Preview · Demo DataThis organizer workspace is a UI preview. Live workspace launches with the member app at Convention 2026.Start a Region →
← Start a Region
INC-USA › Growth › Organizing ›PREVIEW
Convener · TBDPreview · workspace in build
§ Organizing Workspace · Constitution Art. 3.2–3.3
Your organizing Region.
This is the workspace your founding team will use to track charter progress, stay in touch with your mentor Region, and submit for recognition. It launches with the member app at Convention 2026.
§ 01
Affiliated
Express interest
§ 02
Interest Group
Host first gathering
§ 03
Organizing Region
Elect interim officers
§ 04
Recognized Region
Charter at Convention 2026
Charter readiness · Your Organizing Region
0%
✓ 0 done◐ 0 in progress● 0 blocked○ 7 not started
§ Region recognition requirements
7 items · 0 done · 7 open
Ten+ dues-paying founders in metro
Constitution Article 3.2 floor is 10 founding members. National dues current, pledged to your forming Region.
Roster opens with member app
Invite list →Interim officer slate elected
President, Secretary, Treasurer — voted in by founding members. Results ratified by the Regional Director.
Pending charter
View results →Geographic coverage declared with neighbors
Metro + adjacent zip list signed off by neighboring Region presidents on the shared coverage map.
Pending charter
Coverage map →Mentor Region paired
Pairing handled by National after charter approval. First-year mentor commits to weekly check-ins.
Pairing in build
Mentor thread →Region bylaws drafted
National template will be provided after charter approval. Local amendments drafted by your interim officers.
Template forthcoming
Open draft →Region bank account opened
EIN authorization letter from National unlocks bank account opening at any major US bank.
Pending charter
Banking playbook →First hosted event (10+ attendees)
Live event with photos and attendee count satisfies Article 3.3(f). Counts once logged.
Pending charter
Event checklist →§ Founder roster
0 paid · 0 pending dues · 6 invited
—
Founder · 01
Slot pending member app launch
—
Founder · 02
Slot pending member app launch
—
Founder · 03
Slot pending member app launch
—
Founder · 04
Slot pending member app launch
—
Founder · 05
Slot pending member app launch
—
Founder · 06
Slot pending member app launch
Roster slots · activates with member app at Convention 202610+ to charter
§ Milestones & events
Past · upcoming · charter-eligible
—
—
First Gathering · TBD
§ Counts once hosted and logged
—
—
Interim officer election · TBD
§ Founders vote · ratified by Regional Director
—
—
Mentor Region pairing · TBD
§ National assigns first-year mentor
Sep
3–6
INC Convention 2026 · SF Airport Marriott Waterfront · Burlingame
§ Regional charters confirmed · officer seating
§ Mentor Region · pairing in build
Pairs after charter
—
Mentor pairing pending
§ Assigned by National after charter
12-month mentor commitment · weekly check-ins
Mentor thread · activates after charter
Once your Region is approved, your mentor will reach out here. The thread carries 12 months of weekly check-ins, written guidance, and a paper trail for the BOD review.
§ This week's rhythm
What's on deck
§ Mentor call
TBD
After charter
§ Officer sync
TBD
After election
§ Regional Director
TBD
Pending pairing
§ Documents & templates
From the National welcome kit
PDF
Region bylaws template v4
PDF
Banking & EIN playbook
PDF
First event checklist
DOC
Officer election script
FIG
Provisional brand kit
LOCK
Official recognition certificate
LOCK
Recognition seed support
LOCK
Region admin console
§ When ready · one submission
Submit for Recognition review
When all 7 requirements are green, the application submits to the National Secretary for Board of Directors review under Constitution Article 3.3. Median review is 42 days.
Still needed: founders enrolled · bylaws sig · bank acct · first event
Preview application →§ Governance
This workspace is private to your organizing team. Formal Region recognition is governed by Constitution Articles 3.2 and 3.3. Questions? Write growth@incusa.org.