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Leadership Tools

Policy and Procedures Documents

Presidents & Presidents-Elect

  • State Leadership Resources
  • Membership Reports. As of July 1, 2022, membership reports are being uploaded monthly to a state Google folder. As a default, access is given to state presidents and membership chairs using the email they have on file. Do you have additional people who need access? Contact Trina Kopacka at gro.a1752880788dca@a1752880788kcapo1752880788KT1752880788 and provide their name, title, role, and email. Because they will sit in a Google Folder, you will need a Gmail or other Google-based email to access them. You can request additional reports (for example, a two-year lapsed member report) by emailing Trina Kopacka at gro.a1752880788dca@a1752880788kcapo1752880788kt1752880788.
    See below under Membership Chairs for instructional videos on accessing and using the membership reports.
  • The Handbook for State Presidents (PDF) – 2023
  • Region Conference Planning Handbook
  • ACDA’s annual ONE ACDA Membership Drive
  • 2021 Incoming State Presidents Orientation (May 18, 2021) – Recording. NOTE: Dashboards are no longer being used; instead, you have access to membership reports in your state folder. The information shared in this video remains relevant, but please ensure you are using current resources.
    There are currently no plans to conduct a membership drive.
  • 2023 Leadership Training (June 8, 13, and 21, 2023) – Recording

Treasurers

Membership Chairs

R&R Chairs & Coordinators

Honor Choir Chairs

General Forms

Financial

Membership

Conference/Event

Training and Services for States and Regions

ACDA Elections

The national office is available to assist state chapters and regions with officer elections, as well as votes (e.g., bylaw revisions). All elections and voting are conducted electronically. Please view the election information sheet and contact Trina Kopacka with any questions or for assistance with your election or vote.

ACDA Election Information

Leadership Conference

Leadership Conferences are held for national, regional, and state leaders every two years in years when a national conference is not being held. The goal is to provide leadership training, promote the following year’s conference site, and share news about upcoming directions and activities.

Annual Membership Drive

Since 2013, ACDA has held a fall membership drive, implemented mainly through state leadership. The national office provides information and tools to the state president and membership chair and is there to support and assist you. Information about the 2023 membership drive is here: ONE ACDA Membership Drive.

Reports

We suggest preparing the report contents in Word and then copying and pasting them into any online forms – you have a copy (and back-up, if needed).

Presidents

Due May 15 – State presidents have three options for submitting their annual 2021-22 report:

  1. Do a 3-4 min video about highlights of the year or something that you’ve done that was particularly rewarding. The video can be very informal from your phone—no editing is required. Just introduce yourself and your state, film your content, and drop it (MP4) here, or email it to us (gro.a1752880788dca@g1752880788rubsn1752880788alfs1752880788)!
  2. Prefer to write it? Just send an email with similar information to us (gro.a1752880788dca@g1752880788rubsn1752880788alfs1752880788).
  3. Or, you can submit the traditional report via a Google Form.

Treasurers

Repertoire & Resources Coordinators/Chairs

  • State, region, and national R&R coordinators and chairs submit an online annual report – Due June 1

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