{"id":260,"date":"2016-05-17T13:57:40","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T19:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/?page_id=260"},"modified":"2018-03-09T10:55:38","modified_gmt":"2018-03-09T16:55:38","slug":"resources-for-chapters-and-sigs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for Chapters and SIGs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Chapter-SIG Navigation&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.105&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/\">Resources for Chapters and SIGs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Applying for ICG Affiliation\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/starting-a-chapter\/\">Starting a Chapter<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/icg-affiliation-benefits\/\">Chapter Benefits<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/starting-a-special-interest-group-sig\/\">Starting a SIG<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/sig-benefits\/\">SIG Benefits<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Getting Started\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/tips-for-new-chapters-and-sig\/\">Tips for New Chapters and SIGs<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/sample-bylaws\/\">Sample Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/sample-code-of-conduct\/\">Sample Code of Conduct<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/get-your-group-online\/\">Getting Online<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/employer-id-for-u-s-chapters-and-sigs\/\">Applying for a U.S. Employer Identification Number (EIN)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/setting-up-a-bank-account\/\">Setting up a Bank Account<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/setting-up-an-online-payment-account\/\">Setting up an Online Payment Account<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/getting-started-as-an-icg-board-member\/\">Getting Started for ICG Board Members<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Running Your Chapter or SIG\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/sample-officer-descriptions\/\">Sample Officer Job Descriptions<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/reportingmembership\/\">Reporting Membership<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/participating-in-icgs-group-exemption-letter-gel\/\">Applying for Tax Exempt Status<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/productsforgroups\/\">Free and Discounted\r\nProducts and Services<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/insurance\/\">General and Event Insurance<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/automating-event-registration-with-surveymonkey-and-paypal\/\">Automating Event Registration and Payment<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/event-and-activity-ideas\/\">Events and Activities Idea Bank<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Promoting Your Chapter or SIG\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/resources-for-chapters-and-sigs\/public-relations-tips-media-guide\/\">Public Relations Tips and Media Guide<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/costume.org\/wp\/public-relations\/\">Public Relations Templates<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243;][et_pb_text background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; 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Learn about the benefits of ICG affiliation and the process of applying.<\/p>\n<h4>Getting Started<\/h4>\n<p>Once your affiliaton is approved, the process of comming onboard can seem complicated, but relax &#8212; it&#8217;s really not. The resources available here will provide guidance and useful tips to simplify the process.<\/p>\n<h4>Running Your Chapter or SIG<\/h4>\n<p>Once your Chapter or SIG is started, what should it be doing to run smoothly and take advantage of available resources? This section provides information that will help your Chapter or SIG leadership learn about job responsibilities, apply for tax-exempt status, and take advantage of available benefits and free or discounted products and services,<\/p>\n<h4>Promoting Your Chapter or SIG<\/h4>\n<p>Promoting your Chapter or SIG is important to attract new members, let people know about your activities, and gain support in your local or interest community. 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