Professional Chapters

Professional Chapters are groups of MBB Members who are in the same  geographic area and share the same passion for MBB’s mission. They work together to translate MBB's goals into action and outreach in their communities.

The main activities of Professional Chapters are local educational events, public dialogues, local training sessions, conference participation, and providing support to MBB projects.

At this time MBB has eight active Professional Chapters as follows:  

• Colorado Chapter ~ Denver, Colorado, USA
• DC/Maryland Chapter ~ Washington D.C. & Maryland, USA
• New York Chapter ~ New York, New York, USA
• NorCal Chapter ~ Northern California, USA
• San Diego Chapter ~ San Diego California, USA
• SoCal Chapter ~ Los Angeles & Southern California, USA
• Italian Chapter ~ Rome, Italy
• UK Chapter ~ England, United Kingdom
  

If you would like contact to the Professional Chapters please contact MBB’s Program Director at gsaxby@mediatorsbeyondborders.org.

How to Start a Professional Chapter

1. Read Our Website - Please familiarize yourself with the MBB website including the project pages.

2. Identify Key Persons - Find at least one person who is willing to serve as the contact person and consult with your colleagues in your area about starting a Professional Chapter.

3. Contact MBB – Please fill in the start a professional chapter application form or contact the MBB Program Director Gillian Saxby.

4. Begin to Raise Support - Use the brochures, power points and other materials available online in our Promote MBB section to raise awareness in your area. Please contact the Program Director for the most current information.

5. Prepare a Constitution - The Program Director will provide you with information about how to start a Professional Chapter including a constitution template. The Chapter representative will complete the required sections of the constitution and will send it back to the Program Director for comment. International Professional Chapters require MBB Board approval of their constitutions.  

6. Hold First Chapter Meeting - Hold the first Chapter meeting, elect officers, and ratify the constitution. You may want to start to discuss with the chapter members what types or projects or ideas they want to pursue, who will work on them and within what time frames.

6. Submit your Constitution - Once you have ratified your constitution, please contact the Program Director and e-mail her your constitution. 

7. Keep MBB Updated - It is critical to keept the Program Director informed as your chapter progresses. We are here to provide any assistance you may need.

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Ideas for Chapter Programs and Projects

In accordance with the recently Board approved Chapters Programs and Process Policy, the information available via the link below clarifies the types of Chapter programs for Professional and University Chapters as well as the required MBB approval processes. Click to read more about types of chapter programs and the required MBB approval processes.