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SNDA Chapter Initiation/Reactivation

In order for a new SNDA to be established or a previously existing chapter to be re-established, a potential chapter members must complete the following steps:

Step 1

‍Identify an advisor at the potential chapter’s dental school

Step 2

  • Follow any university guidelines necessary to establish/register an organization on campus.
  • Establish a Chapter Constitution and By-laws
  • Elect a local executive board. Once chapter President is identified – must be added to President’s GroupMe (must contact DRC by email to be added).
  • Complete Chapter Contact form & attend monthly Presidents meeting (must contact DRC by email for form & monthly meeting information)

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Step 3
Must advise DRC by email of the chapter’s desire to present a speech at an HOD meeting for chapter initiation.

Have delegate(s) present at the Mid Year Delegates Meeting or National Convention.

  • Delegate must present a speech at the House of Delegates meeting.
  • Speech topics should include (but are not limited to):
  • Chapter Initiation Reasoning
  • Sustainability Plans (May also present examples of past events held)
  • Visions, missions, and plans for new chapter
  • *Potential chapters are allowed to carry out local programming prior to being voted in as a new chapter and can use those events as examples given in their speech. – hosting local programming prior to presenting the chapter speech is not required, but an option.

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Step 4

‍Receive a majority vote at the either House of Delegates Meeting for chapter initiation.

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For more information about Chapter Initiation, please check out our constitution and chapter manual.

Questions? Please contact our Director of Regional Communications for more information.