Starting a Local Section…

Local sections are vital members of the OSA community. OSA’s national organization works to support each group and its members through a variety of resources, funding opportunities, special events and more. We encourage you to work with colleagues in your area to establish a section!

Step 1

Hold an organizational meeting and elect officers. If you need assistance recruiting attendees, OSA can assist by providing a list of OSA national members in your area. A minimum of 10 members are needed to establish a local section.

Step 2

1. Submit the following application materials to OSA's Membership & Education Services (MES) Council for consideration:
2. A letter of intent, describing the purpose of your section. Sample letter
3. A copy of your bylaws. Sample bylaws
4. A roster of members, including a list of designated officers (a minimum of 10 members are needed.)

Submit your section application materials electronically: chaptersandsections@osa.org, or by mail to:
OSA Member Services Department
C/O Chapters and Sections
2010 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036 USA
If approved by the MES Council, your section can begin taking advantage of the wide assortment of benefits and services available to OSA Local Sections right away.