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1. Aiming High! That is the goal of each DAR chapter as it sets about planning for its program year. How does a chapter accomplish this? What impact does the revised chapter achievement award form have on my chapter? Taking the time now to think about how your chapter can aim high will enable your chapter to achieve its highest potential as will be reported on the 2011-2012 Chapter Achievement Awards form.Aiming High! That is the goal of each DAR chapter as it sets about planning for its program year. How does a chapter accomplish this? What impact does the revised chapter achievement award form have on my chapter? Taking the time now to think about how your chapter can aim high will enable your chapter to achieve its highest potential as will be reported on the 2011-2012 Chapter Achievement Awards form.
2. Chapters rededicate themselves to the mission objectives of the National Society each time the opening ritual is followed.
“To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; to promote an enlightened public opinion; and to foster true patriotism and love of country. These are the Objects of our National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.”Chapters rededicate themselves to the mission objectives of the National Society each time the opening ritual is followed.
“To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; to promote an enlightened public opinion; and to foster true patriotism and love of country. These are the Objects of our National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.”
3. The 2011-2012 Chapter Achievement Awards form is a snapshot of activities of each and every chapter within the organization which reflects support of the DAR mission objectives. Historic, educational and patriotic endeavors are carried out while emphasizing membership growth.
These objectives encompass a wide variety of initiatives and DAR programs. As chapters and as individual members, we support these mission objectives through our collective chapter and individual participation as well as financial contributions. The 2011-2012 Chapter Achievement Awards form is a snapshot of activities of each and every chapter within the organization which reflects support of the DAR mission objectives. Historic, educational and patriotic endeavors are carried out while emphasizing membership growth.
These objectives encompass a wide variety of initiatives and DAR programs. As chapters and as individual members, we support these mission objectives through our collective chapter and individual participation as well as financial contributions.
4. The revised 2011-2012 Chapter Achievement Award program and the accompanying report form reflect this support.
Chapters are able summarize their historic, educational, patriotic and membership endeavors accomplished during the year.
The revised 2011-2012 Chapter Achievement Award program and the accompanying report form reflect this support.
Chapters are able summarize their historic, educational, patriotic and membership endeavors accomplished during the year.
5. Under direction of the National Board of Management, the chapter achievement awards program has been revised to reflect an emphasis in support of our Society’s mission objectives – historical, educational, patriotic and membership/administrative. Now, page 1 of the form reflects those sections in which points can be earned for timely dues submission, membership growth, chapter financial contributions to DAR mission categories, DAR Magazine ad and subscription support, and optional financial support by chapters and individuals. Under direction of the National Board of Management, the chapter achievement awards program has been revised to reflect an emphasis in support of our Society’s mission objectives – historical, educational, patriotic and membership/administrative. Now, page 1 of the form reflects those sections in which points can be earned for timely dues submission, membership growth, chapter financial contributions to DAR mission categories, DAR Magazine ad and subscription support, and optional financial support by chapters and individuals.
6. The revised 2011-2012 Chapter Achievement Award program and the accompanying report form reflect this support.
Chapters are able summarize their historic, educational, patriotic and membership endeavors accomplished during the year.
The revised 2011-2012 Chapter Achievement Award program and the accompanying report form reflect this support.
Chapters are able summarize their historic, educational, patriotic and membership endeavors accomplished during the year.
7. There are no changes to Sections 1 and 2. National dues for ALL members are to be paid on time. Additionally, ALL transfers, resignations, and deaths must be reported to National promptly. Each chapter can attain this goal and earn an immediate 40 chapter achievement points. It takes careful and deliberate action on the part of the chapter treasurer to collect all dues prior to December 1. Furthermore, each chapter must set a goal of attaining 2 new members each year to offset any transfers, resignations or deaths that may occur. There are no changes to Sections 1 and 2. National dues for ALL members are to be paid on time. Additionally, ALL transfers, resignations, and deaths must be reported to National promptly. Each chapter can attain this goal and earn an immediate 40 chapter achievement points. It takes careful and deliberate action on the part of the chapter treasurer to collect all dues prior to December 1. Furthermore, each chapter must set a goal of attaining 2 new members each year to offset any transfers, resignations or deaths that may occur.
8. Look at the words found in our national Bylaws. This organization was founded on the principles of preserving our history, providing for education and promoting patriotism. Did our Founders define HOW this was to be accomplished? No.
Look at our history. As times changed, our organization adapted and quickly learned how to meet those goals. Today, do we carry out these goals in the same way that Daughters of a generation or two ago did? Again, the answer is “No.” Funding for HOW we carry out these goals has become more important. The way in which our foremothers provided the initial financial wherewithal to establish and operate this Organization has changed from the way that our Society of today needs to operate.
Look at the words found in our national Bylaws. This organization was founded on the principles of preserving our history, providing for education and promoting patriotism. Did our Founders define HOW this was to be accomplished? No.
Look at our history. As times changed, our organization adapted and quickly learned how to meet those goals. Today, do we carry out these goals in the same way that Daughters of a generation or two ago did? Again, the answer is “No.” Funding for HOW we carry out these goals has become more important. The way in which our foremothers provided the initial financial wherewithal to establish and operate this Organization has changed from the way that our Society of today needs to operate.
9. Chapter achievement financial contributions will now support the missions of the National Society in an unrestricted manner within each objective category – historic, patriotic, educational and membership/administrative. That is to say, DAR committees will be funded as they have been in the past -- with Executive approval. However, the Executive Committee will be able to financially support current and new initiatives in a timelier fashion with funds available within each of the broad mission categories. Previously, restricted funds could only be used for very specific purposes – even if those purposes were no longer as essential to the work of the National Society.
Chapter achievement financial contributions will now support the missions of the National Society in an unrestricted manner within each objective category – historic, patriotic, educational and membership/administrative. That is to say, DAR committees will be funded as they have been in the past -- with Executive approval. However, the Executive Committee will be able to financially support current and new initiatives in a timelier fashion with funds available within each of the broad mission categories. Previously, restricted funds could only be used for very specific purposes – even if those purposes were no longer as essential to the work of the National Society.
10. For chapter achievement goals, a maximum of 135 points can be earned for making minimum contributions totaling $75 to the four mission areas of historic, educational, patriotic and membership/administrative. This is the same minimum financial amount that a chapter would have contributed under last year’s form in order to earn the maximum number of chapter achievement points. For chapter achievement goals, a maximum of 135 points can be earned for making minimum contributions totaling $75 to the four mission areas of historic, educational, patriotic and membership/administrative. This is the same minimum financial amount that a chapter would have contributed under last year’s form in order to earn the maximum number of chapter achievement points.
11. Last year, in Section 3 “Chapter Contributions”, a chapter earned 50 points for a minimum $45 contribution. In Section 4 “Other Chapter Contributions,” a chapter earned 14 points for a $14 contribution. In Section 5A “Schools”, a chapter earned 25 points for a $10 contribution. In Section 5B, a chapter earned 12 points for a $6 contribution. Making these minimum contributions earned the chapter an immediate 34 points in Section 8 “Chapter Programs and Activities.” Thus a total of $75 in contributions earned the chapter 135 points. For the 2011-2012 year, a chapter making a total of $75 in financial contribution in this revised Section 3, divided among the four mission objective areas as indicated, will earn the chapter 135 points.
Last year, in Section 3 “Chapter Contributions”, a chapter earned 50 points for a minimum $45 contribution. In Section 4 “Other Chapter Contributions,” a chapter earned 14 points for a $14 contribution. In Section 5A “Schools”, a chapter earned 25 points for a $10 contribution. In Section 5B, a chapter earned 12 points for a $6 contribution. Making these minimum contributions earned the chapter an immediate 34 points in Section 8 “Chapter Programs and Activities.” Thus a total of $75 in contributions earned the chapter 135 points. For the 2011-2012 year, a chapter making a total of $75 in financial contribution in this revised Section 3, divided among the four mission objective areas as indicated, will earn the chapter 135 points.
12. Sec. 4: DAR Magazine. Contributions for advertising in the DAR Magazine and urging members to subscribe are important goals. There are no changes in this section from last year. Set a goal for your chapter to increase its magazine subscription percentage!
Sec. 4: DAR Magazine. Contributions for advertising in the DAR Magazine and urging members to subscribe are important goals. There are no changes in this section from last year. Set a goal for your chapter to increase its magazine subscription percentage!
13. Sec. 5 Optional Individual and Chapter Contributions. Chapters and individual member contributions to the listed funds in this section are now made through the Development Office using form DEV-1003. All contributions made at or above the stated minimums will earn chapter achievement award points – which will be tracked in the e-Membership report, “Voluntary Contributions – CAA- Section 5”.
Sec. 5 Optional Individual and Chapter Contributions. Chapters and individual member contributions to the listed funds in this section are now made through the Development Office using form DEV-1003. All contributions made at or above the stated minimums will earn chapter achievement award points – which will be tracked in the e-Membership report, “Voluntary Contributions – CAA- Section 5”.
14. With regard to contributions to the President General’s Project: Chapters making their President General’s Project assessment contributions or additional contributions will now receive chapter achievement credit in Section 5 for item R if those contributions are a minimum of $100.
With regard to contributions to the President General’s Project: Chapters making their President General’s Project assessment contributions or additional contributions will now receive chapter achievement credit in Section 5 for item R if those contributions are a minimum of $100.
15. Individuals making contributions through the Development Office at or above the stated minimum of $100 will also earn chapter achievement award points for item R.
Individuals making contributions through the Development Office at or above the stated minimum of $100 will also earn chapter achievement award points for item R.
16. Additionally, individuals making contributions through the direct mail initiatives of the Development Office in support of the President General’s Project will now earn chapter achievement award points for item R – as long as those contributions represent a minimum donation of $100. Also, such contributions do qualify the donor to purchase the Donor Pin from Hamilton Jewelers.
Additionally, individuals making contributions through the direct mail initiatives of the Development Office in support of the President General’s Project will now earn chapter achievement award points for item R – as long as those contributions represent a minimum donation of $100. Also, such contributions do qualify the donor to purchase the Donor Pin from Hamilton Jewelers.
17. Again, all of these chapter and individual contributions can be monitored by each chapter treasurer through the e-Membership report, “Voluntary Contributions – CAA – Section 5.”
Again, all of these chapter and individual contributions can be monitored by each chapter treasurer through the e-Membership report, “Voluntary Contributions – CAA – Section 5.”
18. This report will also show chapter achievement awards points earned for minimum annual contributions to the 1890 Giving Circle, for new members of the Founders Club, and for new members of the Heritage Club. As the President General has indicated, voluntary contributions of individual members to the general operating fund of the NSDAR through the Development Office will accumulate annually. Once that total reaches a minimum of $500, the Development Office will automatically credit the chapter with 1890 Giving Circle points in section 5A. As this report shows, the chapter will only be able to confirm points – the name of the member(s) will not be displayed. Questions about the Heritage Club, the Founder’s Club and the 1890 Giving Circle should be directed to the Development Office.
This report will also show chapter achievement awards points earned for minimum annual contributions to the 1890 Giving Circle, for new members of the Founders Club, and for new members of the Heritage Club. As the President General has indicated, voluntary contributions of individual members to the general operating fund of the NSDAR through the Development Office will accumulate annually. Once that total reaches a minimum of $500, the Development Office will automatically credit the chapter with 1890 Giving Circle points in section 5A. As this report shows, the chapter will only be able to confirm points – the name of the member(s) will not be displayed. Questions about the Heritage Club, the Founder’s Club and the 1890 Giving Circle should be directed to the Development Office.
19. Sec. 6 National Defense. There are no changes. Continue to include three minutes on a national defense topic at each regular business meeting of your chapter. Download the National Defender from the national members’ website: www.members.dar.org
Sec. 6 National Defense. There are no changes. Continue to include three minutes on a national defense topic at each regular business meeting of your chapter. Download the National Defender from the national members’ website: www.members.dar.org
20. Sec. 7: Chapter Service and Activities. More committees /funds have been added to this list. Please note that minimum financial contributions made to the 4 objective areas in Section 3 will no longer earn your chapter automatic chapter achievement points in Section 7. Additionally, chapters must indicate that they have participated in at least 3 of the 4 primary categories to earn any points in this section. The goal is to encourage chapters to “do.” What chapters choose to do and how they choose to do it is up to the chapters. Sec. 7: Chapter Service and Activities. More committees /funds have been added to this list. Please note that minimum financial contributions made to the 4 objective areas in Section 3 will no longer earn your chapter automatic chapter achievement points in Section 7. Additionally, chapters must indicate that they have participated in at least 3 of the 4 primary categories to earn any points in this section. The goal is to encourage chapters to “do.” What chapters choose to do and how they choose to do it is up to the chapters.
21. Additional committees include:
Historic Primary Group: Americana Collection or Archives, Friends of the DAR Library, Friends of the DAR Museum, Special Projects-Grants
Educational Primary Group: Friends of the American Spirit, Program on the NSDAR, Resolutions
Additional committees include:
Historic Primary Group: Americana Collection or Archives, Friends of the DAR Library, Friends of the DAR Museum, Special Projects-Grants
Educational Primary Group: Friends of the American Spirit, Program on the NSDAR, Resolutions
22. Membership/Administrative: Bylaws, Chapter Development and Revitalization Commission, Continental Congress, DAR Leadership Training, Units Overseas, Volunteer Information Specialists-Chapter Websites
Two points can be earned for each committee/activity area to the maximum of 128 points. See this committee’s web pages on the national members’ website for suggestions of ways to participate in the various committee/activity areas.
Membership/Administrative: Bylaws, Chapter Development and Revitalization Commission, Continental Congress, DAR Leadership Training, Units Overseas, Volunteer Information Specialists-Chapter Websites
Two points can be earned for each committee/activity area to the maximum of 128 points. See this committee’s web pages on the national members’ website for suggestions of ways to participate in the various committee/activity areas.
23. Sec. 8: Schools. Box tops, UPC labels and clothing are accepted by the specific DAR Schools as noted. Please note: Berry College and Chemawa Indian School do not accept any of these items.
Sec. 8: Schools. Box tops, UPC labels and clothing are accepted by the specific DAR Schools as noted. Please note: Berry College and Chemawa Indian School do not accept any of these items.
24. Attaining the highest level of achievement award must be each chapter’s goal. How each chapter reaches that goal is up to the chapter. Remitting national dues by December 1, emphasizing an increase in membership, providing minimal unrestricted financial contributions, supporting the DAR Magazine and participating in any of the listed DAR committees (including the newly included committees) will combine to reward chapters for their efforts.
Attaining the highest level of achievement award must be each chapter’s goal. How each chapter reaches that goal is up to the chapter. Remitting national dues by December 1, emphasizing an increase in membership, providing minimal unrestricted financial contributions, supporting the DAR Magazine and participating in any of the listed DAR committees (including the newly included committees) will combine to reward chapters for their efforts.
25. Submit your Chapter Achievement Awards form no later than February 1, 2012. More details will follow in the fall of 2011 with instructions for completion of the form through e-Membership. Award certificates will be distributed at Continental Congress via your State Regent.
Submit your Chapter Achievement Awards form no later than February 1, 2012. More details will follow in the fall of 2011 with instructions for completion of the form through e-Membership. Award certificates will be distributed at Continental Congress via your State Regent.
