A great deal of the growth and dynamic character of QCWA, since it was founded in 1947, is a direct result of the Chapters chartered across the continent and around the world, within which there are 227 Chapters. These Chapters are self-governing, making an annual report to Headquarters, and they operate in substantial agreement with the QCWA Constitution and By-Laws.
Members may belong to multiple local Chapters, although for the purposes of Headquarters' recordkeeping, each can designate a Home Chapter. Regardless of local affiliation, every QCWA member is welcome to partake of all local and national QCWA meetings and on-the-air activities.