Department chairs’ annual reports reflect the cumulative summary of units’ mission service in the department. Each department ALA Girls Nation Committee chair is required to submit via email a narrative report to the division ALA Girls Nation Committee chair, plus copy the national ALA Girls Nation chair by May 15.
The annual report is separate from the submission for national award consideration and impact number reporting. However, department reports may be taken into consideration for national awards.
Photos (in a high-resolution format) that show unit mission ALA Girls Nation Committee activities accompany these reports.
Note: Individual members and units should follow their department’s guidelines and deadlines.
Department Chairs’ Annual Reporting Guidelines:
Department chairs’ reports share the positive impact of our mission! They help us tell the world who we are, what we do, and why we matter. Just three simple steps are needed to add your part to our national success story:
- Department reports are limited to 1,000 words.
- Provide details/examples about the activity. Be sure to include specific information such as unit name and number.
- Submit your department chair report to your division and national chair with photos by email by May 15. Find contact information here.
- Photos should be in a high-resolution format (at least 300 DPI) or sent using the high-resolution option on your smartphone. When emailing the photo, select “actual size” for attaching to the email.
- When possible, include photos of actual events
- The request for photos is important for our national chairs to highlight members serving our mission.
Committee Specific Reporting Guidelines:
These should be tied directly to the Program Engagement Plan (where applicable) or the programs Key Program Statements.
- Reflect on your previous ALA Girls State program from last year and include new changes made to improve the program. Be sure to explain.
- Please provide details and photos of your ALA Girls State mission-related activities.
- Did you complete a service project during your ALA Girls State program? If so, please provide photos and a description for it.
- What do you think is the most impactful part of your ALA Girls State program?
- What type of non-ALA speakers did your program host this year? How did this benefit your delegates?
- How did your program support the mission of the ALA?
