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Chapter Services Department

 

The chapter services team consists of eight professional staff supporting ASTD’s chapters.

 

How does ASTD chapter services department support ASTD chapters?

 

The chapter services department works with ASTD’s chapter-related committees and advisors to provide programs, projects, and initiatives to support ASTD’s chapters. Click on the links below to access the program pages directly.

 

Chapter Support

 

Link to program Description
Power of 2 campaign to promote joint membership
Chapter Administration and Membership Program (ChAMP) membership invoicing and reporting capabilities for chapters to ease chapter administration
Website portals chapter websites hosted by ASTD
Discount partnerships a convenient way for chapters to order ASTD branded stationery, business cards, and logo products at a discounted rate

 

Chapter Operating Requirements (CORE)

 

Link to program Description
Chapter Operating Requirements (CORE) a set of performance guidelines designed to help chapters deliver consistent benefits to members, consisting of elements necessary for running a chapter like a business

 

Communications

 

Link to program Description
Leader Connection Newsletter (LCN ) semi-monthly e-newsletter that includes news and tips for chapter leaders
Chapter Leaders’ Yahoo Group vehicle for chapter leaders to discuss topics of interest and share best practices with other chapter leaders
Chapter Leader Community website (CLC) online section featuring news, tools, templates, best practices, and other resources for chapter leaders

 

Leadership Development Programs

Link to program Description
ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference (ALC) annual conference for chapter leaders to network and learn best practices for running their chapters
Chapter Leader Day program for chapter leaders at the International Conference & Exposition
ASTD Leadership Institute (ALI) online resource for leadership development created by the Leadership Development Team (LDT)

Revenue Sharing

Link to program Description
Chapter Incentive Program (ChIP) revenue-sharing program that offers chapters an opportunity to share the revenue from new business they generate for ASTD programs and services
Certificate Partnership Program partnerships between ASTD and chapters for certificate programs that help to increase visibility, provide programming on diverse topics, and grow chapter revenue

Chapter-Related Committees and Advisors

Link to program Description
National Advisors for Chapters (NAC) distinguished ASTD chapter past presidents who serve as national volunteer advisors to the chapter services team and chapter leaders
Chapter Operating Requirements (CORE) Committee provides chapter leaders with the support, knowledge, and resources needed to comply with ASTD’s CORE standard
Leadership Development Team (LDT) recommends the leadership development program for chapter leaders plus reviews session proposals for the ASTD Chapter Leaders Conference and recommends ones for selection, identifies programming gaps, and recommends topics and speakers to fill those gaps
Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) identifies, recognizes, and shares chapter best practices