The Austin chapter is open · 8 seats remaining
FF Founding Fathers
Chapters

One club, run city by city

Every chapter meets twice a month, caps membership at 150, and is run by its own committee of members. The national board opens cities and holds the standard — it doesn't run the rooms.

Austin 8 seats left

The founding chapter. Sunrise swims at Barton Springs, boats on Lake Austin, one hard-talk room a month.

142 members · 2 meets a month Open →
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Chapters start when enough fathers in one city ask for one. Apply and tell us where you'd meet.

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How a chapter works

01

Twice a month, in person

One meet on the water or off the clock, one room where a member or an operator takes the floor. Kids welcome at half of them.

02

150 seats, then it closes

A cap is what keeps a room a room. When a city fills, applications hold until a seat opens.

03

Run by its own committee

A chair, membership and programming — all members, elected by the chapter. They book the meets and read the applications.

Your city isn't on the list yet

Chapters open where enough fathers ask for one. Apply, tell us where you'd meet, and we'll tell you honestly how close that city is.