FBL • CHAPTER ONBOARDING CHECKLIST

Chapter Onboarding Checklist

This checklist ensures every chapter launches aligned with FBL standards for brand, leadership, culture, and integrity. Chapters represent FBL. Consistency is non-negotiable.

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Export to Email: This will place all checked items (grouped by section) into an email draft to member@fblconnect.com.

1. Chapter Approval & Leadership

Confirm leadership readiness and alignment before any public-facing work begins.

Chapter leader approved by FBL central leadership

Chapter leader understands and agrees to FBL values, mission, and tone

Chapter leader commits to stewarding culture, not scaling attendance

Chapter leader understands FBL is not a referral group or sales organization

Chapter leader contact information submitted and verified

Backup leadership or succession plan identified (if applicable)

2. Brand & Visual Compliance

Brand consistency protects credibility. If it’s not in the brand kit, it isn’t used.

Chapter has reviewed the FBL Brand Kit v1 in full

Official FBL logo files downloaded from approved source

Correct logo usage confirmed: Navy on white only, white on non-white only, no modifications

Approved fonts only: Le Monde Livre Cla Std + approved sans-serif for body text

No unapproved graphics, icons, crests, slogans, or sub-brand marks in use

Reminder: The seal is fixed. No effects. No recolors. No redesigns.

3. Chapter Naming & Identity

Chapter name follows required format: FBL – [City / Region]

No abbreviations, nicknames, or taglines added

Chapter does not create a custom logo or sub-brand

Examples: FBL – Greater Louisville • FBL – Western Kentucky • FBL – Tampa Bay

4. Digital Presence

Chapter page created using approved branding and tone

Digital assets reviewed for clarity (no hype, no pressure language)

Approved contact email established

Phone number (if used) aligns with professional standards

Social presence (if any) reviewed and approved: minimal posting, professional tone, no sales pitches

5. Language & Culture Alignment

Chapter leader reviewed Voice & Language Rules

Communications respect time and responsibility; avoid hype and trend language

Faith expressed through values and conduct, not slogans

No attendance mandates, quotas, or transactional expectations

Principle: Engagement is built on trust, not pressure.

6. Membership & Application Process

Chapter understands FBL membership tiers and pricing (no local modification)

Chapter does not promise referrals, deals, or ROI

Assessment fee described accurately (onboarding, alignment screening, culture protection)

All applicants routed through approved FBL intake process

7. Meetings & Gatherings

Meeting cadence established and respects leaders’ schedules

No mandatory attendance language

Gatherings structured for conversation, insight, relationship, and trust

No pitch rounds, forced introductions, or time-pressure selling

8. Legal, Ethical & Reputational Standards

Chapter leader understands they represent FBL publicly

No political endorsements or lobbying under the FBL name

No misuse of member data or contact information

Conflicts of interest disclosed when applicable

Issues escalated to central leadership promptly

9. Final Review & Sign-Off

This section is for internal approval and recordkeeping. Launch only after sign-off.

All checklist items reviewed

Chapter leader affirms compliance with FBL standards

Central leadership approval received

Sign-Off Fields

Chapter Name

Chapter Leader Name / Signature

Date

Central Leadership Approver / Signature

Notes / Conditions (if any)

Internal standard: FBL chapters are stewards of trust. Growth without alignment damages credibility.

Enforcement: The Email button will activate once all required acknowledgments are checked, a membership payment option is selected, and the sign-off fields are completed. If the button appears inactive, click into the date field to confirm today’s date or select a different date. Once all requirements are satisfied, the button will turn blue. Consistency is how FBL scales across markets without dilution.

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