2012 - 2013 Chapter of the Year Guide

Please find included in this guide the Chapter of the Year (COY) Scoring Formula and Rubric. Every region will use this national rubric and application and each chapter will be graded on a numeric scale and can receive up to a total of 265 points to obtain a raw score. This raw score will be your final score.

It is critical that chapters submit a master sign in sheet with the names of all members in their chapter and the events that they attended. Participation is worth 30 points.

I. There are three parts to the process of becoming Chapter of the Year:
a. The Application
b. The Scrapbook and Event Documentation
c. The Interview

This year three Chapter of the Year Awards will be disseminated. Chapters will be categorized as "Large," "Medium," or "Small" based on their membership. (Large = 40+ Members; Medium = 20-40 members; Small = Less than 20 members) A chapter in each category will receive a Chapter of the Year award, so your chapter will only be competing against chapters of comparable size.

Please read the COY Scoring Rubric carefully and in its entirety prior to the start of the academic school year. Each part contains vital information.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ericka Aiken, National Director of Community Service at communityservice@nblsa.org.