Welcome, Leaders of HLAA Chapters and State organizations and HLAA Chapter Coordinators!
Whether you are the current, elected Leader or President, or the Leader-Elect, Newsletter Editor, Treasurer or Chapter Coordinator, this page is for you! Chapters and State organizations represent heart and muscle of the national HLAA. HLAA staff and resources are here to help you succeed in your HLAA role.
The single, most comprehensive source for leadership materials is the HLAA Leaders Wiki, an online encyclopedia of tools, tips and techniques for running a successful Chapter or State organization. The Wiki is available at your convenience, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Wiki features answers commonly-asked questions like:
- How does our Chapter apply for federal income tax exemption under the HLAA group exemption (501c3)?
- How can I get HLAA membership brochures, copies of Hearing Loss Magazines and other HLAA materials?
- How can I help revive my Chapter?
- Where can I find tools to help me be more effective as a leader?
- Where do I find my Chapter or State’s HLAA logo?
- Do you have any meeting suggestions?
- Where can I find tools to help me be more effective as a leader?
Other resources include HLAA listservs, staff blogs, Executive Director Brenda Battat’s “This Month in Bethesda” report, the HLAA e-News (electronic newsletter) and information on the HLAA website.
Hosted by Yahoo, HLAA listservs are online communities are tailored to Chapter and State organization leaders and newsletter editors. HLAA monitors both listservs and you need to request joining the lists. They offer a world of insight into important and timely topics.
- The HLAA Official Leaders List is for elected current and future presidents, leaders and steering/planning committee chairs. Join the HLAA Official Leaders List.
- The Newsletter Editors List is for those people responsible for gathering content for their Chapter or State newsletters. Join the Newsletter Editors List.
- Staff blogs are designed to keep readers aware of the latest developments. For more information and to subscribe, please visit the HLAA Staff Blogs page.
- As a Chapter or State organization leader, you automatically receive by email a copy of Executive Director Brenda Battat’s “This Month in Bethesda” report each month. Please read it and post it in your Chapter or State organization’s newsletter and/or read it aloud at your membership meetings.
We invite you to explore the information found throughout the HLAA website.
Should you have any questions please contact the HLAA States and Chapters Coordinator.
Thank you for your help reaching out to the 36 million Americans living with hearing loss. We could never do it without you!