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Starting a Local Chapter

Tips to generate local interest

Reaching out to CDI peers needn’t seem daunting. Chances are others in your area want to connect as much as you especially in such a growing profession. Click on the link for a few tips on how to get others in your area interested in starting an ACDIS chapter in your area.

Tips for hosting an ACDIS chapter meeting

Many ACDIS members want to reach out to others in their local community. We’ve heard from many of you. Others are struggling to find CDI specialists interested in participating in a local chapter. Click on the link for some anecdotal advice garnered from our existing chapter leaders.

Official ACDIS Chapter Membership Form

Now that you have a group of like-minded peers gathered together to share CDI ideas and best practices, download the above agreement to make your ACDIS Chapter official.

CCDS Credits for Local Chapter Meetings

ACDIS is now pleased to offer CCDS credits for local chapter education sessions.

To acquire CCDS credit you must fill out the form at least one month in advance of your meeting and mail to HCPro, Inc., Attn: Penny Richards, 75 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA 01923, or fax to 781/639-5542, or e-mail prichards@cdiassociation.com. Be sure to include a complete, timed agenda, learning objectives, and the speaker(s)’ bio.

Note: Only fees for officially designated ACDIS Chapters are waived.



Local Chapter Meeting Calendar

Local Chapter Leaders may post information regarding their upcoming meetings to this meeting calendar by clicking on the "Add a Meeting" button and filling out the form.

Looking to see when the next meeting in your area takes place? Click here.

Note: Learn more information about upcoming meetings, read minutes from previous local chapter sessions, and hear from local chapter leadership about their events on the ACDIS Blog. 



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