ACEI BRANCH MANUAL

A Manual for ACEI Branches and Branch Leaders

ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL
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World Wide Web: http://www.acei.org

Congratulations on accepting a leadership position in ACEI.


The following is your on-line guide to running a successful ACEI branch. It has been designed to assist in keeping you and your fellow branch leaders educated in the administration of operating a volunteer local branch. It covers a wide array of topics and situations that may arise during your term of office. The Appendix sections contain required and useful forms and handbooks. Please contact Headquarters if you would like to see other information included.

Please direct other branch officers and committee members to this site.

Table of Contents


Note: Underlined items indicate a switch to a new chapter.

Letter to ACEI Leaders

Introduction to ACEI

How to Use This Manual

How ACEI Functions

A Brief History of ACEI

ACEI At Work

Leadership

ACEI Membership

Membership Recruitment and Retention

Organizing a Branch

Steps to Take in Organizing a Branch on Campus

Financial Information

Tax Information

How to Set Up Programs

Meetings

Board Meetings

Successful Fundraising Projects

Service Projects

ACEI Awards and Grants

Appendix 1 Required Forms

Appendix 2 Important Forms & Information

Appendix 3 Grants, Awards & Programs

Appendix 4 Week of the Classroom Teacher

Appendix 5 Sample Materials

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