When is a local chapter deemed inactive?

A local chapter is considered inactive when it fails to pay dues for one year. This is a crucial aspect of maintaining active status within the organization, as dues are essential for funding various programs, events, and resources that support the chapter's activities. Membership dues help sustain the overall operations of the organization at both local and state levels.

While other factors like not holding meetings, lack of participation in competitions, or not attracting new members could indicate challenges within the chapter, the specific criteria for inactivity revolves around financial obligations, making the failure to pay dues the most definitive reason for being deemed inactive. Meeting attendance and active participation, while important, do not have the same formal impact on a chapter's status as financial responsibilities do.