Starting a Chapter

Thanks for your interest in starting a Chapter at your CCRC. The State Bylaws say that 20 members are needed to form a chapter. Contact the State President for assistance. The President can suggest a way to gather a group to share information about MaCCRA and why it is important to have a local chapter.

Here is a list of items that will be helpful in forming a MaCCRA Chapter.

• Starting a MaCCRA Chapter
• What is MaCCRA?
• MaCCRA Brochure
• Application Form
• State MaCCRA Bylaws
• Apply for IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Sample IRS EIN letter
• Sample Bulletin Board Poster
• Sample Chapter Bylaws
• MaCCRA Video on YouTube for Membership
• MaCCRA Policies and Procedures

Chapter Forms

• Colored Logo and Black and White Logo
• Stationery Letterhead
• Dues Transmittal Form
• Census Form send in Januaruy and June
• MaCCRA Treasurer Expense Form
• Membership Card Template (try Avery business card template 8871)
  • Word document – customize for CCRC by typing in year and chapter name.
  • PDF document – write-in name, year, and chapter.
• Sample Renewal Forms
  • Ingleside at King Farm
  • Charlestown
  • Broadmead

Hosting a State Meeting

MaCCRA holds two statewide meetings a year in June and December. Chapters are requested to host the meetings for between 50 – 75 people.

• Host Responsibilities
• Sample Registration Form