Start a Chapter

Like the organic movement was founded to build local food networks, we want to encourage OrganicAthlete members to organize on a local level. OrganicAthlete's chapters are a way for OrganicAthlete members to connect to local members, have fun and promote OrganicAthlete's mission in their area.

Chapter FAQs:

Is there a chapter in my area?
Check our chapter directory.

What sports or activities do chapters participate in?
That's entirely up to the interests and energy of the chapter members. We encourage chapters to be inclusive of cycling, running, and triathlon and to organize regular social events such as potlucks or restaurant outings. But if you wanted to start an OrganicAthlete chapter with a soccer team, you could!

How do I get started?
There are 3 stages of chapter formation:

	Chapter in Formation	Official Chapter	Chartered Chapter
Benefits	Chapter "starter kit" Custom flyers for your chapter Copies of OA brochures and printed materials Chapter homepage on organicathlete.org member blogs member events chapter forum Listing in chapter directory List of current members in the area	Chapter in formation benefits plus: organicathlete.org email address for chapter Outreach expenses may be covered upon approval	Order custom printed OrganicAthlete gear must be ordered through OA office must meet OA design specs Use of OA's 501(c)(3) status for fundraising Authorization to open chapter bank account $150 outreach expense account Additional outreach expenses may be covered upon approval Limited loans for fundraising events
Criteria	Any OrganicAthlete member in a geographic region may apply to start a chapter.	Ofiicial chapters must have an organizing committee 3 members.	In addition to the organizing committee, chartered chapters must have a minimum of 8 current members in good standing.