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Chapters

Sew-Op is an ever-growing organization of People, Places, Tools and Events that are created and located by regional chapters. Each chapter is managed by a chapter elder or Elder group that sustains operation. All chapters follow the same basis of operation providing consistent values important to ethics and management of locations. Grants from a city, a state or government are applied for by a Chapter as well as receive donations for distribution. Regional chapters arrange fundraisers, fashion shows and benefits. Sew-Op.net is the major component in networking chapters together for communication and efficiency of resources. Chapters are responsible for providing information of the region to Sew-Op.net as well as costs of operation and revenues collected while DBA Sew -opportunity. A board of trustees specific to each location further defines a chapter.

Chapter Elder

Individuals and groups (sometimes other businesses) creating a Sew-Op location are valued as a Chapter Member. These members lead in the operations of location(s) and are responsible for the management of spaces, tools and events of the appointed chapter. Elders are usually Pro-Creational members themselves, although anyone can apply for Chapter member position. Ideal members provide spaces for Sew-Op locations and operations. An elder is usually available to communicate procedures of operations to pods.

Pod

A pod is a Sew-Op location that is organized and maintained by a regional Chapter. Pods are operations that usually function with in multiple use spaces. Pods mostly incorporate education and resources into already established organizations or locations. Pods offer member's times, space and assistance specific to each location. Pods maybe managed by an approved leader and institute programming on an individual level. All pods follow the same basis of operation continuing to provide consistent ethics and values especially regarding Green Awareness, recycling and member management.