Chapter of the Month

The Chapter of the Month (COM) program highlights a chapter each month that deserves special recognition. Recipients must have had a Sharing Our Success (SOS) submission accepted, be 100 percent CARE achieved, and have not been featured as Chapter of the Month within the past 18 months.

Congratulations to the April Chapter of the Month, Greater Birmingham!

Making the Business Case for Simple Investments
In response to a surplus reserve fund, the Greater Birmingham Chapter board decided to develop an investment strategy, aiming to generate passive income while minimizing risk. They evaluated a wide range of investment options, including mutual funds, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit, to determine which would be the best fit for the chapter. After researching each option and drafting competing proposals, the board chose to invest a significant amount of chapter funds into certificates of deposit. Throughout the process, the chapter demonstrated prudent stewardship of chapter funds and the importance of proactive financial planning, allowing them to increase their interest earnings and promote the chapter’s financial sustainability.

CHAP-2024: April COM - Birmingham Board Photo

(Left to Right: Daphne Dansby, Chapter Advisor; Ryan Campbell, VP Technology; Jade Reardon, North Alabama GIG President; Eric Atkins, President; Harriett James, VP Finance; Jillian Miles Massey, VP Programs; Michael Glaze, VP Membership; Adam Roderick, VP Operations)

Each Chapter of the Month receives the following:

$500 cash prize
Profile on the Chapter of the Month homepage
Letter from the ATD president and CEO
Use of press release banner and press release
Public recognition at Chapter Leader Day (CLD) and the ATD Chapter Leaders Conference (ALC)
Listing in the ALC program
Use of the Chapter of the Month logo
Recognition in the Leader Connection Newsletter (LCN)

ATD highlights chapters that shine!

If your chapter has had a Sharing Our Success (SOS) submission accepted, is CARE achieved, and have not been featured recently as Chapter of the Month (within 18 months), you might be the next chapter for this award!

The COM program is managed by the Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC). Visit the CRC webpage for more information about COM and committee contact information.

If you have questions, please see the FAQs or contact your chapter relations manager (CRM). We look forward to working with you!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Chapter of the Month (COM) program?

The Chapter of the Month program recognizes outstanding chapters whose practices and programs represent the best ATD has to offer. It highlights chapters who have earned special recognition for their best practice success.

What are the criteria to be Chapter of the Month?

To be considered for Chapter of the Month, a chapter must:

Have an approved Sharing Our Success (SOS) submission which demonstrates an innovative approach or solution to key chapter functions
Be CARE achieved at the time of selection
Not have been selected as Chapter of the Month in the previous 18 months

Is there a time limit or “expiration date” on approved SOS submissions for a chapter to be considered for Chapter of the Month?

There is no set time limit. As long as the chapter has at least one approved SOS submission and meets the other criteria above, it is eligible for Chapter of the Month.

How often can a chapter be Chapter of the Month?

One of the key criteria to receive the award is to not have been selected as Chapter of the Month within an 18-month timeframe. Additionally, factors such as chapter size, geographic location, and CARE category of the approved SOS submission(s) are also considered in an effort to be as fair as possible.

2024 Chapter of the Month

April - Greater Birmingham

March - Central Massachusetts

February - Hawaii

January - Austin

2023 Chapter of the Month

December - Chicagoland

November - Baton Rouge

October - Greater Las Vegas

September - Buffalo Niagara

August - Houston

July - New York City