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Important update about the Chapter Operating Requirement for joint membership in 2010. Click here for the announcement.

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.

ANNOUNCING: 2010 CORE Results!

In 2009, about 89 percent of ASTD chapters met or were above the CORE requirement of 30 percent joint membership, up 14 percent over 2008. 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 who 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 2009 and Chapter Membership SUPERSTARS:  over 50 percent joint membership:

Alaska

Austin

Baton Rouge

Bay Colonies

Central Florida

Central Massachusetts

Corpus Christi

Eastern North Carolina

Eastern Pennsylvania

Emerald Coast Chapter

Fargo/Moorhead

Genesee Valley

Golden Gate

Greater Cleveland

Greater Las Vegas

Greater Toledo

Inland Empire

Maryland

Massachusetts

Memphis

Metro DC

Mid New Jersey

Midlands

Mid-Michigan

Mississippi Valley

Mount Diablo

Northeast Ohio

Northeast Wisconsin

Northern Rockies

Pikes Peak

Smoky Mountain

Southwest Florida

Tallahassee

Upper Michigan

Upstate South Carolina

Utah

Valleys of Virginia

West Texas

The following chapters were 100 percent CORE in 2009 and Chapter Membership STARS: 35-50 percent joint membership:

New Mexico

Ann Arbor

Arkansas

Central Missouri

Central New York

Central Ohio

Central Pennsylvania

Charlotte Area

Chicagoland

Fort Worth Mid Cities

Greater Atlanta

Greater Birmingham

Greater Cincinnati

Greater Tucson

Hawaii

Kansas City

Long Island

Los Angeles

Middle Tennessee

New York Metro

North Louisiana

Greater Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

Reading Area Trainers Organization

Southern Connecticut

Saint Louis Metro

Valley Of The Sun

 

The following chapters were 100 percent CORE in 2009: they met the 30 percent joint membership requirement: 

Cascadia

Central Indiana

Central Iowa

Dallas

Florida Suncoast

Fort Lauderdale

Great Plains

Greater Chattanooga

Greater Detroit

Greater Richmond

Hawkeye

Heart of Illinois

Houston

Hudson Mohawk

Inland Northwest

Lincoln

Maine

Miami

Mississippi

North Carolina Research Triangle Area

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Orleans

Niagara Frontier

North Alabama

Northeast Florida

NW Arkansas

Pensacola

Piedmont

Puerto Rico

Puget Sound

River Cities

Rocky Mountain

Sacramento

San Antonio

San Diego

Southeast Wisconsin

Southeastern Virginia

South Central Wisconsin

CORE Resources for Chapter Leaders

2009 CORE Planning Workbook

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.

 

CORE Policy

Outlines series of actions taken to assist chapters that do not achieve 100 percent CORE.

 

2009 CORE Submission Summary

Summary includes results and demographic information based on responses provided by chapters in the 2008 CORE survey. Many chapter leaders use this information to benchmark their chapters with others.

 

CORE Element Quick List

A handy reference guide listing all CORE components and elements.

 

2008 CORE Element Matrix

Lists all CORE elements, their purpose, and how chapters can go about accomplishing them. Also includes resources available to assist with each element.

 

2009 ALC CORE Presentation

Presentation given to chapters leaders who attended the 2009 ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference.  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?

 

2010 CORE FAQs

Lists answers to the most frequently asked questions chapter leaders have about CORE.

 

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.

 

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.)

 

Chapter Membership Roster - CORE Template

Template in EXCEL format that chapter leaders should use to submit their membership roster with the CORE submission. (Chapters not using ChAMP can send the roster to the chapter coach at any time to find the chapter’s joint membership percentage. ChAMP chapters can calculate the joint membership percentage using the ChAMP roster report.)

 

 

 
 
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