Chapters

Wish Upon A Hero Chapters have been created for groups of individuals who want to work together to help others.

Program Details:

Global Chapter Director: Cheryl Kerchner

Forum Link: The Board Room

Wish Granting Guidelines: Click Here

Wishes Granted: Click Here

Chapter Requirements:

Guidelines:

1. Every chapter must have a Director (a responsible and active member of WUAH for at least 6 months.) A Co-Director is also required to have a properly functioning program.
2. The Chapter Director and Co-Director will preside over the chapter for a period of one year. They will be evaluated after the first 3 months to determine if they will maintain their director status.
3. The Chapter Director will need to submit an application to cheryl@wishuponahero.com that will contain all their contact info, a resume, and a statement why you want to run the chapter.
   
4. Directors and Co-Directors can not receive help from the Foundation.
5. Directors and Co-Directors will not have wish making privileges. It is considered a conflict of interest and a security issue.
   
6. Chapter members can not receive help from the chapters but can apply for help from the Foundation.
   
7. Chapters & Programs can only help members who have not received help from the Foundation within the last 12 months.
   
8. Chapter members do 3 main things:
   • Bring local community awareness to Wish Upon A Hero
   • Support fundraising events (auction items, sponsorships, time donation)
   • Contact the news media about a local hero or wish.

Core Values

I do voluntarily agree to observe the following rules of conduct.

1. To respect, support and comply with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Foundation.
2. To respect, support and comply with the Bylaws and Guidelines established by the Foundation
3. To respect, support and comply with other chapters and programs.
4. To remain subject to the authority of the Foundation and its Board of Directors.
5. To respect our elected and appointed leaders and support them in conducting the business of the Foundation and its chapter affiliates.
6. To abide by the protocols of organizational structure and communications as approved by the Foundation.
7. To present oneself publicly in a manner that demonstrates professionalism, ethical character, and moral behavior by:
   A. Exercising good manners
   B. Refraining from profanity, acts of violence, and criminal conduct
   C. Exhibiting respect for all members, the administration, Board of Directors and staff by avoiding derogatory, demeaning, ridiculing, or insulting remarks
8. To demonstrate high regard for each other, members, the administration, Board of Directors and staff by:
   A. Exercising good manners (kind, honest, fair, peacemaker)
   B. Refraining from profanity, acts of violence, and criminal conduct
   C. Exhibiting respect for all members, the administration, Board of Directors and staff by avoiding derogatory and demeaning behavior
   D. Abiding by and actively support the Foundation's decisions even in the event of personal disagreement
9. To work diligently to foster the programs of the organization
10. To participate fully in the Foundations meetings and conferences that enhance personal knowledge and improve the Foundation's effectiveness
11. To maintain integrity in financial matters related to the association by:
    A. Continuing to be current with all dues and other financial obligations
    B. Observing and following approved and accepted financial procedures
    C. Maintaining accurate financial records with supporting documentation
    D. Internally and externally auditing of financial records with regularly approved frequency in accordance with the Foundations Constitution and Bylaws
12. Bonding of financial officers
13. Avoiding co-mingling of personal and the Foundation funds and activities
14. Utilizing tax-exempt status only as legally permitted
15. Reporting written financial reports to the chapter and the Foundation with regularly approved frequency in accordance with association's Constitution and Bylaws
16. Reporting misappropriation of association funds and/or property to the Foundation
17. Taking the necessary action to protect and retrieve funds and/or property belonging to the Foundation
18. To refrain from soliciting advertisements, endorsements, speakers and sponsorships that conflict with mission, goals, objectives, and values of the Foundation and/or its chapters and programs.
19. To always represent myself with high moral and ethical standards as a Wish Upon A Hero member, therefore never compromising the Foundation's purposes, mission, or tarnishing its reputation, professional and/or academic image.