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Application for Rising Star Award for New Chapters

Applications due June 1.

Narrative Criteria
Narratives for criteria areas must be typical page size, single-space, one-inch margins and in a readable font. 

Include narratives that address each of the following sections:

Chapter Experience

Chapter Leadership

Chapter Programs

Membership Growth

Future Planning

Chapter Experience

Highlights of how the chapter has engaged their members since their installation, including providing member involvement opportunities, surveying members, celebrating one another's achievements, and preparing them for their post-graduation lives.

Chapter Experience Narrative*
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Photo(s)

Provide up to two (2) pictures with a brief caption that shows how chapter recruitment/retention activity or initiation is successful.

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Supporting Attendance Document(s)

Provide up to three (3) support documents demonstrating the chapter’s experience from a member's perspective.

Attach support document.*
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Chapter Leadership

Document chapter officers currently in place, describe officer training conducted and/or participated in, and describe leadership development and networking opportunities for the general membership.

Chapter Leadership Narrative*
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Photo(s)

Provide up to three (3) photos with a brief caption that describes the project.

Attach photo.*
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Support Document(s)

Provide up to three (3) support documents demonstrating the chapter's dedication to leadership development.

Attach support document.*
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Attach support document.
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Attach support document.
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Chapter Programs

Document one year of programs from July 1 to June 30. Choose two categories from the following: community service, professional development, membership, or fundraising. Describe one program for each category chosen. Be able to include title, dates, overall attendance, and description of the impact of the program.

Chapter Programs Narrative*
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Photo: Provide one (1) photo with a brief caption that describes the project.

Attach photo.*
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Support Document(s): Provide up to two (2) support documents demonstrating chapter program development.

Attach support document.*
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Attach support document.
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Membership Growth

Document general membership meetings with attendance and describe how the chapter uses resources from KDP to communicate benefits and services to its membership. Describe the chapter’s recruitment strategy for new members.

Membership Growth Narrative*
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Future Planning

Describe how you have used what you have learned since installation to plan better programs and improve the recruitment process.

Future Planning Narrative*
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Disclaimer:
Photos submitted via the awards applications become property of KDP and may be used in program spotlights, KDP.org banners, and other material as needed to promote the KDP Chapter experience.

Thank you for submitting an entry to be considered as one of our recipients  of the 2023 Rising Star Award for New Chapters. You will hear from KDP regarding the status of your application by July 31.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Ashley at aashley@kdp.org.

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