I talk a lot better than I type! Can You tell! I am saying, if you are a local and plan to try to expand as a National Organization, it is almost immposible. It may be easier to do today with the internet ist is still extemely hard!
You need to find other schools with people who think as you do and start a chapter there, and keep doing it. If you have say 25-35 chapters then you can be considered a National if you are in several states. International if you are in more than one country.
What I am saying, is if you are a local, it is easier to affiliate with a National that has the same Ideals and Principles that you have.
I hope I explained a little mo better?
I am not knocking Locals as there are many around and doing very well! Today the Risk Management and Insurance cost that comes from it are very pro hibiative if you have a house. Building!