When is a local chapter considered inactive?

A local chapter is considered inactive primarily after failing to pay dues for one year. Dues are essential for maintaining a chapter's standing and are required for ongoing participation in FBLA activities and events. When a chapter does not fulfill this financial obligation, it loses its active status and may miss out on various opportunities and resources provided by the organization. This highlights the importance of financial commitment in sustaining a chapter's operations and engagement.

Regarding attendance at meetings, while regular participation is crucial for a chapter's vibrancy and effectiveness, simply not attending meetings does not directly lead to inactivity from an organizational standpoint. Likewise, losing half its members or failing to submit a Program of Work might indicate challenges within the chapter but does not automatically qualify it as inactive according to FBLA's guidelines on membership status.