Chapter of the Year

Due to the many challenges we faced during the 2020-2021 American Legion year, the Chapter of the Year award will be suspended. Please review the new guidelines for Chapter of the Year for 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

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

Must contain key measurements
Must address Chapter and Department goals
Must compensate for Chapter size
Must allow for weighing of each measurement

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 Spreadsheet

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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