1. Presented by Lady Drema Lee Woldman National First Vice President National Program Chair National Chapter Establishment Chair

2. F IVE S TAR S TATUS C RITERIA One program under each thrust One activity under each project M.O.M.E.N.T.U.M. Must follow guidelines of Resource Guide 2

3. Overview of Program Basics SOW - Back to Work Senior Citizens - We Care Community Beautification - America the Beautiful Community Partnerships - Joining Forces Top Teens - M.O.M.E.N.T.U.M.

4. Program vs. Activities Programs are a set of ongoing actions that meets a need and makes an impact on the population served. It is a written plan that includes reasonable and long-term and short-term objectives with measurable outcomes. Outcomes are benefits or changes for individuals or populations during or after participating in a program. Outcomes may relate to behavior, skills, knowledge, attitude, values, condition, or other attributes. An activity is something that is usually done for pleasure, entertainment, or extracurricular, i.e., bingo, cards, manicures, shopping, greeting cards, etc. All of these things are necessary to include as a supplement to your program, but does not by itself a program make.

5. Types of Programs Total program is one where all programming is implemented at one entity/facility. Standalone program is one where programs are implemented at different entities/facilities.

6. S.M.A.R.T. Characteristics Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Timely

7. Chapter Report Book Overview Reading is Fundamental Hours Donations (Service-in-Kind) Descriptions (Narratives) Categories Evaluation Form (Please use)

8. Chapter Report Book Changes Statement of Financial Operations Ending Cash Balance – June 30 th – moot issue Adding up Columns Font

9. Best Practices Give each responsible officer/committee chair their section to complete Meet as a group to go over all sections to make sure nothing was left out (maybe a chapter meeting) Assign one person to input President reviews and submits

10. Suggestions

11. Q & A