Chapter Resources
Here you'll find resources and tools to help make your chapters the most effective in your local communities as you educate them on the benefits of driving electric. Thank you for all you do to support the growth of electric vehicle adoption!
Note: The links below can only be accessed by members of the Chapter Leaders Group. If you need help accessing these files, please reach out to Aaron Choate.
Chapter Toolkits:
Chapter Document Library: The documents you need keep your chapter thriving are located in our document library.
How to Plan a Successful EV Event: Event Coordinator's Handbook. This guide provides chapter leaders event planning information based on test drive best practices. (Handbook is currently being revised)
How to Start an Electric Vehicle Association Chapter: Chapter Leader Guide. This guide provides chapter leaders with the steps to start an Electric Vehicle Association chapter in your community.
How to Welcome New Members Into Your Chapter: Member Orientation Handbook. This guide provides chapter leaders with the steps to welcome your new chapter members and volunteers.
Policy Toolkit: AchiEVe - State & Local Policies to Accelerate EV Adoption. Are your local and state governments considering adopting EV policies? Share this best practices guide with them to help move the process forward.
Event Tools:
Electric Vehicle Association Blog: Check out the Electric Vehicle Association blog filled with the latest chapter and EV news. Keep an eye out for our monthly email newsletter that sends our latest blog posts straight to your inbox.
Event Planning Outline: An outline with some helpful tips and tricks to ensure you can get the most out of your event. This guide will help you plan, manage, and share your event so your chapter can get the most recognition possible!
Event Calendar: Use this form to submit your events to the EVA Event calendar.
EV 101 Presentations: Have you been asked to deliver an EV 101 presentation to your community? We have a very simple EV101 presentation that can help you educate those in your community. Feel free to add additional info as needed.
Membership Benefits: Refer new members to the numerous member benefits listed on our website. Invite them to join there as well.
Electric Vehicle Association Logo: Use the Electric Vehicle Association logo for your promotional efforts.
Finance and Event Insurance Tools:
Check Submission Form: Did you receive a Chapter donation via check at your event? Mail it with this form and it will be designated to your Chapter fund. (Form is currently being revised)
e-Reimbursement Form: All expense reimbursement submissions must be pre-approved by your Chapter President or Treasurer prior to the expense can be paid. To be reimbursed for this expense from your Chapter fund, your Chapter President or Treasurer must submit this form to the national Electric Vehicle Association's National Treasurer.
Event Insurance Instructions: Many locations where you host your electric vehicle events require Certificates of Insurance and this insurance coverage is provided at no additional costs to each Chapter. These instructions provide what to email the Electric Vehicle Association's insurance company.
