Chapter Start-Up Funds

Description: Start-up chapters may apply for a one time grant for $100 to support the growth and development of a new chapter in accordance with the missions of SUNA and the SUNA Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Start-up chapters must receive recommendations for the funds from their Director-at-Large.
  2. Submitted applications must be complete and include a description of the proposed use of the funds and how this will benefit the growth and development of the start-up chapter.
  3. Start- up chapters may only receive the funding once but if they are unsuccessful after receiving the funds and then reform again they will become eligible again to re- apply for this funding as a new entity.

Selection Process

  1. Completed applications must be submitted to the SUNA National Office.
  2. Directors-at-Large will review the application and submit their recommendations to the SUNA Foundation to award the funds.
  3. The start-up chapters will be notified of their funds.

Recipient's Responsibility: Recipients will communicate progress on their chapter formation to their Directors-at-Large. 

Download the Chapter Start-Up Funds Application

Applying for a Federal Tax Identification Number

  • Each chapter must apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a federal tax identification number (this is a 9 digit number).
  • To apply for an EIN, go to www.irs.gov.
  • Instructions for completing the form can be found at www.irs.gov/instructions (select SS-4 in html or pdf format).
  • There is no charge to apply for an EIN.

Maintaining A SUNA Chapter

  • In order to maintain active SUNA chapter status, a chapter must have six SUNA national members, submit a report on the activities in the chapter 60 days prior to each Board of Directors meeting, hold one meeting annually (this does not have to offer contact hours), and complete part 1 of the Chapter Review Form annually.

Developing Chapter Bylaws

  • All chapters must submit bylaws to the SUNA National Office at the time they are requesting chapter affiliation.
  • Chapters may adapt the current national bylaws or request a copy of another chapter’s bylaws to assist them in creating bylaws for their chapter.
  • Chapter bylaws must be reviewed / revised as necessary and submitted to the National Office where they will be kept on file.

SUNA National Bylaws

Chapter of the Year Award

The Chapter of the Year Award acknowledges the chapter that has outstanding achievements in terms of:

  • Quality educational programs offered.
  • Growth in SUNA membership.
  • Involvement in community programs promoting awareness and education of urologic issues.
  • Full member active participation in chapter activities.
  • Innovative ideas to promote industry and member support.
  • Advancement of members to become certified by CBUNA.

Procedure

  • There is no limit to the number of times a chapter may win this award.
  • The winning chapter is selected by the SUNA Executive Committee through the information obtained from the completed Annual Chapter Review form submitted to the SUNA Secretary.
  • This form will be reviewed annually by the SUNA Secretary.
  • The Chapter Review Forms will be mailed with instructions and a cover letter to the Director-at-Large by the National Office.
  • The selected chapter is recognized with a special award during the Annual Conference.

Complete the Chapter Review Form

Chapter Review Form Submission Deadline: June 1

Chapter Education Opportunities

NCPD Fast Track

The NCPD Fast Track series is a group of sessions that are available for SUNA chapters only. The programs are pre-recorded and available in SUNA’s Online Library. Your chapter can view sessions together and earn contact hours (free for SUNA members, $10 for nonmembers). Contact the SUNA national office for access codes and more information.

Program Title Contact Hour Information Preview Program
Reducing UTI Risk: A Comprehensive Model for Patients with Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction 1.0 contact hour
Expires 10/29/25

Preview program in SUNA Online Library
Case-Based Debate: Testosterone Replacement Therapy 1.0 contact hour
Expires 10/29/25

Preview program in SUNA Online Library
Renal Mass Guidelines and Updates .75 contact hour
Expires 10/29/25

Preview program in SUNA Online Library

Note: Programs cannot be used after contact hour expiration date.

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