Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start a FPSA chapter?
Teach a class in Public Service - Criminal Justice, Fire Fighting, Civil Engineering, Teacher Assisting. Elect officers, adopt a set of by-laws, fill out the enclosed state membership roster and submit to the State Executive Director. Chapters must have a minimum of five (5) members. Enlist the support from the community and interested, qualified individuals, whenever possible.
How much are the FPSA state membership dues?
State dues are $10.00.
When is the deadline date for submission of dues?
December 1st. (If you have members who join AFTER the deadline date, send the dues in monthly. The final deadline to accept dues is February 15th.)
When and how are state officers elected?
FPSA elects its statewide officers during the Annual State Leadership Conference in the Spring. Candidates for office will be given an opportunity to give a campaign speech and campaign for office. Officers will be elected by the voting delegates prior to the Conclusion of the conference.
How will voting delegates be determined?
The number of voting delegates will be determined by the number of active FPSA members in the chapter -- on record with the State Director as active, paid members on January 31st. Dues will be accepted until February 15th -- but voting delegates will be determined on January 31st.
5-30 Members per school = 2 voting delegates
31-60 Members per school = 3 voting delegates
61-90 Members per school = 4 voting delegates
91-120 Members per school = 5 voting delegates
120+ Members per school = 6 voting delegates
When will information concerning the state leadership conference be mailed to local chapters?
It is projected that the information will be sent out on or before December 1st.
How many students may each chapter send to the conference?
There is no limit to the number of students a local chapter may send.
If you have any addition questions, please contact the state advisor.