In 1992, URISA established a Chapter Relations Committee to promote the health and growth of regional chapters.

The Chapter Relations Committee (CRC) is the liaison between URISA International and its chapters. The CRC has five specific responsibilities:

• Maintain contact with active chapters through electronic mail, phone calls, and quarterly conference calls.
• Provide information and assistance requested by chapter leaders, support new chapter development, and evaluate requests for affiliate status.
• Communicate chapter needs to the URISA Board, and recommend Board actions.
• Train and support chapter leaders by conducting the annual Chapter Leaders Forum and maintaining the Chapter Leader's Manual. The manual covers everything from "Starting a Chapter" to "Conference Planning" and "Legal Issues". All chapter officers are strongly encouraged to review this important material.
• Issue the Outstanding Chapter Award (annual award to recognize innovation, education, outreach and community impact).

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Chapter Relations Committee Structure

CRC representatives are appointed from candidates who have had chapter leadership experience. The committee position is a three year term. The CRC consists of six chapter representatives. Two members rotate off the Committee each year. Each member is assigned a region that may consist of a number of Chapters.

The Committee holds regular conference calls and meets prior to and following the Chapter Leaders Forum at the Annual Conference. URISA International funds some of the costs associated with CRC conference calls and meetings.

Chapter leaders interested in serving on the CRC should notify their CRC representatives:

• List of CRC Members & Liaison Assignments for 2012
• 2012-2013 URISA Chapter Relations Committee Chair: Carmen Maso