Chapters – General Information


  • Chapters are an integral part of the decision-making processes within WAPPA. The Board of Management will use Chapters to review and seek feedback on topical issues.
  • As a membership driven organization WAPPA relies on members to channel issues and concerns through Chapters to the Board of Management. “District Issues” will be a regular agenda item at State Assemblies to ensure members’ issues are discussed.
  • Chapters will be organized with consideration of DET Districts however chapter processes will be developed by the members of the chapter and will have an elected chairperson.
  • Chapter information will be able to be viewed on the WAPPA website.
  • Chapter issues and concerns will be tabled at monthly Board meetings for discussion and action.
  • Three times per year, State Assemblies will be held and Chapter Chairs will be invited to attend and represent their chapters.


The Chapter Chairperson role is a:

  1. Disseminator of WAPPA information to members in his / her district
    • Promptly dispatches or delivers reports
    • Association issues / surveys
    • Chapter newsletters
    • Contribute to the association’s communications E.G. Chapter Roundups

  2. Positive influence for WAPPA in the district.
    • Encourage administrators to join WAPPA
    • To take and encourage others to take an active part in the Association’s operations
    • To make regular contact with Chapter members
    • To assist in membership drives as needed
    • To support members collegially as required.
    • Advises WAPPA Business Centre of any significant events (births / deaths / retirements / accidents / tragedies /serious illnesses / etc
    • Assists in the induction of new principals in the district
    • Mentors and is regarded as a “significant other” and may act as an advocate for other members.

  3. Conduit for members’ interests.
    • Is aware of the association’s management structures and services so members can quickly be directed to the appropriate management committee member
    • Organizes district visits for board of management members to visit and address members at district gatherings
    • Provides feedback to WAPPA management board.

  4. Assists with the organization of Conference and Subsidy monies for members
    • Assists Business Manager as required to ensures subsidy packages are distributed according to guidelines
    • Ensures that AGM notices of motions and other agenda items are collected from and distributed to all members in accordance with the constitution of the association if required.

  5. Advocate for professional development in the district
    • Reports to colleagues re. District PD activities
    • Contributes to WAPPA’s publications on matters of significance from districts