ACR Chapters

The ACR Chapter Portal enhances communication between the College and its chapters, streamlining the work of chapter leaders. Members can download membership data, access resources, participate in discussions, and connect with chapter leaders and members nationwide. For guidance, refer to the Chapter Portal Instructions.

The Chapter Leaders Workshop at the ACR Annual Meeting offers networking opportunities and discussions on relevant issues, fostering innovative growth for chapter memberships. For assistance with leadership roles, contact Catherine Jones, cjones@acr.org at 800-227-5462 x5480.

The membership services department provides reports to help chapters maintain accurate databases and support member retention. Mailing and email addresses in your chapter reports can be downloaded for communicating with members, limited to your chapter's membership and for chapter business only. For questions, contact Deanna Rooths, drooths@acr.org at 703-648-8985.

Access officer rosters and specialty rosters via the Chapter Portal.

The ACR dues billing service helps chapters prepare and distribute invoices, collect dues and maintain records for a modest fee.

The ACR can promote your chapter meeting information on the meeting calendar. When space is available and ample notice is provided, the College may also list meetings in print or electronic publications (e.g., ACR Bulletin or ACR Member Update).

This e-newsletter is distributed by ACR staff to chapter leaders and executive staff to provide information about new chapter resources, chapter-related news and pertinent activities.

The ACR Chapter CME Program offers an online process through which you can certify chapter events for CME, provide members with certificates of participation and keep record of certificates for future reference.

The ACR Chapters and Sections team can provide a speaker to attend your chapter meeting to highlight emerging issues and recent ACR activities. The College assumes the expenses for one visitor, per chapter, per year. To use this service, submit a speaker request form and provide complete details for your chapter meeting.

Resources and orientation materials are available for guidance on ACR Council activities, including a handbook for councilors and alternates, a resolution template, a how-to document for writing resolutions, and Council policies and procedures. Staff is available to answer questions by phone or email (see contacts below). Your most important resource for guidance on Council activities is your chapter’s Council Steering Committee (CSC) liaison identified on your chapter officer roster. Your CSC liaison is your connection to the governance body that represents the Council between annual meetings.

The ACR has available a copy of model chapter bylaws as well as general information regarding incorporation.

The ACR Legal Department offers general information and referrals to local attorneys for chapter leaders and members.

The ACR state government relations program addresses legislative and regulatory trends across the country and assists chapters with specific state legislative and regulatory initiatives and strategies. A committee is dedicated to state government relations and the Voice of Radiology blog provides members with state government relations information.

The ACR provides up to $3,000 to chapters to help send residents and fellows to the ACR Annual Meeting and $1,000 for a young professional to attend the meeting as an alternate councilor. The ACR will send the stipend funds to the chapter after the annual meeting.

With prior approval and by ACR guidelines, chapters may use the ACR logo on chapter-related materials to illustrate the reciprocal relationship between ACR and chapter membership.

Use these downloadable materials and resources to build awareness of radiology and to answer patient questions about medical imaging benefits and safety. View and share this presentation to convey the value of chapter and ACR membership.