Committee Development & Operations

Assessment Preparation Tools

Assessment Preparation Primer  2019 Draft [Word]

Assessment Jeopardy [Dropbox]

Strategic Planning Template and Tools

Outline of Strategic Planning Approach -Template [PDF]

Sample Strategic Plan [PDF]

Sample Board Conflict of Interest Policy [Word]

Committee/Board Member Development Tools

Leadership Manual Template for State Programs (Word, 2024)

Board Development and Recruitment Guide [Word]
Prepared by David Halley, True North Consulting, for the 2016 National Leadership Conference 

Board Member Evaluation Form [Word]
Prepared by David Halley, True North Consulting, for the 2016 National Leadership Conference 

Additional Tools for Committee Leaders

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ATFS Bulk Sign Order Form [PDF]

Suggestions for Hanging the ATFS Sign

ATFS & AFF Liability Rider Request (Updated Apr. 2014) [Word]

ATFS - What year did states join? [PDF]

ATFS - Year and Acreage [PDF]

Application for Demonstration Tree Farm [Word]

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