Awards and Recognition
The Chapter of the Month (COM) program highlights a chapter each month that deserves special recognition.
Recipients must have a Sharing Our Success (SOS) submission accepted, be 100 percent CARE achieved,
and have not been featured as Chapter of the Month within the past 18 months.
Sharing Our Success (SOS)
This ATD National program helps chapters improve through sharing and finding
easy-to-use ideas, resources, and practices.
Here is an overview of our chapter submissions from:
https://www.td.org/chapters/clc/sos/sos-all
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Year
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Approved Submission
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Category
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Summary
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Assets
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2025 |
Sharing Chapter Programming Among Regional Chapters |
Professional Development:
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In January 2024, the Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orange County, San Diego, and Arizona ATD chapters partnered to launch a cross-chapter programming initiative aimed at expanding professional development access and strengthening community connections. |
Greater Las Vegas - SOS Submission Form |
2025 |
Switching the Chapter’s Website from Wild Apricot to Star Chapter |
Communication:Chapter Website
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In April 2024, the chapter switched from Wild Apricot to Star Chapter to streamline operations, cut costs, and enhance the member and board experience. A transition team ensured smooth implementation by migrating data, training the board, and aligning the platform with ATD’s rebrand. The new system unified event management, communications, surveys, and finances—simplifying workflows, improving reporting, and eliminating third-party payment tools. This shift enabled a more efficient, cost-effective platform that boosted engagement and positioned the chapter for sustainable growth. | |
2025 |
Grant Funding for Hybrid Meeting Equipment |
Chapter Finances:
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The Greater Las Vegas Chapter expanded its membership to include a new Geographic Interest Group (GIG) for ATD members living in the Reno and Northern Nevada regions. To include its new members in in-person programming, the chapter decided to invest in the technology necessary to host hybrid events. The board formed a subcommittee to research options and secured grant funding, which it used to purchase new technology, including Meeting Owl equipment, a laptop, and the accessories to support livestreamed events. |
Greater Las Vegas - SOS Submission Form
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2023 |
Board Transition Made Easier via Pre-Planned Annual Events |
Board of Directors:
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To support smooth leadership transitions, we host three popular events—State of the Chapter, Unconference, and Tribute to Learning—during January through March, providing incoming board members with ready-made programming to ease their onboarding process. | |
2021 |
Hosted an Unconference |
Professional Development:
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Responding to member interest in networking and sharing practices, we launched an Unconference with breakout rooms aligned to the capability model. Attendees led discussions, resulting in doubled attendance from the previous year, positive feedback, and new member growth. |
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2018 |
Score Card |
Governance:
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In 2017, the board created a Chapter Metrics Scorecard to align with CARE and Power Membership goals, tracking six key metrics to guide decisions and improve programming. This led to a Power Member increase from 46% to 68% in one year. |
Greater Las Vegas - SOS Submissions Form |
2018 |
Roles and Responsibilities Connected to CARE |
Board of Directors:Chapter Volunteer & Board Position Descriptions
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To run the chapter more strategically, board roles were aligned with CARE and joint membership tasks are tracked through customized responsibilities documents. This structure helped us achieve 100% CARE, earn Super Star status and second place in the Power Membership Awards in the small chapter category. |
Greater Las Vegas - SOS Submission Form
Greater Las Vegas - President Roles and Responsibilities
Greater Las Vegas - President Elect Roles and Responsibilities
Greater Las Vegas - Vice President of Communication and Social Media Roles and Responsibilities
Greater Las Vegas - Vice President of Finance Roles and Responsibilities
Greater Las Vegas - Vice President of Membership Roles and Responsibilities
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2018 |
Preventing a Program Flop |
Professional Development:Chapter Meeting Planning
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After some unsuccessful programs, we improved speaker vetting and introduced member-led sessions like “Bring Your Own Energizers.” Pre-event WebEx meetings ensured quality, resulting in stronger attendance, communication, membership growth, and engagement. |
Greater Las Vegas - SOS Submission Form
Greater Las Vegas - Speaker Proposal Form
Greater Las Vegas - Meeting Preparation Checklist
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2006 |
Tribute to Learning
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Professional Development:Chapter Award/ Recognition
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We hosted the 2nd Tribute to Learning Awards, which has now become a regular event that includes best practices in the Southern Nevada training and development field. |
Las Vegas - SOS Submission Form
Las Vegas - Awards Application
Las Vegas - Awards Process & Budget
Las Vegas - Awards Press Release
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