Officer Resources

Managing a successful chapter requires thoughtful planning and ongoing collaboration with the national office. These resources are intended to help your chapter manage its finances, hold a successful recruitment season, succeed within the STAR Status Requirements, and transition chapter management to next year’s officers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

STAR Status Requirements

Chapter Activity Reports

Officer Transitions

Budget and Financial Resources

Planning to Achieve Collegiate Excellence

I STAND for Integrity Day

Chapter Public Relations

New Member Recruitment

Chapter Management

Induction Convocation Resources

Advisor Resources

Helpful Links (Meeting Schedulers & FREE Webinar Options)

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STAR Status Requirements

• 2009-10 STAR Status Checklist
  Allows officers to track their chapter’s progress toward Good, Bronze, Silver, or Gold STAR Standing

• 2008-09 STAR Incentives
  Congratulations on reaching STAR Status!

• Platinum STAR Application Overview
  Must be a Gold STAR Chapter in 2008-09 AND notifed of Gold STAR Status in Spring 2010 to apply. Due/Postmarked May, 15, 2010.

Officer Transitions

• Chapter Leadership Position Descriptions
  Descriptions of the chapter leadership positions required for Good Standing, and a overview of the responsibilities that come with being a chapter officer

• Officer Transi tion Form
  All officers, new and returning, must submit this form to the national office by April 15. Also to be used during ongoing transitions

• Officer Transition Checklist
  Great resource for all officerrs to use during the transitional period to ensure that there is a seamless turnover between officers

• New Officer Application Form
  Optional application to help recruit and evaluate candidates for officer positions

Budget and Financial Resources

• 2009-2010 Chapter Funding Policy

  Outlines how chapter funds are allocated and disbursed, including chapter checks and travel stipends2009-2010 Chapter Funding Policy
  Outlines how chapter funds are allocated and disbursed, including chapter checks and travel stipends

• Chapter Funds Card Request Form
  This form must be completed by October 15 in order for NSCS to issue a Chapter Funds Card to The Chapter.

• Chapter Funds Card "How-To"
  FAQs about the Chapter Funds Card

• Budget Worksheet
  Outlines a chapter’s finances for the semester, and specifies the recipient of chapter check. Must be completed by October 15.

• Budget Worksheet Instructions
  Step-by-step instructions for completing the Budget Worksheet

• Fundraising Ideas
  Creative ideas for funding chapter initiatives

Chapter Management

• NSCS Chapter Handbook
  Everything a chapter needs to know in order to have a successful chapter year

• NSCS Chapter Constitution
  Chapter Consitution. There are three locations in which to put your chapter's institution name.

• NSCS Year-at-Glance
  What to expect during an average chapter year

• Speaker Request Form
  Complete form to request speakers at signature programs, meetings, etc.

• How to Send E-mail (Word Version) How to Send E-mail (PPT Version)
  How to e-mail your chapter officers, alumni and/or members

• Helpful Links
  Meeting Schedulers & FREE Webinar Options

I STAND for Integrity

Planning to Achieve Collegiate Excellence

• PACE for Smarties
  A detailed overview for launching and maintaining a successful PACE program

• PACE Information Form
  Documents a chapter’s PACE program and is required for Good Standing 

• March To College Day Planning Form
  Provides background and planning information about a chapter's March to College Day 

• Assembly Planning Form
  Provides background and planning information abouta chapter's PACE Assembly

• Starting and Coordinating the PACE program
  A guide to effectively starting a PACE program and successfully seeing it through

• Mentor Information Sheet
  An information sheet that describes the roles and goals of a mentor

• What is a Mentor?
  An overview that lays out the facts and myths of the overall purpose of a mentor

• Mentor Training Activities
  A training curriculum that aids mentors in various activities that they can utilize when connecting with their mentees

• Benefits of Mentoring
  A comprehensive overview that puts mentoring in to context. It describes the overall facts and benefits of mentoring. 

• Sample Schedule for Assemblies and March to College Day
  A sample schedule that can be used in planning and organizing a successful Assembly and March to College Day. (Examples provided)

• Mentor Suggested Discussions and Activities
  A sample list of various topics and discussions that mentors can take part in with young people

• Effective Listening Techniques
  A resource that can be used for facilitators/mentors throughout the PACE program

•  PACE Forms and Letters
  Sample forms and letters that will aid the VP, PACE towards the development of their PACE program 

• PACE Program Prospectus
  Brochure describing the PACE program that can be used to recruit program participants and partner organization

Chapter Public Relations

• Developing an Effective PR Strategy
  How to effective reach and engage members during your chapters recruitment and Spirit Week efforts

• NSCS Flyers
  Templates for advertising different events including meetings, general events, and recruitment

• Free NSCS Banner
  Third party site offering a 3' X 6' or 4' X 2' color vinyl banner for the cost of shipping. Contact your regional manager for a version of the NSCS logo to put on your banner

New Member Recruitment

• Guide to Recruiting New Members
  Summary of the recruitment process with tips for success

• Invitation Process Timeline and Checklist
  An aid to ensure your new member invitations go out on time

• New Member Brochure - the Honor Society That Works for You
  A double -sided brochure you can print out and distribute to potential members

• Answers to Eligible New Member FAQs
  To help answer questions that arise during the recruitment process. Ask your regional manager any questions not covered here

• Self-Nomination Information
  For eligible students who did not receive an invitation in the mail

• NSCS Flyers
  Multiple templates for recruitment flyers

Induction Resources

• Induction Scheduling Form
  Must be submitted for 2009-10 STAR Status

•   Induction Scheduling Guidelines
  Guidelines to help chapters choose dates for fall 2009 Induction 

• Distinguished Member Nomination Form
  Must be submitted for 2009-10 Gold STAR Status 

• Distinguished Member Eligibility
  Guidelines to help chapters choose eligibile and appropriate Distinguished Members

• Induction Pack Order Form
  Form to submit when ordering supplies to use at your Induction

• Induction PowerPoint
  PPT with videos to be used at your chapter's NSCS Induction Convocation

• Induction Manual
  Outlines the entire Induction process, from setting the date and booking speakers, to how to handle problems if they arise

• Induction Script Version 1
  Officers should tailor this script to the specific needs of their chapter and their ceremony

• Induction Script Version 2
  Officers should tailor this script to the specific needs of their chapter and their ceremony- best used for online schools

• Sample Program
  Provide this event program to guests and inductees

• Signage Templates
  Sample check-in and directional signs

• Keynote Speaker Invitation Letter Template
  Letter template to invite a Keynote Speaker to your chapter's NSCS Induction Convocation

• Special Guest Invitation Letter Template 
  Letter template to invitate special guests to your chapter's NSCS Induction Convocation