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Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC)

Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC). Founded September 2010 http://tinyurl.com/abrfacc Purpose Support the association of core laboratory managers, researchers, students, and others with similar and complementary interests.

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Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC)

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  1. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • Founded September 2010 • http://tinyurl.com/abrfacc • Purpose • Support the association of core laboratory managers, researchers, students, and others with similar and complementary interests. • Facilitate regional or special interest meetings that will help promote networking, education and communication. • Educate potential ABRF members regarding the value of ABRF membership.

  2. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • Current Members Dr. Steven F. Jennings (Chair) - University of Arkansas at Little RockBryan Fleming - Vermont Genetics NetworkDr. David B. Friedman - Vanderbilt UniversityGeorge S. Grills (Co-Chair) - Cornell UniversityDr William G Hendrickson - Univ. of Illinois, ChicagoPreston Hensley - Lotus Translational MedicineProf Philip E Hockberger - Northwestern UniversityDr. Elke Kuster-Schock - McGill University, CIANDr Katia Sol-Church - AI duPont Hospital for ChildrenTheodore W Thannhauser - United States Department of Agriculture/Ag Research ServiceDr. Anthony T Yeung (EB Liaison) - Fox Chase Cancer CenterMichelle M Detwiler (EB Liaison) - Roswell Park Cancer InstituteDr Karen R Jonscher (EB Liaison) - University of Colorado Denver

  3. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • Charter • Develop meeting/organization guidelines and resources, assess applications from new groups desiring to form chapters or who wish to become affiliated with the ABRF • Recommend chapter/affiliate applications to the ABRF Executive Board for approval • Operating procedures: http://tinyurl.com/abrfaccguide

  4. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • What are Chapters? • Special interest groups • common interests and/or geographical boundaries • grassroots networks to help advance ABRF goals • Facilitate an exchange of information and expertise • support and advance members' careers and professional development • Help with two-way communication with ABRF

  5. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • Chapter Benefits • Access to the ABRF Community • Local Networking • Career Advancement • ABRF Infrastructure for Activities/Events • Organizational assistance • Some financial assistance • Technical assistance (TBD)

  6. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • Chapter Benefits (continued) • Access to ABRF non-profit status • Event planning support • Registrations • Website • Financial management assistance • Accounts payable/Accounts receivable • Liability Insurance possible • Directors and Officer Insurance possible

  7. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • Chapter Responsibilities • Support of the ABRF and furthering of the mission of ABRF • Conformity with ABRF bylaws • Fiscal management consistent with good management practices and non-profit status • Annual report

  8. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • What are Affiliates? • Special interest groups • Autonomous to ABRF • Collaborate on • Joint marketing • Joint meetings • Joint membership activities

  9. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • Affiliate Benefits • Marketing and membership recruiting • Including use of ABRF logo • Some technical support • Web pages • Surveys • Membership databases (TBD)

  10. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • Affiliate Responsibilities • Maintain a mutually beneficial and supportive relationship • Support the ABRF’s initiatives, mission, and ideals • Complement and support the goals and activities of the ABRF • Not duplicate or compete with the ABRF • Work with ABRF to raise each other’s visibility within their membership and educate their memberships about their missions

  11. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • Approved Chapter • Midwest Association of Core Directors (www.MWACD.org) • First conference: • Chicago, Oct. 21-23 • ~150 attendees, 37 posters • 14 corporate sponsors • Affiliate Application Received • MidSouth Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Society (www.MCBIOS.org)

  12. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • Chapter Application Questions • 1. Proposed or Existing Name of the Chapter • 2. Proposed Geographic Area or Community of Interest the Chapter Will Serve • 3. Goals and Scope of Chapter • 4. History • 5. Existing Resources • 6. Meetings • 7. Organizational Structure, Founding Members and Initial Officers of the Chapter • 8. List of Supporters • 9. List of Requirements • 10. Additional Information • 11. Your Contact Information

  13. Affiliates and Chapters Committee (ACC) • Affiliate Application Questions • 1. Name of Organization • 2. Current Community of Interest Your Organization Serves • 3. Goals and Scope of Affiliate • 4. History • 5. Existing Resources • 6. Meetings • 7. Leadership Structure • 8. Additional Information • 9. Your Contact Information

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