The Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) is embarking on the AUSA Chapter Excellence Project. The project’s a goal is strengthening its chapters by reviewing the policies and resources that support local volunteer leaders.The project will identify what does and doesn’t work at the regional, state and chapter levels so that success can be shared more broadly across the entire Association. Project teams will review bylaws, operations manuals, leader training, information technology, communications, and programs for awards and incentives and will make recommendations for changes in AUSA policies.This effort is intended to identify common practices that would encourage and support strong, engaged and trained leaders who design and implement programs that are interesting and relevant in their military and civilian communities.AUSA leaders will review recommendations this fall.