Chapter Tools
RESOURCES
IWLA National Awards Nominations: Volunteers are the heart of the Izaak Walton League. Recognize the outstanding volunteers in your chapter and the outstanding work you have done over the past year. It's quick and easy. And you deserve to be recognized! Deadlines: March 15 and June 1.
IWLA National Scholarship Applications: Know a college student with a passion for protecting America's outdoors? The League’s National Conservation Scholarship provides two $2,500 scholarships for qualified college juniors or seniors studying a conservation- or environment-related major. Applications accepted January 1 through April 1.
NEW! Zebco Family Fishing Program 2012: The League has partnered with Zebco to help chapters and divisions purchase fishing poles at a significant discount for use at fishing derbies and other outreach events.
YOUNG
IKES:
Our youth-focused materials help
children understand the natural world around
them and what they can do to protect our
precious natural resources. Products
include
- Activity books, available in vibrant color on 100% recycled paper, filled with games and puzzles designed to educate and encourage future conservation leaders.
- One-page fun sheets, designed to print out easily from your home computer.
Izaak Walton League Logos: Need an electronic version of the League logo? Chapter officers can e-mail media@iwla.org with their request. Please specify color (green and yellow) or black and white and the file format you need.
Chapter Youth Items Order
Form 2011-2012 (PDF): Looking for
items for your chapter's next youth
event? The Izaak Walton League has your
chapter (or at least the kids) covered with
League-branded stickers, water bottles, and
youth t-shirts – including some new
designs.
Henry Repeating Arms
Vendor Direct Program
(PDF): Izaak Walton League
chapters and divisions can now purchase
special-edition IWLA rifles from Henry
Repeating Arms to support charitable and
educational efforts and enhance
fundraising activities.
Membership Brochure: A full-color, customizable membership recruitment brochure that can be customized with your chapter's information to help promote chapter membership in your community.
Promotional Posters: A series of full-color promotional posters designed to help chapters promote their activities. The mixed set includes five themes and taglines and comes with an instructional CD-ROM.
League Fact Sheets: The Izaak Walton League of America National Office developed a series of fact sheets about the League and our conservation programs. These one-page documents describe League's mission, achievements, programs, and goals.
IWLA Roadside Signs: The seal marks the spot! Whether it's to help new members find your chapter or to point out conservation project successes, a League-branded roadside sign helps members of your community recognize the League.
Anti-Litter Sign: Litter is everybody’s nemesis! The White Oak River Chapter in Swansboro, NC, found that installing this friendly warning sign on roadways, trails, and streams helps curb litter. It’s also a great way to let the community know that your chapter is engaged in local conservation work.
Greening Your Chapter: Going "green" is everywhere these days. But in fact, the Izaak Walton League has been "green" since 1922, and our chapters led the way. Being "green" means making choices that reduce, minimize, or even reverse the negative effects our actions can have on the Earth's resources. Wondering what your chapter can do? Follow these simple, practical steps. (1.4MB PDF)
"10 Ways To Help Your Chapter" Series
REPORTS AND FORMS
Generic Officer Report Form (PDF): You'll never have to search for your officer forms again! Just print this one-page PDF, fill it in (including the years), and fax or mail the form after your chapter elections.
IRS Filing Requirement: Small tax-exempt organizations are required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, with the IRS annually.
Tally Sheet (PDF): A must-have financial transaction form for any chapter membership officer – version 9/10.
New Chapter Member Report Form (PDF): This form must accompany a Tally Sheet when new memberships are included – version 9/09.
Change of Name/Address Form (PDF): A helpful tool for revising chapter members' change of mailing addresses, telephone numbers, or e-mail addresses – version 9/09.