Chapters provide a forum for learning, sharing and enjoying your stamps. There is great benefit to be had from access to the combined knowledge of a Chapter where you can discuss all phases of Chinese stamps and related material.

The Board of Directors is authorized to receive applications from five or more members residing in a common area to form a Chapter of the Society. Upon approval by the Board of Directors, each Chapter is authorized to organize and to carry on such activities, on behalf of its members, as are compatible with the objectives of this Society.

Members should refer to the column "The Chapter Bulletin Board" in the China Clipper for current information. This is an excellent way to keep abreast of newly formed Chapters and to stimulate interest in your geographic area.

Although it is expected that each Chapter will follow certain standards, such as sending a Chapter newsletter or card with a notice of the next meeting date to its members, and to the Chapter Coordinator, and holding elections for its officers every two years, there is no "one way" to develop a Chapter. Each group finds its own method for success. Usually it is a short presentation or topic for discussion, sharing of curiosities found since the last meeting, "show-and-tell" of favorite or important items from members collections and sometimes an auction or stamp swap. Meeting places vary and include local library meeting rooms, members' homes, and restaurants.