Just follow these 4 easy steps to establish your regional ITEA chapter:

1. Print, fill out and return the ITEA Regional Chapter Application with a check or money order for $25.00 (one time chapter application fee as long as the chapter remains active every year), payable to ITEA.
2. Secure the services of a contact person or sponsor who will serve as a liaison between your local chapter and the parent organization of ITEA. For example, if you are forming a University Chapter your contact person could be your studio teacher.
3. All chapter members must be members in good standing of ITEA (everyone must be a member).
4. Each fall, send to the ITEA Regional Coordinator, a list of your officers, members, and, if possible, photos and projected activities for inclusion on the ITEA Online Chapters page. Additional photos and announcements may be submitted throughout the year.

Upon receipt of your completed application and check for $25.00, you will be sent your chapter's official certificate, which serves as acknowledgment of your chapter's organization.  

If I may be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. On behalf of the International Tuba-Euphonium Association, we wish you much success.

Deanna Swoboda, Membership Coordinator

Suggested Activities for ITEA Regional Chapters

1. Organize and sponsor an "OCTUBAFEST."
2. Organize and sponsor a “Tubaween Concert,” on Halloween.
3. Organize a TubaChristmas event.
4. Seek official organizational recognition on campus (if affiliated with a college or university) or in your community by the local arts association.
5. Attend regional, national, and international ITEA functions.
6. Establish and maintain communication with other regional chapters in your area. Plan joint activities and concerts.
7. Sponsor a composition, transcription, or arranging competition.
8. Present a program at an area junior or senior high school; develop programs to educate and inspire young tubists and euphoniumists.
9. Form or assist a local high school tuba-euphonium ensemble.
10. Serve as a source for private teachers in the area.
11. Provide tutoring for college students who are studying the tuba or euphonium as a minor instrument.
12. Publish a local tuba-euphonium newsletter and distribute it to interested parties throughout your region including high school band directors.
13. Lead sectional rehearsals.
14. Select a member or group of members to research a specific topic for a presentation to the chapter. Encourage follow-up discussion.
15. Hold regular meetings of the chapter and include performances.
16. Rehearse tuba-euphonium ensemble music
17. Assign orchestral excerpts to individual members for presentation and discussion.
18. Solicit an instrument repairman to speak about maintenance.
19. Assist in the organization of a Regional ITEA Conference.
20. Combine creative energies and ideas to develop new means to promote the positive image of the tuba and euphonium and its players in your community.
21. Throughout the year, submit pictures (jpeg files), articles and announcements to the ITEA Regional Coordinator for possible inclusion at the ITEA website, iteaonline.org.

Chapter Guidelines

Suggested Procedure for Establishing a Local Chapter

1.   Meet with other tubists and euphoniumists in your area to determine the level of interest, the number of potential members, and the scope and direction of your chapter (school, college, community, area, etc.).

2.   Secure the services of a contact person or sponsor who is an active member of ITEA.   In school or college situations, a faculty member is suggested, but any ITEA member can function in this capacity.

3.   Find a time for all to meet to discuss the need and desirability for a local chapter. Discuss the possible types of activities your chapter may wish to engage in.

4.   Complete and return to the Treasurer of ITEA the "ITEA Regional Chapter Application" with a check or money order payable to ITEA.   Find fee information and ITEA address on the Chapter application.   The regional chapter fee is a one-time fee, unless the chapter lapses for a period of one year or longer.

5.Upon receipt of the chapter certificate, the members should meet to adopt by-laws, elect officers, and begin to develop the program of activities of the chapter.

6. The Chapter shall elect officers and ITEA liaison at the first regular meeting following July 1 each year.

7. In the fall of each year, the chapter shall submit an annual report to the Regional Chapter Coordinator, listing officers, liaison, and projected activities and photo if available.   Photos should be submitted as jpeg files for inclusion in the chapters page at the ITEA website, iteaonline.org.