Mr. B.,
Here are some tips that I received from David Cordts who is from:
Associate Director of Honor Societies
NASSP | National Association of Secondary School Principals
NHS, NJHS, NEHS
1904 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191
P: 703-860-7328 | 800-253-7746 | F: 703-476-5432
I think that it a lot of leg work to have this implemented.
1. National – State – Local: Where does an association fit in?
2. Organization, Part 1: Structure & Alliances: How to form an association.
3. Governance: Constitutions and bylaws; director; officers & their duties, business meetings
4. Membership: Data base, updates, confidentiality, fees, application forms.
Recruitment/acquisition plans & timetables; school-based or student-based?
5. Financial Management: How to create, utilize, and manage financial resources; IRS guidelines, non-
profit status, tax filings; fundraising; corporate sponsorships; business plans
6. Branding & Marketing: Creating an image through structure, products, & services.
Formal name, abbreviation, and logo (trademark as “TM”)
7. Leadership Resources & Networks: How to create and utilize leadership
resources.
8. Communications & Public Relations: Methods to enhance your messages:
Internal and External media
9. Service: How to enhance Service Learning opportunities with your association.
10. Organization, Part 2: Maintaining effectiveness with an office, records, etc.
11. Legalities: What risks need to be covered by our policies and procedures? Incorporation, Insurance,
and liability protection.
12. The Network: Opportunities for involvement with the association. How will the network of members
be developed and shared? Students, Advisers, Principals, interested/relevant external parties.
13. Activities/Calendar: Competitions, conferences, and other functions. What will the association offer
to its members during the year?
14. Contacts: Who to contact for more information?
15. Additional topics: TBD
I don't know if this procedure is totally necessary or I was just being pacified. I was in contact with many people who also felt the way I did and they will give support/time/energy to get this done.
Thanks!
