Manage Your Chapter Member Relations Post-Initiation Incentive Programs (PIIP) "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." - Henry Ford

•	What Is a Post-Initiation Incentive Program?
•	Example 1: Basic Points Programs
•	Example 2: Attendance-Based Programs
•	Chapter PIIP Example

What Is a Post-Initiation Incentive Program?

A Post-Initiation Incentive Program, PIIP, is designed to encourage member participation within the chapter. This kind of program is designed to encourage participation and reward those involved in the chapter. Higher member involvement and retention can occur when marketed effectively to the members and potential members. Overall, having a post-initiation program is encouraged in all chapters to show members that through effort and service, individuals can get both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards and recognition. A PIIP needs to be in line with your chapter goals. Two examples follow: first, a points-based program; then, an attendance-based program. Your chapter can tailor its PIIP to specific events and requirements. Once your chapter has developed and approved a PIIP, you must update your chapter bylaws to reflect the program. When you have the PIIP in place, it is vital that you convey the expectations to potential members. The incentives you offer should be motivating to your members. When starting a PIIP, survey your members to find out what incentives would most motivate members to participate in more events.

Example 1: Basic Points Programs

This first example is that of a basic point-system program. Tracking of the points earned can be done by an officer, committee member, or the individual member. If members keep track of their own points, they must obtain a signature at each event attended to confirm their attendance.

Action	Points
General Membership Meeting	1 point per meeting
Committee Member	2 points
2 points	3 points
Chapter Officer	5 points
Participating in any KDP event	1 point (if event is more than 3 hours=2 points)

Level/Points	Incentive
Violet—6 points	Certificate
Jade—8 points	Certificate and Honor Cord
Bronze—10 points	All above and KDP gift
Silver—12 points	All above and Letter of Recommendation from counselor
Gold—14 points	All above and Letter of Recommendation from dean
Platinum—16 points	All above and “Above and Beyond” Certificate/Award

Example 2: Attendance-Based Programs

This second example is that of an attendance-based program. The same rules apply as far as getting a signature or something to prove that a member was present.

Year Activities	Incentive
2 meetings and 1 event	Certificate
3 meetings and 2 events	Certificate and Honor Cord
4 meetings, 1 committee, and 3 events	All above and KDP gift
5 meetings, 2 committees, and 4 events	All above and Letter of Recommendation from counselor
6 meetings, Chapter Officer or Committee Chair, and 5 events	All above and Letter of Recommendation from dean
All meetings, Chapter Officer or Committee Chair, and 6 events	All above and “Above and Beyond” Certificate/Award

Chapter PIIP Example

Event/Service	Points Awarded	Comments
Community Service	1 point per hour	No limitations
Fund-raising Event	1 point for baked good and/or 1 point for selling at the booth per hour	No limitations; Limit of 6 points per semester
Coats for Kids	1 point per coat	No limitations
Toys for Tots	1 point per toy	Limit of two toys; Fall semester only
Blood Donation	2 points per donation	Limit of 2 times per semester
Special Olympics	1 point per hour 5 points per day	Fall and Spring semester
Adopt a Grandparent	1 point per hour	No limitations
Goodwill Donation	1 point per 5 articles of clothing	Limit of 5 points per semester
Soup Kitchen Service	1 point per hour	No limitations
Food Drive	1 point per 3 food items	Limit of 5 points per semester. One-time donation per semester; turn in receipt
Volunteer Reading at the Public Library	1 point per hour	No limitations
Book Donation	1 point per 5 books	Limit of 2 points; One-time donation per semester
KDP Meetings	1 point per meeting	No Limit; Must sign attendance sheet
Help-A-Teacher	1 point per hour 5 points per day	Limit of 5 points per semester
KDP Officers Positions	3 points	Awarded at Induction; One-time only
Convocation Attendance	5 points per day	No limitations
Teacher Recruitment Day	1 point per hour	Fall semester only
Teaching Academies	2 points per academy	No limitations Offered in Fall and Spring Semester
Professional Development Opportunities	1 point per hour 3 points per half-day 5 points per day	No limitations
Rent-a-KDP Member	1 point per hour 3 points per half-day 5 points per day	Limit 5 points per semester; Fill out availability form
Recruit a KDP Member	2 points per member	No limitations