NOSS exists to support professionals in educational institutions in making a positive difference in the lives of students.
CHAPTER DOCUMENTS
NOSS welcomes new chapters from areas who do not currently have a chapter. Those interested in starting a chapter may contact the NOSS office at acook@thenoss.org. A chapter must have a minimum of 25 members from a state or region, and the officers of the chapter must be members of NOSS. Reminder: NOSS chapters are asked to update the name of their chapter and their website to reflect the national organization's new name.
Free NOSS membership for Chapter Conferences
- Each chapter is given one free NOSS membership to award at their annual conference.
- Those eligible to win are people attending the conference who have never been a member of NOSS or NADE.
- Chapter officers are not eligible including incoming officers who are new to the organization since they are supposed to be members to hold office.
- Each chapter may determine how the award will be given. Many use it as a door prize.
- Once the winner is determined, a chapter officer should contact the NOSS office with the name, email and institution of the winner.
Chapter Activity Report -- Due annually on April 1st and November 1st.
Chapter Grants will no longer be available starting January 1, 2026.
Chapter Grant Information--Each chapter in good-standing of NOSS is eligible to apply once per year for the grants listed below. Questions should be sent to the NOSS Vice President of Chapters @ sturner@thenoss.org.
- Applications will be accepted throughout the year. (See application below.)
- Submissions must be received by the NOSS Vice President no later than two weeks prior to the related activity.
- All requests for reimbursement must be received by June 1 of the same fiscal year.
- Reimbursement: Upon grant completion, the chapter treasurer must submit the NOSS Reimbursement Request available on the NOSS website. This form includes a request for details of expenses and scanned receipts. The reimbursement will be made payable to the chapter, and the chapter should reimbursement the individual requesting payment.
- Chapters may be requested to share their activity at the annual conference.
- Type A Grant: Executive Board members for Chapter Activities
- Type B Grant: Special Projects (Be specific.)
Sample Bylaws for NOSS Chapters
Chapter Insurance - Due annually by May 1st.
If the chapter insurance form is not submitted by May 1st, coverage cannot be guaranteed.
NOSS Chapter Oath of Office -- edit as needed