Chapter Recognition Program

The national chapter has devised a program to guide local chapters in providing a well-rounded operation for the professional growth of its members.  The program is designed to recognize the efforts of local chapters by awarding points for a variety of activities.

The program measures an individual chapter's performance compared to an annual benchmark of 10,000 points.  Based upon the level of participation in the various activities, chapters can attain different levels of recognition by achieving various levels of point reporting and consistency.  The levels of recognition are as follows:

• An All-Star Chapter designation will be awarded to any chapter that receives the maximum number of credits under each category in the program or 14,000 credits.  

• Silver Chapter – achieving or reporting 10,000 points consecutively for 3 years

• Gold Chapter – achieving or reporting 10,000 points consecutively for 5 years

• Platinum Chapter – achieving Gold Chapter status consecutively for 5 years

The All-Star designation is awarded to chapters that exhibit outstanding performance in a given year.  The Silver, Gold and Platinum designations are awarded to to encourage chapters to develop a continuity of sound leadership.

Awards are also given to the Most Improved Chapter.  Chapters can be recognized for significant improvements in chapter performance over that of previous years.

Under special circumstances, the national recognition committee may also award bonus points to local chapters.  For instance, extra efforts put forth to start a new chapter, lending assistance in the wake of a natural disaster, or developing an innovative activity not presently covered in the program could be recognized by awarding bonus points to the chapter.

To achieve points for participation and the levels of recognition, chapters earn points in the following categories:

• Chapter Administration – Board activity and meetings, operations, reporting and communications with National and Regional

• Chapter Meetings – Membership meetings and providing of CPE

• Newsletter – Communications with members as to activities and the benefits of Membership 

• Chapter Education and Training Events – The provision of training opportunities beyond the monthly meetings

• Membership – Statistical membership information maintained and reported by the National Office.

• Community Service – Reaching beyond the member services to the larger community and putting our expertise to work for others.

• Chapter Recognition Awards – the presentation of awards recognizing local members, local government financial managers and leaders, Scholarships to deserving individuals and participation in the AGA National Awards program.

As of the 2002 – 2003 program year, the Seattle chapter had achieved Platinum Status.  Click here to view the chapter's progress toward platinum status again.

Last modified: March 03, 2008