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Start a Chapter

We Get It! Starting a High School Club Can Be Challenging...

The Project Smile Core Team aims to make your role as a club president as easy and impactful as possible! The Core Team will ensure you feel comfortable hosting club meetings, spearheading fundraisers, and recruiting new members. We are excited to work with you!

Steps for Creating a Chapter

1

Chat With

Us

Please contact us to set up your initial meeting with a member of the Project Smile core team. During our first meeting, we will provide a general overview of Project Smile and discuss any questions you may have about starting a Project Smile chapter.

2

Gain Chapter Approval

Every high school has its own process for approving new clubs. Please work with  your guidance counselor to learn more about your school’s club approval process. Please note that most high schools require clubs to have a faculty member serve as a chapter advisor.

3

Recruit Club Members

After your club is approved by your school, we will work with you to develop a recruitment strategy tailored to your high school.

4

Host First Meeting

The Project Smile Core Team will provide you with materials to be shared during your first meeting. We will ensure you have everything you need to feel prepared and ready to execute!

5

Form Executive Board

As a chapter president, you will be responsible for establishing and leading an executive board that consists of fellow students / club members.

6

Start Fundraising

The Project Smile Core Team will work in lockstep with you to establish fundraisers, contact hospitals, and coordinate toy donations.

Chapter Goals

All new chapter presidents will work to fulfill the following goals by the conclusion of their first year as presidents. The core team will continuously check in with each chapter president to track progress against all goals.

Educational Toys

Make 3 Hospital Toy Drop-offs

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Complete 3 Fundraisers

Calculate Savings

Raise at least $500

Chapter President Responsibilities

Chapter president responsibilities include:

  • Leading all club and executive board meetings

  • Ensuring club advisors and Project Smile Core Team members are aware of key chapter updates

  • Supervising all club members

  • Collaborating with Executive Board to organize fundraisers

  • Coordinating  toy donations with hospitals

Creating an Executive Board

One of your first tasks as a Project Smile President will be to create an  Executive Board for your chapter. Executive Boards typically consist of the following positions; however, Presidents can completely customize their Executive Boards to their liking!

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VP Hospital Coordinator

  1. Coordinates outreach and leads communication with all hospitals

  2. Establishes the schedule for donating toys to each hospital

  3. Organizes and executes each hospital toy drop-off

Volunteer Group

VP

Fundraising

  1. Brainstorms and leads all fundraising activities

  2. Develops all marketing materials

Donating Money

Treasurer

  1. Manages finances of fundraisers and donations using Project Smile-provided toolkit

  2. Ensures chapter adheres to high school's fundraising policies

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Secretary

  1. Keeps club roster up to date

  2. Reminds club members of upcoming meetings

  3. Records meeting minutes

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