CHAPTERS BEST PRACTICES

AACN chapters are a community of members, from across the country, coming together in their local environment to further the mission and vision of AACN. The work they do is truly inspirational and with each success there is so much that can be learned by all of us. Even though each chapter is unique, they often face the same challenges along the way. This Best Practices Area is designed to be a forum for sharing with one another the challenges that have been encountered, the strategies you implemented to address them, and the resulting outcomes.

We encourage you to browse the information that is posted here and to visit often as this area will continue to grow as chapters from around the country submit their best practices.

Chapters Best Practices
Annual Operating/Work Plan (Strategic Plan)
Chapter Institution Letter FY04 1
Chapter Institution Letter FY04 2
Chapter Needs Assessment Guide
Contrasting Role Playing Exercise
Creating Healthy Chapter Work Environments
Dead President's Society: Chapter Succession Planning Strategies
Educational Programming
Empowering the New Chapter Board Member: Benefits and Responsibilities
Engaging Membership: Transforming Your Chapter
Ensuring Future Chapter Leadership
Healthy Work Environments for Your Chapter
Ideas for Encouraging Chapter Membership
Needs Assessment - Chapter Sample 1
Needs Assessment - Chapter Sample 2 Survey Monkey
Needs Assessment - Educational
Needs Assessment - SW GA Chapter - 6-2008
Strategic Plan Worksheet
Strategic Planning
SWOT Analysis
Understanding Chapter Financials
Your Style Under Stress Activity
Your Style Under Stress Defined