Chapters
A Reading League Chapter is recognized as an entity with a similar mission to The Reading League (TRL) and that aligns with the purposes, activities, policies, and procedures established by TRL. New York State is served by The Reading League National Organization.
Chapters
A Reading League Chapter is recognized as an entity with a similar mission to The Reading League (TRL) and that aligns with the purposes, activities, policies, and procedures established by TRL. New York State is served by The Reading League National Organization.
- The Reading League Colorado
- The Reading League Connecticut
- The Reading League Florida
- The Reading League Georgia
- The Reading League Indiana
- The Reading League Illinois
- The Reading League Kansas
- The Reading League Louisiana
- The Reading League Maryland
- The Reading League Michigan
- The Reading League New Jersey
- The Reading League Oklahoma
- The Reading League Ohio
- The Reading League Pennsylvania
- The Reading League Texas
- The Reading League Vermont
- The Reading League Virginia
- The Reading League Washington, DC
- The Reading League Wisconsin
Rationale for Affiliation
Affiliation with a national organization provides many benefits; Chapters gain:
- Expertise through consultation and technical assistance;
- Visibility and clout as part of a larger, more powerful group;
- Exposure and marketing on the TRL website;
- Coordination of its programs and activities with those of TRL;
- Access to information and materials such as presentations, handouts, videos;
- Increased advocacy and traction for its mission.
General Criteria
Chapters will:
- Incorporate as a separate organization
- Become a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the IRS code or have a fiscal sponsor that is tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3)
- Obtain and maintain appropriate insurance
- Establish bylaws that are consistent with those of TRL
- File an annual report to TRL on July 1 of each year
- Appoint a President and Treasurer
- File audited financial reports with TRL
- File IRS form 990 (or 990-EZ or 990-N) each year
- Secure a membership base of at least 35 members
- Seek funding or sponsorship for local activities and events
- Pay a yearly affiliation fee to TRL (with the exception of Year One)
- Offer events and engage in activities in alignment with the purpose and mission of TRL
- Secure approval in advance from TRL for presentations, materials, sponsors/vendors
- Maintain full transparency of activities and events
- Abide by all the terms of the Affiliation Agreement
Applying for Chapter Status
Before becoming a Chapter, interested parties will submit to TRL:
- Statement of goals and objectives of the group, to demonstrate alignment and consistency
with those of TRL’s mission “to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence aligned reading instruction.” - List of officers and description of duties
- Interested member list
- Method or plan for funding or revenue-generation
- Initial plan for events and activities in which the Chapter wishes to engage
Application for The Reading League Chapters
Please complete the information below and attach a list of potential members in your geographic area. Submit completed application to Andrea Setmeyer, National Chapter Coordinator at andreaset@thereadingleague.org
Download Application