Tau Beta Pi President's Book Manual of Chapter Operations -
Section A - Suggestions for the President

Section III - Attributes of a Strong Chapter

(2005 Edition - last update 01/24/2005)

While evaluating the procedures used to select outstanding chapters for consideration for national awards, the 1986 Convention Committee on Awards Review compiled the following attributes typical of any strong Tau Beta Pi chapter. They are presented for your information and use.

• Chapter Organization
• good communication
• regular and meaningful meetings
• good delegation of tasks
• achieving member participation and interactions
• efficient use of manpower and resources
• meaningful local chapter bylaws
• Continuity
• recruitment of future officers
• conducts a meaningful installation of new officers
• Strong Initiation Program
• regular and sufficient means of election
• standardized criteria for judging exemplary character
• regular schedule of initiations
• a good initiation, one which leaves a lasting impression
• high acceptance rate of those invited
• Excellent Program of Projects recognizes changing needs of the community:
  • (1) academic,
  • (2) technical,
  • (3) social, and
  • (4) external
  • develops projects to meet those needs
  • uses creativity of members
  • achieves high member participation
• Chapter Unity and Participation
• good officer-member communication
• member and initiate interaction in projects
• well defined member goals and objectives
• formulation and implementation of action plans
• evaluation of results
• Image
• conducts activities in a professional manner
• publicizes activities of chapter
• preserves the integrity of the Association
• Association Participation
• good interaction with national officers
• complete and timely reporting
• representation at the national Convention
• involvement in District activities
• good relationship and communication with the District Director and alumni
• Advisory Board
• assists with chapter continuity
• lends an aura of respectability to the chapter
• promotes relationships with faculty
• advises and makes suggestions to the chapter
• assists in communication with industry
• Corporate Relations
• pursues constructive relationship with industry
• promotes industrial awareness
• Organized Financial Affairs
• good bookkeeping
• punctual in payment of fees to headquarters
• operates in the black