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Objectives
The primary objective of
AIMS International chapters is to provide a forum where the members
can network for their professional growth and development. The
chapter meetings should also provide opportunities for social
interaction, mutual support, professional dialogue, public outreach
and service, and professionalization of management education. The
chapter activities should carry out the mission of the parent body -
AIMS International.
Activities
The chapters are free to
conduct professional activities that serve broad objectives as
outlined above and be consistent with the mission of AIMS
International. Some of the activities that chapters can pursue are:
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Lectures,
Seminars, Workshops
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Training
Programmes for Academia and Industry
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Quality
Assurance Programmes (e.g. AMCAT)
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Student
Enrichment Activities
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Regional
Conferences
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Social
get-together for networking
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Newsletter
Starting a Chapter
A chapter can be started
by anyone who has been a regular member of AIMS International for at
least immediate past two years. If the chapter application is
approved, he/she will be the Chapter Director.
Intent Letter:
The interested individual should first e-mail a letter of intent to
start a chapter. The letter should declare an intention to start a
chapter, define the geographical region that it wishes to serve,
name of a local institute that would support the chapter, and
motivation to start the chapter. A copy of current CV should also be
attached.
The above material will
be reviewed by the parent body and a response will be sent within
one month. Those who are approved in the initial scrutiny will be
requested to submit a formal application.
Application: A
chapter application package should consist of:
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A formal application form for chapter formation
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The application should be signed by at least 20 AIMS
International members (if any of them are new members, the
membership form along with membership dues should be included)
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A list of business schools along with details of their heads in
the chapter region
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A support letter by a local academic institution. The letter
should clearly indicate the type of support that will be provided.
The least that is expected is free facilities for the chapter
activities. An institution making significant and long-term
commitment will increase chances of chapter approval.
A decision will be made
within one month and communicated to the applicant. In order to
expedite, the applicant is encourage to scan and e-mail the above.
Chapter
Responsibilities
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A chapter is expected to conduct its business in the most
professional manner. Its activities must be consistent with the
mission and objectives of AIMS International.
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A chapter should conduct at least four activities in a calendar
year.
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A chapter should keep proper record of chapter members and update
them and inform the parent body with the changes.
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Any activity that requires collection of funds (fees, membership,
subscription, etc.) must be done with prior written approval from
AIMS International.
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An annual report should be submitted by January 31 of the
previous year’s activities. The report should specify activities
performed by the chapter. The report should also provide details of
the financial operations during the calendar year.
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If in a calendar year a surplus is generated, it will transfer
50% of the surplus to the parent body. The remaining 50% can be
retained by the chapter for its future activities.
The Chapter Director can recommend appointment of additional
officers to the parent body, as needed to serve the chapter.
However, the number of officers should be kept to an absolute
minimum. The details of officers should be reported. If an appointed
officer fails to perform his/her role, a report should be
immediately made to parent body for suitable action.
Chapter Membership
In order to become a
member of a chapter, an individual must be member of AIMS
International. A member can express his/her desire to join a
chapter. There is no additional fee to become a chapter member.
If a new membership
application and fee are submitted through a chapter, the parent body
will give 50% of the membership dues to the chapter at the end of
the calendar year. If a membership is renewed though a chapter, the
parent body will give 25%of the membership dues to the chapter at
the end of calendar year. In case of life members, the chapter will
receive one time 25% of the dues.
Chapter Suspension/Closure
A chapter can be
suspended/closed or the Chapter Director may be removed/replaced
under any of the following circumstances:
a)
Failing to perform in a professional manner
b)
Failing to perform the chapter responsibilities
c)
Misappropriation of funds
d)
Falling short of at least 20 chapter members
e)
Any other behavior/activities considered inappropriate
AIMS International also reserves the right to redefine the
geographical region of chapters in future should such a need arise.
AIMS International Responsibility
AIMS International will
provide all its support it can to make chapter vibrant and help its
members achieve the highest level of professional growth and
development. AIMS International will also provide necessary advice
and guidance to chapters to achieve their specific goals. It will
create a hyperlink of chapters on its web site so that chapters can
post their activities. AIMS International will routinely inform its
members the activities of chapters and publish the same in its
quarterly publication, The Management Faculty.
AIMS international is
not responsible for any of the activities and conduct of chapters,
Chapter Director or any of the chapter officers or members. Any
individual or organization dealing with any chapter officer must do
so at their own risk. Any inappropriate actions and activities of
chapters should be reported to the parent organization.
AIMS International
reserves rights to make any changes in the policies without prior
notice.
Contact:
All
correspondence should be addressed to the following address.
AIMS International
12436 FM 1960 W., Pmb #140
Houston, TX 77065
USA
E-mail:
chapters@aims-international.org
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