Chapter of the Year Scoring Key

Chapter of the Year Scoring Key

Activities / Points

Member Services

How many regular chapter meetings did you have in calendar year 2013? / 0 Points
What were the total educational hours? / 1 Point per Hour
How many conferences, seminars or training sessions were provided outside regular chapter meetings? / 0 Points
What were the total educational hours? / 1 Point per Hour
What was your average attendance at chapter meetings? / 0 Points
What percentage of your members typically attend chapter meetings? / More than 50% = 10
31-49% = 8
20-30% = 6
Up to 20% = 2
How many social or peer networking events were held in 2013 outside chapter meetings? / 1 Point per Event
Do you have a program for posting or promoting job openings? / Yes = 5
Do you have a formal recognition program for volunteers? / Yes = 5
Did you conduct any surveys to assist members in performing their jobs? / Yes = 5
Did you conduct any surveys to assist with internal planning? / Yes = 5

Membership Development

How many active members did you have as of December 31, 2013? / 0 Points
Which of the following best describes your membership during 2013? / Grew 20% or More = 10
Grew 10-19% = 8
Stayed About the Same = 5
Lost 10-19% = 0
Lost 20% or More = 0
Describe any activities or efforts to engage members to increase their participation / 5 Points per Program
What percentage of members volunteered in any way to support chapter programs or activities? / 40% or More = 10
20-39% = 5
10-19% = 3
Fewer than 10% = 2
Did you actively follow up with members who are up for renewal? / Yes = 5
In 2013, did you conduct a membership drive? / Yes = 5
Do you have a new member welcome program or orientation? / 5 Points per Program

Projects and Special Events

In 2013 did you hold any joint functions with other professional organizations? / Yes = 5
Did you hold any joint functions with other ISSA chapters? / Yes = 5
Did you organize any community service projects? / Yes = 5
Did you participate in any community service projects organized by others? / Yes = 5
Did you have a booth or table at any conferences or trade shows? / Yes = 5
How many? / 1 Point per Event

Development of the Next Generation of Security Professionals

Do you sponsor or support an ISSA student chapter? / Yes = 5
Did you award any scholarships for students pursuing degrees in information security? / Yes = 5
How many scholarships were awarded in 2013? / 1 Point per Scholarship
What were the total dollars awarded? / 0 Points
Did you participate in any student awareness activities? / Yes = 5
Do you have a program for outreach to newcomers who are transitioning from other professions? / Yes = 5
Describe your programs for newcomers / 1 Point per Program

Communications and Marketing

Do you have a chapter website? / Yes = 5
Do you actively maintain and update your website? / Yes = 5
Which sources of social media did you actively use? / LinkedIn = 2
Facebook = 2
Twitter = 2
Google+ = 2
YouTube = 2
Other = 2
Have you incorporated the unified ISSA branding in your marketing efforts? / Yes = 5
Is your logo integrated into the ISSA brand? / Yes = 5
Did you apply for a branding grant to update your materials? / Yes = 5
Do you have a membership brochure? / Yes = 5
Do you have a chapter newsletter? / Yes = 5
How frequently is your newsletter distributed? / Monthly = 5
Quarterly = 3
As Needed = 1
Other = 0

Involvement with ISSA International

Do you regularly read the FYI Chapter Leaders Newsletter? / Monthly = 5
Quarterly = 3
Occasionally = 1
Never = 0
Unaware of it = 0
What information is most valuable to you? / 0 Points
Do you actively use your chapter group on the ISSA website? / Yes = 5
Do you use the Chapter Resources section of the ISSA website? / Yes = 5
Are you familiar with and do you use the Chapter Manual? / Regularly use it = 5
Use as needed = 4
Aware of it = 1
Never used it = 0
Unaware of it = 0
What do you find most valuable about the Chapter Manual? / 0 Points
Do you post your events to the ISSA Community Calendar? / Yes = 5
Did a representative from your chapter participate in the Chapter Officers Web Meetings?

• March 22, 2013
• June 5, 2013 (European)
• June 18, 2013
• August 20, 2013
• December 11, 2013

/ 5 points per event
Did a chapter representative attend the Chapter Leaders Summit in Nashville? / Yes = 5
Did a chapter representative attend the Chapter Leaders Summit in London? / Yes = 5