NSPRA appreciates the efforts of chapter leaders who are dedicated to advancing the practice of school public relations and communication and supporting the professional needs of our members at the state level. 

Annual Leaders' Meeting

NSPRA convenes a meeting for incoming chapter officers and Project Team/committee leaders at the NSPRA Seminar each year to provide updates and information needed to plan for the coming year. This meeting is held on Sunday, the first official day of the Seminar.This year's Leaders' Meeting will be combined with the Association Annual Meeting and will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2013. The meeting will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, Calif., our 2013 Seminar site hotel.

The Leading Edge

Click on the link below to view the latest edition of The Leading Edge for Chapter Leaders news update (link opens a new window in your browser).

• The Leading Edge - Spring 2013 (NEW)
• The Leading Edge - Fall 2012
• The Leading Edge - Spring 2012 

Chapter Best Practices/Tip Sheets 

• MOSPRA Guidebook
• WSPRA - Setting Strategic Direction and Building Capacity to Challenge Your Practice
• MOSPRA Focus Group Consortium
• TSPRA Strategic Planning WithOut Tears (SWOT)

Important Chapter Information

1. Chapter Deadlines for 2012-13
2. 2012 Cash Flow Report
3. Mark of Distinction Chapter Recognition Program Guidelines/Entry Form (Word) and (PDF)
4. Sample Member Recruitment Letters
5. NSPRA Foundation Grant RFP
6. Chapter Strategic Planning Guide
7. Good Business Practices
8. Chapter Policies

• Awards/Scholarship Information and Nomination Forms
  • NSPRA Presidents Award Guidelines and Nomination Form
  • Barry Gaskins Mentor Legacy Award Nomination Form
  • Bob Grossman Leadership in School Communications Award Nomination Form
  • Learning & Liberty Legacy Leader Recognition Award
  • NSPRA Foundation Seminar Scholarship Application
  • Dawn K. McDowell Memorial Scholarship Application
  • Don Bagin Memorial Scholarship Application
  • Pat Jackson Seminar Scholarship Application 
  • NSPRA Leaders Memorial Scholarship Application