National Space Society Chapters
The National Space Society’s chapters provide a voice for space in their communities around the globe. Special interest chapters also provide a gathering place for those everywhere to focus on a theme or specific subject. Our chapter volunteers are the heart of this outreach effort. Each chapter is a group of space enthusiasts who have joined together for camaraderie, education, outreach, advocacy, or whatever focus its members create for it.
Things chapters bring to their communities
- Camaraderie
- Chapters are the ideal networking vehicle for space activists. It’s fun to be in a community of space enthusiasts
- Hold social gatherings
- Hold public meetings
- Operate a Facebook page, website, do social networking.
- Raise funds via awards, rebates when recruiting new NSS members, and other methods as allowed by their local governments.
- Outreach
- Chapters bring space outreach to your community.
- Host star parties or other events.
- Work with other chapters or local organizations on World Space Week, Moon Day, Yuri’s Night, conventions, etc.
- Sponsor information booths at malls, conventions, libraries, etc.
- Provide speakers to local organizations, civic groups, etc.
- Appear on radio and TV shows as local space experts.
- Advocacy
- Chapters provide opportunities for affecting space policy.
- The more chapters the NSS has, the stronger our pro-space message will be.
- Support NSS space advocacy on the local and national level.
- Visit, call or write to local Congressional representatives.
- Education
- Chapters support education in your community
- Educate the public by bringing in speakers or giving your own presentations
- Teach courses (continuing education, etc.).
- Co-sponsor Scouting, SEDS or other youth groups.
- Provide speakers for local schools.
- Organize space art, design, engineering, etc. competitions
- Research space topics.
How do I find a chapter?
To find out if there is a chapter near you, refer to our Chapters Directory.
How do I start a chapter?
If you are interested in forming a new chapter, download the Chapter Starter Kit (PDF, Word). Find at least two other NSS members in your area or country or area of interest who are willing to help organize the chapter. The Chapters Coordinator in your region can help you with this. Follow the instructions in the kit and then email your completed chapter application package to: [email protected]
How does the National Space Society support its chapters?
The NSS Chapters Committee
The NSS Chapters Committee fosters productive relations between the chapters and the National Space Society. It is comprised of volunteer NSS national and chapter leaders. The committee monitors chapter and NSS programs and initiatives. The chair of the chapters committee reports to the NSS vice president of chapters.
Chapters Benefits
The National Space Society provides printed and digital media and promotional materials. See the Chapter Resources page.
Chapter Annual Reports
All chapters are required to submit an annual report to the society. See the Chapter Annual Reports page.
Chapters’ Assembly
The chapters assembly was created by the chapters to share information and support one another. It holds monthly online meetings and it also helps with communication to the entire NSS team.
Chapter News from the NSS Blog
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