CORE: ASTD Chapter Operating Requirements
ASTD Chapter Operating Requirements (CORE) are a set of performance guidelines designed to help chapters deliver consistent benefits to members. CORE consists of elements in five key areas: administration, financial, membership, professional development, and communication, which are necessary for running a chapter like a business.
Submit Your Chapter's Primary CORE Contact Now!
Submit your chapter's primary CORE contact now by clicking here. Each year chapters are required to provide national ASTD with its CORE point of contact for the new submission year. The CORE designee for your chapter will receive your chapter's unique CORE survey link and all key CORE news and updates.
CORE Membership Requirement: Increase in 2012!
The CORE joint membership requirement has been frozen at 30 percent for three years because of national ASTD’s sensitivity to challenging economic conditions faced by chapters. The chapter leaders and National Advisors for Chapters who worked on the CORE element update in 2007 originally planned for an increase in this requirement by 5 percent over five years to reach the goal of 50 percent.
For 2011, the requirement will remain frozen at 30 percent. In 2012, this will be increased to 35 percent and will continue to increase by 5 percent to reach the 50 percent goal. Please work closely with your chapter relations manager and NAC advisor to ensure your chapter is preparing to reach the 2012 goal.
CORE Resources for Chapter Leaders
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2011 CORE Planning Workbook
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Created to help leaders gather and document CORE-related information for the CORE survey. The workbook mirrors the online CORE survey. It is recommended that chapters complete this workbook prior to completing the online CORE submission.
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CORE Policy |
Outlines series of actions taken to assist chapters that do not achieve 100 percent CORE.
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2011 CORE Survey Submission |
Summary includes results and demographic information based on responses provided by chapters in the 2010 CORE survey. Many chapter leaders use this information to benchmark their chapters with others.
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CORE Element Quick List (rev. June 2011) |
A handy reference guide listing all CORE components and elements.
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CORE Element Matrix (rev.October 2011) |
Lists all CORE elements, their purpose, and how chapters can accomplish them. Also includes resources available to assist with each element.
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Resources by Position |
Click here for resources available to your specific chapter leadership role.
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2011 CORE Presentation |
This presentation will assist chapter leaders in understanding the CORE elements and policy. It also answers many frequently asked questions from chapters including:
· What is CORE?
· Why is it a requirement for chapters?
· What are chapters that achieve 100 percent CORE doing successfully?
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2011 CORE FAQs |
Lists answers to the most frequently asked questions chapter leaders have about CORE.
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Model Bylaws for ASTD Chapters |
Model bylaws that align with the national ASTD bylaws. This is a good resource for chapters planning to review and update their bylaws.
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Chapter Board Roster - CORE Template |
Template in EXCEL format that chapter leaders should use to submit their board roster with the CORE submission. (Updates should be sent to the chapter coach when changes occur.)
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Chapter Membership Roster - CORE Template |
Template in EXCEL format that chapter leaders should use to submit their membership roster with the CORE submission. |
2011 Chapter CORE Results!
The CORE membership goal helps establish that members of the national organization and its chapters are part of the same organization with shared valuable resources and a shared compelling mission that effectively meets members’ professional development needs. ASTD would like to give recognition to those chapters that went above and beyond the 30 percent requirement; these chapters are our membership STAR and SUPERSTAR chapters!
The following chapters were 100 percent CORE in 2010 and Chapter Membership SUPERSTARS: over 50 percent joint membership:
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Alaska
Bay Colonies
Central Massachusetts
Corpus Christi
Eastern Pennsylvania
Fort Worth/Mid Cities
Genesee Valley
Golden Gate
Greater Cleveland
Greater Las Vegas
Maryland
Metro DC
Mid Michigan
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Mid New Jersey
Mount Diablo
Northeast Ohio
Northeast Oklahoma
Northeast Wisconsin
Northern Rockies
Northwest Wisconsin
Pikes Peak
Rocky Mountain
South Carolina Midlands
South Florida
Upstate South Carolina
Utah |
Valley of the Sun
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The following chapters were 100 percent CORE in 2010 and Chapter Membership STARS: 35-50 percent joint membership:
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Ann Arbor
Arkansas
Baton Rouge
Central Florida
Central Indiana
Central Missouri
Central New York
Central Ohio
Central Pennsylvania
Charlotte Area
Chicagoland
Eastern North Carolina
Greater Atlanta
Greater Birmingham
Greater Cincinnati |
Greater Philadelphia
Greater Toledo
Greater Tucson
Inland Empire
Kansas City
Kentuckiana
Lake Superior
Long Island
Memphis
Middle Tennessee
North Carolina Research Triangle Area
Nebraska
New Mexico
New Orleans
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Pensacola
Piedmont
Puget Sound
Reading Area Trainers Organization
River Cities
San Antonio
Smoky Mountain
South Central Wisconsin
Southern Connecticut
Southwest Florida
Space Coast
Tallahassee
Valleys of Virginia
West Texas |
The following chapters achieved 100 percent CORE in 2010: they met the 30 percent joint membership requirement:
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Cascadia
Central Illinois
Central Iowa
Dallas
Greater Chattanooga
Heart of Illinois
Houston
Hudson Mohawk |
Inland Northwest
Los Angeles
Maine
Mississippi
Niagara Frontier
Northeast Florida
Puerto Rico
San Diego |
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