Chapter of the Month (COM)
Congratulations to the Golden Gate Chapter of ASTD for being named the February 2012 Chapter of the Month!
ASTD highlights chapters that shine! See the Chapter Directory to link to all chapter webpages.
Your chapter can be profiled as the Chapter of the Month on the ASTD homepage as well. If you’ve had a Sharing Our Success (SOS) submission accepted, are CORE compliant and innovative, and have not been featured recently as Chapter of the Month (within two years), you might be the next chapter for this award!
Each Chapter of the Month receives the following:
- $250 cash prize
- Free ASTD Learning System
- profile on the ASTD homepage, and the COM homepage
- letter from the ASTD CEO/president
- use of press release banner and press release
- public recognition at ALC
- listing in the ALC program
- use of Chapter of the Month logo
- recognition in the LCN, Leader Connection Newsletter.
So, begin with submitting to SOS, make sure you are CORE compliant, and wait to hear if you will be the next Chapter of the Month.
Previously Featured Chapters
2011 Award Winners
2010 Award Winners
2009 Award Winners
See what chapters are saying about COM:
“This is great motivation in developing and implementing new programs or member services.” ~Don Bolen, President, Greater Atlanta
“We have created a scholarship fund for college students the money helped us set up the fund.” ~Mike Hodge, President, Sacramento
“The Chapter of the Month designation serves as a way of letting others know that we're nationally recognized for our activities and services rather than as a way of expanding services.” ~Paul Signorelli, President, Mount Diablo
“…The award has brought recognition to the chapter and has placed us in high regard with current members, plus it has helped in recruiting new members… The award only helps to strengthen the ASTD National/Chapter Partnership as a strong professional brand.” ~Peter Rizza, Mid-New Jersey
“…Helped us take pride in the Chapter. It is posted on our website along with other awards and potentially helps viewers think of us as an outstanding organization. It has given us an avenue for networking with other Chapters and having something to share with them - a wonderful benefit. ~ Mary Rydesky, Alaska
Please click here for additional COM testimonials.
For more information or questions about the COM program
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 coach. We look forward to working with you!