Which description best captures the purpose of the POA for a chapter?

• A. Set membership dues
• B. Record attendance
• C. Define goals and guide chapter activities
• D. Plan fundraising

Answer: (C)

Defining goals and guiding chapter activities is what a Plan of Activities (POA) is for. It serves as a planning roadmap that outlines the chapter’s objectives for a period (often the year) and lays out the programs, events, and tasks needed to achieve those goals. By clearly specifying what the chapter aims to accomplish and who will do what and when, the POA provides direction, helps coordinate effort, and offers a basis for tracking progress and staying on schedule. It’s not primarily about setting membership dues or just recording attendance, and while fundraising might be included as part of the activities, the broader purpose is to set goals and guide all chapter actions.