Chapter Leader Resources

Annual Leaders' Meeting

The National School Public Relations Association convenes a Leaders' Meeting for incoming chapter officers, project team/committee leaders and 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 Sundays, the first official day of the Seminar, from 8-11:45 a.m.

Watch a recording of the 2020 Leaders’ Meeting, which was held virtually via Cisco Webex in July. The deadlines and reporting forms that were referenced during the Leaders' Meeting are provided below. 

The Leading Edge Newsletter

Read the latest edition of The Leading Edge newsletter with updates for chapter leaders.

• 2020-21 Issues: Spring 2021, Winter 2020-21 (February, January, December), Fall 2020
• 2019-20 Issues: Summer 2020|B, Summer 2020|A, Spring 2020, ​Winter 2020 (January), ​Fall/Winter 2019-20, ​Fall 2019
• 2018-19 Issues: Summer 2019, ​Spring 2019, ​Winter/Spring 2019, ​Winter 2018-19

Online Resources 

Awards

• Mark of Distinction Recognition Program for Exemplary Chapters

Branding/Marketing

• Chapter of NSPRA logo - blue (JPG), blue (PNG), white (PNG) (email mbraham@nspra.org to request other file types)

Business Operations, Deadlines and Reports

• Chapter Deadlines for 2020-21 (PDF)
• Chapter Deadlines for 2019-20 (PDF)
• Reporting Forms:
  • 2019-20 Cash Flow Report (fillable 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
• 2015 Chapter Operations Survey Report (PDF)

Membership Recruitment

• NSPRA Membership Cash-back Incentive Program for Chapters

National Seminar

• Hosting an NSPRA National Seminar
• Developing a host chapter logo

Networking Opportunities for Chapter Officers

• 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 Communication Manager Rebecca Shaw at rshaw@nspra.org.

Professional Development for Chapter Officers

• Chapter Challenges Solved: The Chapter-National Relationship (recording of SPRA leaders group discussion 5/24/21) and Jamboard mural (SWOT analysis)
• Chapter Challenges Solved: Get Ready for a New Year (recording of SPRA leaders group discussion 1/27/21)
• Chapter Challenges Solved: Elevate Your Chapter Profile &  Plan for the Unexpected Crisis (webinar)
• Chapter Challenges Solved: Transitioning Treasurers & Securing Sponsors (webinar)
• Chapter Challenges Solved: Tips for Effective Chapter Operations (PDF of 2019 Leaders' Meeting presentation)
• Virtual Leaders' Meeting 2020 (webinar)

Regional Chapter Reports

• View current and past chapter reports

Speakers for Chapter Events

• Book the 2020-21 NSPRA President
• Book the NSPRA Vice President for Diversity Engagement

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)