Chapter of the Year
Effective 2021-2022
What we do now?
- Chapters send accomplishments to Department Chairmen & Adjutant
- Each submission is reviewed and evaluated
- Miles, hours, donations, & statewide events are not considered
- The Outstanding Chapter is selected based on submissions and is subjective
- That chapter is awarded “Chapter of the Year”
What we need to do?
- Establish a process for submission
- Establish criteria for submissions that meet Chapter and Department goals
- Provide a means to participate fairly, regardless of Chapter size
- Encourage Chapter participation
Current Challenges
Current Challenges
- Low Participation
- Lack of Understanding – What to submit?
- Criteria – How do submissions support Department goals?
- Chapter size – How can small Chapters compete with large Chapters?
- Geographic area – Does location affect activities?
Provide Criteria to Help Chapters Participate
Provide Criteria to Help Chapters Participate
- Must contain key measurements
- Must address Chapter and Department goals
- Must compensate for Chapter size
- Must allow for weighing of each measurement
Key Elements
Key Elements
- Department Events
- Summit
- Round Robin
- Unity Ride
- State Rally
- Convention
- Fall Conference
- Merry-Go-Round
- Reporting
- Officer Reporting
- EOY Reporting
- Consolidated Post Report
- Miles, Hours, & Cash Donations*
- *Must match EOY Reporting & Consolidate Post Report (CPR)
Calculation Tool
Calculation Tool

Calculation Spreadsheet
Calculation Spreadsheet

Summary
Summary
- Increase participation
- Promote consistency and understanding in measurement
- Support Chapter and Department goals
- Math-based tool takes out uncertainty
- Tool has flexibility to be customized for current needs
- Tool can be used at Chapter level to help focus efforts
- Tool can be used at Department level to award Chapter performance
- Multiple awards possible (Area & District)
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