Listen to your Board of Directors; let them run the chapter. If something goes wrong you can say it was their fault. (I never had to do that but it helped me to sleep better at night knowing I've discussed it with the BOD and had their blessing.)
Dick Southern, the Regional Director, really wants to get another chapter started here in Utah because with three chapters we can form a State Council. Bug the $#!+ out of Dick and Mike Gale. They will help you in any way they can.
Now you've got the entire chapter development plan, laid out step by step. Go for it. You've got hundreds of Vietnam Veterans right there in Provo. Just do it!
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Mike Gale
Army 63-71
Vietnam 65-66 70-71