How to Start a New Chapter or Network
- Check here to see if there is already an established chapter where you live or affinity network.
- If there is not an established chapter where you live or an affinity network, complete the online interest form before February 1 (annually).
- Attend a Spring Information Session hosted by Texas Exes Association staff members throughout March/April.
- Invitations are sent to alumni who completed the interest form.
- Agree to the Texas Exes Chapter and Network Leader roles and expectations by June 1.
- Complete the year-long onboarding and training process with the Texas Exes Association staff (July 1 - June 30).
What is the difference between Chapters and Networks?
Chapters, both chartered and non-chartered, are local affiliates of the Texas Exes and are geographic bound. Networks are affiliates of the Texas Exes; an affinity network is a group of people who share interests, issues, and a common bond or background, and offer support for each other.
All Texas Exes Chapters and Networks receive a registered trademarked logo, website, Office 365 account, Premium Eventbrite account, and other resources!
Onboarding Notes:
If you are interested in establishing a chapter in your area or begin the process of starting a network, you will need to attend one online information session with the Chapter and Network Department staff.
Please be sure to complete the online interest form so that you can receive further information regarding the online information session.
Once you have attended the information session, if you would like to continue the onboarding process of establishing a new chapter or network, you will do so with the support of the Texas Exes Chapter and Network Staff.
The first year of onboarding (July 1 – June 30) is considered a probationary year focused on learning, planning, and leadership development. During this time, prospective chapter and network leaders will receive structured training and support from Texas Exes staff to build a strong foundation for their group. No official activities or events are hosted during this phase. Upon successful completion of the onboarding year, the chapter or network will be formally recognized and may begin hosting events and engaging alumni using the full suite of Texas Exes resources.
If you are looking to establish a chapter or network and it is outside the window of onboarding, you will be able to move forward with this process the following year.
Note: Our Texas Exes Chapter and Network Leadership Year runs from July 1 - June 30th of the next year.