Chapter Leader Resources

Annual Leaders' Meeting

The National School Public Relations Association convenes a Leaders' Meeting for chapter officers, as well as anyone interested in holding a state/regional chapter or national leadership position, at the NSPRA National Seminar each year. The meeting allows chapter leaders to share their successes and NSPRA to provide updates and information for the coming year. It is held on Sunday, the first official day of the Seminar, from 8-11:45 a.m. The deadlines and reporting forms that are referenced during the Leaders' Meeting are provided below. 

Chapter Chat 

The Chapter Chat e-newsletter provides news and tools for chapter leaders. Read the latest edition.

• 2021-22 Issues: November 2021, October 2021 

Online Resources 

Awards

• Mark of Distinction Recognition Program for Exemplary Chapters

Branding/Marketing

• NSPRA logo (PNG) for use in chapter marketing materials 

Business Operations, Deadlines and Reports

• Chapter Deadlines 2021-22 (PDF)
• Reporting Forms:
  • 2020-21 Cash Flow Report (for use in October 2021) (PDF)
  • Chapter Report Form (Word doc)

• Policies for NSPRA chapters:

  • 260.1 Chapters – Purpose and Formation

  • 260.2 Chapters – Reports

  • 260.3 Chapters – Suspension/Revocation

  • 260.4 Chapters – Leadership Development

  • 260.5 Chapter – National Seminar Opportunities

• Good Business Practices for Chapters
• Chapter Leadership Guidebook (2008)
• Chapter Operations Survey Report (2015, PDF)

Membership Recruitment

• NSPRA Membership Cash-back Incentive Program for Chapters

National Seminar

• Hosting an NSPRA National Seminar

Networking and Professional Development Opportunities for Chapter Leaders

• NSPRA Connect—Chapter Leaders online community
  • Only SPRA chapter leaders who are also NSPRA members have access to this exclusive, online community. NSPRA has added chapter presidents, presidents-elect, treasurers, secretaries and executive directors to the community.
  • To add additional chapter officers, first confirm that they are NSPRA members and then send your request and the officers' names and email addresses to  NSPRA's customer care representative, Marian Ceribo, at mceribo@nspra.org.
• Chapter Challenges Solved webinars and virtual meetings:
  • Virtual Meetings 2021-22: Network and brainstorm with the NSPRA president and your SPRA colleagues on Oct. 18,  Jan. 24, March 14 and June 13 from 3-4 p.m. ET (2-3 p.m. CT, 1-2 p.m. MT, noon - 1 p.m. PT).  Click on a date to register to attend.
  • The Chapter-National Relationship (recording of SPRA leaders group discussion 5/24/21) and Jamboard mural (SWOT analysis)
  • Get Ready for a New Year (recording of SPRA leaders group discussion 1/27/21)
  • Elevate Your Chapter Profile &  Plan for the Unexpected Crisis (webinar)
  • Transitioning Treasurers & Securing Sponsors (webinar)
  • Tips for Effective Chapter Operations (PDF of 2019 Leaders' Meeting presentation)
• Chapter Executive Directors virtual meetings:
  • Virtual Meetings 2021-22: Network and brainstorm with your fellow chapter executive directors and NSPRA Executive Director Barbara M. Hunter, APR, on Nov. 15, Feb. 14, April 11 and July 11 from 3-4 p.m. ET (2-3 p.m. CT, 1-2 p.m. MT, noon - 1 p.m. PT).  Click on a date to register to attend.

Regional Chapter Reports

• View current and past chapter reports

Speakers for Chapter Events

• Book the 2021-22 NSPRA President
• SPRA Speakers Database - spreadsheet of chapter speaker ideas
• SPRA Professional Development Speakers e-form - submit information about your chapter's recent speakers

Strategic Planning

• Chapter Strategic Planning Guide (PDF)
• Chapter strategic plan 2018-2021 - Missouri School Public Relations Association (MOSPRA)
• Chapter strategic initiatives 2020-2021 - Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA)

Shared Resources: Best Practices/Tip Sheets from Chapters

The regional reports from chapters feature a variety of examples and ideas that can help new and continuing officers plan an effective slate of chapter programs and services. In addition, here are some resources to consider as you work to serve your local members:

• MSPRA Perennial Calendar and Deadlines (PDF) - For each month of the year, it outlines items due for the chapter and from the chapter to NSPRA as well as who among the officers is responsible for the item.
• Building Connections for a Stronger State Chapter (PDF)
• MOSPRA Guidebook (PDF)
• WSPRA - Setting Strategic Direction and Building Capacity to Challenge Your Practice (PDF)
• MOSPRA Focus Group Consortium (PDF)
• TSPRA Strategic Planning Without Tears (SWOT) (PDF)