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Balance the books, submit the reports, manage the records... quick and easy, online! Every minute spent on paperwork is time spent not singing. Let us help you get the administrative chores out of the way quickly and efficiently.
Last Published: 9/16/2002

Get Famous
Last Published: 5/20/2002

Get Members
More than 4,000 times a year, someone thinks he'd like to join... How can you boost that number?
Last Published: 10/9/2002

Lead Your Chapter Home
Develop the skills for leading, communicating and planning a thriving, exciting barbershop chapter
Last Published: 9/16/2002

Run Your Chapter
Barbershopping is a hobby, but running a chapter takes savvy and experience. Study the best practices from across the Society.
Last Published: 11/1/2002

Singing Valentines Resource Center
Get everything you need for a successful Singing Valentines program: manuals, planning guides, posters and more.
Last Published: 11/17/2007

Singing Valentines Resource Center
Get everything you need for a successful Singing Valentines program: manuals, planning guides, posters and more.
Last Published: 11/17/2007

A theme to remember
Last Published: 11/16/2007

Singing for Life
Last Published: 5/12/2008

Show Licensing with ASCAP, BMI, SOCAN and SESAC
All the information you need to properly license your chapter show!
Last Published: 11/14/2007

New Manuals

Job Description – Chapter Marketing and Public Relations Officer [doc: 21 KB]
The complete duties of the marketing veep, a position now required in chapters of more than 25 members.
Last Published: 10/8/2004

Chapter Treasurer Manual [doc: 585 KB]
Everything you need to know as chapter treasurer to help your chapter run smoothly.
Last Published: 1/23/2004

Chapter Treasurer Exhibits Manual [pdf: 701 KB]
This companion to the Chapter Treasurer Manual provides examples of materials and forms.
Last Published: 10/28/2003

2008 Chapter Secretary Exhibits Manual [pdf: 10 MB]
Everything you need to help you serve your chapter well as secretary. The Secretary Exhibits can be found in Run Your Chapter > Chapter Leadership. Link to all exhibits from one list!
Last Published: 2/5/2008

2008 Chapter Secretary Manual [pdf: 360 KB]
Everything you need to help you serve your chapter well as secretary. The Secretary Exhibits can be found in Run Your Chapter > Chapter Leadership. Link to all exhibits from one list!
Last Published: 2/5/2008

2008 COTS Chapter Secretary PPT Training Presentation [pdf: 11 MB]
Last Published: 2/11/2008

Chapter Secretary Manual - rev 11/2006 [pdf: 360 KB]
Everything you need to help you serve your chapter well as secretary. The Secretary Exhibits can be found in Run Your Chapter > Chapter Leadership. Link to all exhibits from one list!
Last Published: 11/4/2006

Standard Chapter Bylaws [doc: 39 KB]
Here's the editable version of the Standard Chapter Bylaws. Before ANY amendments to the Standard Chapter Bylaws can become final and effective, they must be approved by the Society Governance and Bylaws Committee.
Last Published: 4/6/2006

Barbershop Web Site in a Box [zip: 173 KB]
Mark Cary offer a quick web site for any chapter. Simply edit a few docs with your chapter information, and post to any server in the world.
Last Published: 8/16/2004

Chapter Management Guide 2004 [doc: 675 KB]
The magnum opus on all facets of chapter operations.
Last Published: 11/11/2003

Chapter Marketing Ideas Manual [doc: 146 KB]
Invaluable suggestions for your chapter's Public Relation efforts.
Last Published: 12/13/2005

Singing Valentines Gift Card [ppt: 59 KB]
Here's a sample gift card developed by Jim Cowin of Kennewick, Washington.
Last Published: 1/20/2006

Successful Singing Valentines start with this manual [wpd: 247 KB]
Download the complete guide to making money, satisfying audiences and encouraging quartets through Singing Valentines.
Last Published: 8/18/2003

The best-kept secret? Not anymore! [pdf: 256 KB]
Five great articles on generating local awareness and membership, from the May/June 2002 Harmonizer. Formatted for classroom use.
Last Published: 2/13/2004

The Historian [pdf: 26 KB]
This manual serves as a guide for recording your chapter's history.
Last Published: 9/25/2002

New Forms

2007 Exempt Org Business Income Tax Return 990-T [pdf: 1 MB]
2007 Exempt Org Business Income Tax Return 990-T
Last Published: 4/3/2008

2007 Org Exempt Under Section 501-c-3 Schedule A [pdf: 1 MB]
2007 Org Exempt Under Section 501-c-3 Schedule A
Last Published: 4/2/2008

2007 Return of Org Exempt from Income Tax 990 [pdf: 2 MB]
2007 Return of Org Exempt from Income Tax 990
Last Published: 4/2/2008

2007 Schedule of Contributors Schedule B [pdf: 1 MB]
2007 Schedule of Contributors Schedule B
Last Published: 4/2/2008

2007 Short Form- Return of Org Exempt from Income Tax 990-EZ [pdf: 406 KB]
2007 Short Form- Return of Org Exempt from Income Tax 990-EZ
Last Published: 5/13/2008

Accidental Medical Expense Coverage [pdf: 256 KB]
Protect your chapter members from accidental medical expenses plus AD and D coverage.
Last Published: 1/10/2008

Autodraft Enrollment Form [doc: 12 KB]
Fill out this form to simplify membership payments!
Last Published: 5/14/2004

BMI/SESAC Application [pdf: 174 KB]
Application for Show Clearance with BMI and SESAC (US Chapters)
Last Published: 5/2/2005

Certificate of Liability Insurance and Certificate Request Form [pdf: 328 KB]
Print out the Certificate of Liability Insurance and Certificate Request Form for your records.
Last Published: 1/10/2008

Chapter & District Insurance Program Coverage [pdf: 243 KB]
Chapter and District Insurance Program Coverage information outlines liability coverages
Last Published: 1/10/2008

Chapter Attendance Record [doc: 76 KB]
A handy way to keep track of who attends Chapter meetings
Last Published: 10/29/2003

Chapter Officer Leadership Reporting Form (hardcopy) [doc: 20 KB]
For fastest service, do it online at http://www.spebsqsa.org/members... otherwise, use this hardcopy form to report your new chapter officers to the headquarters office.
Last Published: 9/26/2002

Chapter treasurer templates - Excel [doc: 47 KB]
Use Microsoft Excel to manage your chapter chart of accounts with these templates.
Last Published: 1/2/2007

Chapter Treasurer Templates - Macintosh Quicken [doc: 18 KB]
Use Quicken to manage your chapter chart of accounts with these templates. These files for Macintosh.
Last Published: 1/26/2004

Chapter Treasurer Templates - Quicken [doc: 759 KB]
Use Quicken to manage your chapter chart of accounts with these templates.
Last Published: 1/2/2007

Indemnification Agreement [doc: 7 KB]
Last Published: 2/24/2004

Insurance Coverage - Chapter-Owned Property [pdf: 288 KB]
Protect your chapter from Unexpected Losses with insurance coverage for Chapter-Owned Property {98kb].
Last Published: 1/10/2008

IRS Letter Confirming Non-Profit Tax-Exempt Status [pdf: 100 KB]
This document from the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) confirms your chapter's status as a non-profit entity under section 501(c)(3). Updated 2007 to reflect new HQ location.
Last Published: 10/19/2007

Membership Transfer Form [pdf: 18 KB]
If a member presents an unexpired membership card from another chapter and requests transfer to your chapter, fill out this form as indicated below and send to SPEBSQSA.
Last Published: 4/2/2008

Show Contract and Quartet Information Request [pdf: 471 KB]
Here's a typical contract for quartets appearing on a chapter show. Modify to suit your needs.
Last Published: 10/29/2003

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