Post Operations

Guiding Documents & Structure

• Important historical documents
• Ethics information
• SAME Strategic Plan
• Insurance request guidelines
• Certificates
• SAME Conflict of Interest Policy
• SAME Whistleblower Policy

Post Financial Guidelines

• Post Financial Management Presentation
• Post Financial Management Presentation (Response to Participant Questions)
• Complete the annual Post financial report
• Retrieve IRS information & ID numbers
• Exemption numbers
• IRS Determination Letter (also known as the National Tax Exemption Certificate)
• Best practices for Post finances

Post Operations & Administration

• Guidance on establishing, maintaining and growing a Post
• Post Operations Handbook (2006 Edition)
• Change of Officer Report
• Post National Committee Point of Contact (POC) Form
• Script for Officer Transition Ceremony
• Info on getting POC lists and Officer reports from CLAS (Chapter Leader Access System)
• Annual Post Streamer Awards information
• Post Leaders Workshop information & presentations
• View the 2012 list of Posts by Size. [PDF]
• Government Attendance at SAME Conferences

Relationships & Recognition

• Guidance on how to recognize Post members through the national awards programs
• Resources on building relationships with SAME members
• Streamer Awards information

Communication & Outreach

• Guidance on how best to communicate with Post members
• Information on establishing Student & Field Chapters
• Photo Release Form [PDF]
• Official SAME Logos
• Post Outreach Program Information & National Committee Info

Education & Training

• Scholarship Guidelines [PDF]
• Guidance on PDH administration & CPC requirements
• SAME Continuing Professional Competency Guide
• Learn about Education and Training opportunities
• Conference Planning Library