Resources & Services for 黑料网 Chapters
Access valuable resources to support chapter management and membership efforts.
Chapter Portal
The 黑料网 developed the to facilitate communication between the College and its chapters, to expedite the work of chapter leaders and to ease communications among the chapters. Those with access can download chapter membership data, access resources from the College, start and participate in discussions via a discussion board accessible by all users, email chapter leaders in other states, email chapter members, and more.
Access to the Chapter Portal is granted for the duration of the chapter officer, executive staff, councilor, alternate councilor and membership chair’s terms. Users may access the Chapter Portal using their acr.org single user sign-on credentials. View the Chapter Portal Instructions for guidance.Chapter Leader Education
Chapter Leaders Workshop The Chapter Leaders Workshop at the 黑料网 Annual Meeting is an opportunity to network with peers and discuss common relevant issues as well as discover new and innovative ways to grow and serve your chapter membership.
黑料网 Chapters & Sections staff are available to assist you with any questions about your leadership role. For further information, contact Catherine Jones at 800-227-5462, ext. 5480.Membership Reports and Rosters
Through the 黑料网 membership database, the membership services department offers a series of reports to assist chapters in maintaining an accurate membership database and to support chapter member retention efforts. Your chapter information is available to you via the . You can access a variety of rosters, including an officer roster and rosters by practice and specialty. Member report questions may be directed to Deanna Rooths, 703-648-8985.
Member Contact Information
Mailing and email addresses included with your chapter reports in the can be downloaded and used to communicate with your members. The information available is limited to your own membership and may be used solely for conducting chapter business.
Membership Dues Billing
The 黑料网 dues billing service allows chapters to take advantage of 黑料网 resources for preparing and distributing invoices, dues collection and record keeping. The College charges a modest fee for this service. Please contact Deanna Rooths, 703-648-8985 with questions.
Legal Assistance
The 黑料网 Legal Department is available to provide general information on a variety of issues to 黑料网 members and their attorneys. Chapter leaders may turn to the 黑料网 Legal Department for:
- Referrals to local attorneys
- General questions about nonprofit organization and incorporation
- General questions about bylaws
- General questions about antitrust issues and other corporate matters
State Legislative Services
The 黑料网 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. To learn more, contact Eugenia Brandt at (m) 571-524-3775.
Chapter Visitation Program
The 黑料网 Chapters & Sections team can provide a speaker to attend your chapter meeting to highlight emerging issues and recent 黑料网 activities. The College assumes the expenses for one visitor, per chapter, per year. To use this service, submit a and provide complete details for your chapter meeting. For additional information contact Britney Lindgren at chapters@acr.org.
Recognition Through the Chapter Recognition Awards Program
The 黑料网 Chapter Recognition Program facilitates the sharing of ideas among chapters and recognizes chapter successes and innovative ideas. For additional information, contact the Chapters and Sections team at chapters@acr.org.
Model Chapter Bylaws and Incorporation Information
The 黑料网 has available a copy of model chapter bylaws as well as general information regarding incorporation. To learn more, contact Catherine Jones at 800-227-5462 , ext. 5480.
Chapter Web Sites
All chapters are provided with a presence on the 黑料网 website via no-cost chapter microsites; external chapter websites are integrated into the microsites. To learn more, contact Britney Lindgren at 703-715-4385.
Use of the 黑料网 Logo
With prior approval and in accordance with 黑料网 guidelines, chapters may use the 黑料网 logo on chapter-related materials to illustrate the reciprocal relationship between 黑料网 and chapter membership. To request the logo, please contact Legal Services at 800-227-5463, ext. 4951.
Chapter Meeting Announcements
The 黑料网 can promote your chapter meeting information on the meeting calendar. When space is available and , the College may also list meetings in print or electronic publications (e.g., ACR Bulletin or 黑料网 Member Update). To submit a meeting announcement, please contact chapters@acr.org at 703-715-4385.
Chapter Executive Update
This e-newsletter is distributed by 黑料网 staff to chapter leaders and executive staff in order to provide information about new chapter resources, chapter-related news and pertinent activities. For additional information contact Britney Lindgren or call 703-715-4385.
Annual Meeting Stipends for Medical Students, Residents, Fellows and Young Professionals
The 黑料网 provides up to $3,000 to chapters to help send medical students, residents and fellows to the 黑料网 Annual Meeting and $1,000 for a young professional to attend the meeting as an alternate councilor. The 黑料网 will send the stipend funds to the chapter after the annual meeting. To designate a Young Professional Alternate Councilor (YPAC), please contact Britney Lindgren at 703-715-4385 or chapters@acr.org.
Guidance Regarding Council Activities
The 黑料网 website includes resources and orientation materials to provide guidance on 黑料网 Council activities, including a handbook for councilors and alternates, a resolution template, a how-to document for writing resolutions, and Council policies and procedures. If your chapter needs to designate a substitute councilor, please contact Britney Lindgren. Staff is also available to answer questions by phone or e-mail (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.
Key Contacts
Member Engagement
Katie Kuhn, CAE, Director, Member Engagement
kkuhn@acr.org
1-800- 227-5463, ext. 5785
Chapter Portal, Chapter Executive Update, Chapter Visitation Program, Chapter Rosters, Chapter Websites, General Inquiries
Britney Lindgren, Member Services Representative, Chapters & Sections
blindgren@acr.org
703-715-4385
Volunteer Services, Commissions and Committees
Donna Day
dday@acr.org
703-648-3797
Resident and Fellow Section
Lauren Williams, Member Services Specialist, Chapters & Sections
lwilliams@acr.org
1-800-277-5463
Medical Student Section
Joan Lynch, Member Services Specialist, Chapters & Sections
jss@acr.org
703-648-8900 x1655
Council Services
Council Steering Committee, Annual Council Meeting, Digest of Council Actions, Resolutions
Trina Behbahani, CAE, Senior Director of Governance & Member Services
tbehbahani@acr.org
1-800-227-5463, ext. 4998
Government Relations and Economics and Health Policy
Federal Government Relations
Joshua Cooper, Vice President
jcooper@acr.org
1-800-227-5463, ext. 4308
Economics and Health Policy
Angela Kim, Senior Director
akim@acr.org
1-800-227-5463, ext. 4556
State Government Relations
Eugenia Brandt, Sr. Government Relations Director
ebrandt@acr.org
(m) 571-524-3775
RADPAC®
Ted Burnes, Senior Director, RADPAC & Political Education
tburnes@acr.org
1-800-227-5463, ext. 4949
Legal
Legal Services
1-800-227-5463, ext. 4044
legal@acr.org
Commission on Membership and Communications
Amy L. Kotsenas, MD, F黑料网, Chair
kotsenas.amy@mayo.edu
Trina Behbahani, CAE, Senior Director of Governance & Member Services
tbehbahani@acr.org
1-800-227-5463, ext. 4998
Committee on Chapters
Evelyn Anthony, MD, F黑料网, Chair
Anthony.evelyn@ufl.edu
Catherine Jones, Team Lead, Chapters and Sections, Member Engagement
cjones@acr.org
1-800-227-5462 x5480
Tools You Can Use
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Chapter CME Program
The 黑料网 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. To learn more or get started contact Maddy Gerhart.
Chapter Benefits
Chapter benefits include providing professional involvement and educational opportunities and opening the door to opportunities for volunteerism and leadership development.
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Chapter Awards
Chapters receive honors annually for excellence in government relations, meetings and education, membership, quality and safety, and overall excellence.
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