Taken from the national organization and followed as necessary on the state and local levels.

An objective is a statement of a long-time aim. It represents the destination the chapter wants to reach. The objective for division of a program of activities represents the ultimate destination, what the organization participation in the activities will do for the school and community and for the chapter members if the activities are successfully completed.

A goal is a standard to be reached to help a chapter attain its area objective. When developing goals, reviewing what needs to be done do to attain the objectives. Some guidelines to follow when developing goals are:

1. Goals need to be specific.

2. Goals represent an improvement over the present. When an organization establishes goals for individual members or for the chapter as a whole, they should be based on the idea of improving what now exists.

3. Goals should be attainable.

Ways and means are procedures and methods used by an organization to reach a specific goal. When planning ways and means, keep in mind that they should outline the major activities that must take place to accomplish any given goal. Another important thing included in this section is putting dollar values on expenses that will enter into accomplishing certain goals.

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