Annual Reviews
The Annual Corps Membership and Strategic Thinking review is a valuable process whereby Corps Officers and leaders evaluate and set priority goals for the ministry unit.
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- Run the Corps Review SAMIS report (SAMIS -> REPORTS -> CORPS REVIEW - Documents tab, Generate Report)
- Run the Link2Feed report if necessary
- Check to ensure that the Community and Family Services Operating Resource Tool (Jan 2021).doc is complete and ready for review during the AC meeting
- Complete the on-line questionairre (find the link in SAMIS -> REPORTS -> CORPS REVIEW - Documents tab.)
- Confirm the meeting date with your Area Commander
ONLINE FORM
The link to the online form is now available in SAMIS -> REPORTS -> CORPS REVIEW - Documents tab.
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DOCUMENTS
- 2021 AMR Forms (Word) This document includes the Additions/Removals Form, WM Additions/Removals Form, and end of process Sign-Off form.
- 2021 Sample Questions (PDF)
- AMIR Supplementary Documents (Operating Policies, Elevator Story, Smart Goals)
- Community and Family Services Operating Resource Tool Instructions (Jan 2021).doc
- Community and Family Services Operating Resource Tool (Jan 2021).doc
HELP DOCUMENTS
- Creating The Required AMR Statistics Reports - Instructions (SAMIS & Link2Feed)
- Additions/Removals Tips Sheet
- Guidelines for SAMIS During COVID
DOWNLOAD THE QUICK HELP GUIDE: Corps Review Quick Guide

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
- Corps Administration Model
- Supporting Documents (Definitions and relevant policy statements)
Annual Calendar
January |
- Complete all ROLL updates in SAMIS, to reflect all expected additions, transfers and removals (provided verbal/written permission has been given by your AC). This will ensure that minimal updates will be required after the DHQ visit. |
February |
-Meet with the leadership team to discuss the review documents. |
March - May |
The Leadership Team meets with the DHQ personnel to present the review documents and roll changes. Divisional personnel sign off on official books and Rolls. |
June - August |
Redistribute the Strategic Thinking Worksheets to respective group leaders for check-in and assessment of achievements from last years’ goals and to set new goals for the coming year. Engage in goal setting discussion to set the goals for the coming mission year (Sept -Aug). |
September – December |
- Finalize all attendance information in SAMIS. |
ACMRSP FAQ's
- What if I don’t want to do the review all at the same time? There is an option at the bottom of the form that says ‘Save for Later’. If you click that option you will finish your current session and you will receive an email (make sure you have completed the email field at the top of the form) with a link to continue. Using the link in the email is the most reliable way to return to your saved entries.
- How many people can work on the on-line form? Only one submission is required for a corps. One person should take responsibility of completing the on-line form. If corps wish to get input from various leaders it is suggested this be done through sharing the sample questions document (see list above), or through meeting together.
- Who can complete the on-line form? Any designated individual can complete the on-line form. The Corps Officer can email the link to the form to a designated person. Be sure not to have more than one person start a form for the same location.
- When should the on-line form be complete? The completion date for the online form is March 31, 2021. The SAMIS data entry deadline is February 28.
- Can I use my Smart Phone or Tablet? YES - yes you can!
- How do I submit to DHQ? Complete the submission in one session or use the 'Save for Later' feature to complete in more than one session. Once finalized and submitted, the designated DHQ representative will automatically receive an email copy of the submission and the additional forms you upload.
- How do I prepare? In order to finalize and submit on-line you will need the following documents ready to upload:
- a) the Corps Review report from SAMIS (includes the Location Information, Growth History Report and Corps Membership Collection Form, Statistics Detail Report),
- b) the completed Additions/Removals page and Women's Ministries Additions/Removals (available above), the Link2Feed report if applicable, Ontario Vehicle Inspection form,
- c) the completed Community Family Services template required for corps with CFS that are not accredited.

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An opportunity to preview changes and process for the 2021 review.
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May25Thu
Additions - Removals Page in Annual Review
How to tips May 25, 2017 by Corps Ministries- Filed Under:
- Ministry Resources
How to tips.
It is recommended that Roll Changes be entered into SAMIS on a regular basis. A common concern raised identifies that unless names reflected by the number changes are also recorded monthly, it becomes difficult at the end of the year... -
Jan23Mon
Strategic Thinking Worksheet
Get the most out of this exercise. January 23, 2017 by Corps Ministries- Filed Under:
- Ministry Resources
STRATEGIC THINKING for congregations is essential to healthy congregational life and growth.Keeping the mission and vision before leaders, and intentionally setting and following goals and objectives, increases ownership and productivity. The new corps review documents will be highlighting this process, encouraging all ministry...