The NACE "Chapter of the Year" award recognizes NACE chapters that exemplify outstanding achievement in chapter planning and management, member activity, merit of educational programs and membership growth and retention.

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Section 1: Elements Statement (max. 10 points). 1,000 word max. 

Summary that demonstrates the ways in which the chapter exemplifies outstanding achievement in chapter planning and management, member activity in programs and on committees, merit of educational programs, and membership growth and retention. Entry will be judged on how well the chapter achieved their overall goals and objectives for: membership, educational programs, fundraising, special activities, communication and chapter outreach. Additionally, the entry will be judged on member activity in attending the programs, special activities and chapter outreach as well as member activity in committees.  Be sure to include what different, unique or creative qualities elevated the chapter to this level.

Section 2:  Chapter Planning & Management (max. 15 points)

• List the goals set forth by the chapter board for the 2009 year, whether or not each goal was achieved and indicate any obstacles you faced or overcame with your goals - up to 5 points
• Communications statement and schedule- Describe all communication techniques used to relay information to chapter members (1,000 word max.). Indicate types used: Newsletter (print or electronic); Flyer; Web site; e-mail; postcard; Invitation (print or electronic); telephone hotline (give the number); personal phone calls; New member orientation; one-on-one visit; other, etc. In addition, include time and/or frequency to each communication (1,000 word max.) - up to 10 points

Section 3:  Member Activity in Monthly meetings (max. 15 points) 1,000 word max.

• Average percentage of membership that attends each monthly meeting - up to 20%= 0 points, 21-30%=1 point, 31-40%= 2 points, 41-50%= 3 points, 51% and up = 5 points
• Average number of guests that attend each monthly meeting - up to 10 = 1 point, 11 or more = 2 points
• Examples of your top three programs' attendance and why you feel they were a bigger draw for your membership and/or non-members (list the percentage of members that attended and the number of guests that attended).  - increase in member attendance of 0-1%=0 points, 2-5% = 1 point, 6-10%= 2 points, 11% or more = 8 points

Section 4: Member Activity in Committees & on the Board (max. 15 points) 500 word max.

• Percentage of members who are actively involved in a committee or serving on your local NACE board (provide a list for verification) - up to 10 points
• Percentage of members who are actively involved in a committee on the NACE National level or attend NACE Leadership Summits or Experience Conference (provide a list for verification) - up to 5 points

Section 5: Educational Programs (max. 20 points): top 3 programs, up 1,000 word max. per program. 2 photos per program may be included.

• List program title, speaker's name, topics or themes used in monthly education program - up to 5 points
• Explain the educational and member benefits for each program - up to10  points
• Supporting materials, including invites, photos, etc. - up to 5 points  

Section 6: Special Activities (max. 10 points) Photos for each special activity must be included.

• Special Activities Statement - Describe up to two activities outside the scope of a regular chapter meeting, such as special education programs, community service projects, etc. (1,000 word max. per activity) - up to 5 points
• 2 photos per activity - up to 5 points

Section 7: Membership (max. 15 points): NACE staff will complete this portion

• Net Gain of New Members for 2009 - up to 5 points
• Retention Percentage - up to 10 points: Up to 60% = 0 points, 61 - 65% = 2 points, 66 - 70% = 4 points, 71 - 75% = 6 points, 76 - 80% = 8 points, 81% & up = 10 points