committee prior to adoption.
To learn more, visit Chapter Resources. Submit questions and completed petitions to chapters@sfn.org.
Reactivate a Chapter
The Global Membership Committee approves petitions for chapter reactivation on a rolling basis.
To reactivate a chapter, follow these guidelines:
- Elect a representative responsible for completing the Chapter Reactivation Form. The chapter representative must be an active Regular or Emeritus SfN member.
- Update/adopt bylaws to regulate your chapter's affairs (a must). These bylaws cannot conflict with SfN's articles of incorporation or bylaws. View sample chapter bylaws.
To learn more, visit Chapter Resources. Forward all requested items to chapters@sfn.org for review and approval.
