Chapter Recognition Program

The BCA is eager to recognize the efforts of Chapters in a meaningful way for performance in activities, programs and membership recruitment. This award program provides a way to track progress and submit your Chapter for recognition each year.

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Period of time for all activities covered by this program is from April 1, 2015 to March 1, 2016. Forms must be submitted no later than March 31, 2016 to Liz Fischer at LFischer@bcxa.org. Chapters will be scored and evaluated based on the application and the forms submitted. The International Board of Director will make all final selections. Categories include

Rising Star – New Chapter or a new program with in a Chapter having success.

Super Star – Based on the most points, timely delivery of reports, innovative meetings

Shooting Star – A Chapter that has an innovative approach to member recruitment, chapter meeting development or local involvement.

Section A: Overview of Chapter Activities – 250 points minimum	Possible Points	Total Points
Board of Directors positions filled and Officers selected based on Bylaws by January 31st 50 points. Submit to Sheri Adams by January 31st at SAdams@BCxA.org	50	Enter #
Bonus: Have a fully functional succession plan for 2016 elections by [date]. Attach to this application form. 100 Points	100	Enter #
Held a minimum of three in-person member meetings - 50 points List date and location of all meetings:	50	Enter #
Bonus: Held three additional in-person or webinar member meetings. 25 points each	75	Enter #
Submitted all financial documents to Headquarters – 75 points Submit to Sheri Adams by February 28th 2016 at SAdams@BCxA.org ☐Annual Budget current year by February 28th ☐Financial Summary for past year by February 28th ☐IRS tax filling for previous year by February 28th (Canadian Chapters excluded)	75	Enter #
Section B: Chapter Representation	Possible Points	Total Points
Member representation on the Membership Committee. 50 points List Member Here.	50	Enter #
Number of Chapter members attending NCBC: 15 members = 25 points; each member after will receive 1 point	25+	Enter #
For every Chapter Member serving on a BCA Committee the Chapter will receive 5 points. For a maximum of 25 points.	25	Enter #
Section C: Strategic Planning and Outreach – 300 minimum	Possible Points	Total Points
The Chapter has developed/updated strategic goals for the year based on the BCA Strategic Plan. Submitted by February 28th of current year. Document submitted to Liz Fischer by February 28 at LFischer@BCxA.org for – 100 points	100	Enter #
Number of articles submitted to The Checklist either for peer review or not. This could be a report on one of your events or a technical article from one of your members. 50 points for each article. If it is peer reviewed it can apply to your CCP Recertification Requirements.	50+	Enter #
Website updated at least quarterly. 25 points for each quarterly update.	25+	Enter #
Section D: Monthly Communication to Chapter Members
Monthly communication to Chapter Members - minimum of 5 to qualify for any points; those highlighted are mandatory and copies must be sent to headquarters. The goal is to have the chapters be key communicators to members. 20 points each, 240 possible.
Month	Email Message	Possible Points	Total Points
January	Renewal request to members who have not renewed	20	Enter #
February	Final notice to renew, or Our annual meeting the NCBC is coming up we hope to see you there!	20	Enter #
March	Sorry to see you go. Why? Our annual meeting the NCBC is coming up we hope to see you there! NCBC is in just ___ days. Join other Chapter Members for ….	20	Enter #
April	NCBC is in just ___ days. Join other Chapter Members for ….	20	Enter #
May	NCBC is in just ___ days. Join other Chapter Members for ….	20	Enter #
June	Enjoy your summer! Don’t forget about BCA University and online learning	20	Enter #
August	Back to School – Join us for the fall webinars series	20	Enter #
September	Membership drive email – Tell your BCA Story	20	Enter #
October	Join the BCA – Or your Chapter Event, Call for Nomination for your Board	20	Enter #
November	Join the BCA – OR a Reminder to Vote for Chapter Board Members	20	Enter #
December	Join the BCA and renew your membership – OR a Holiday Greeting	20	Enter #

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