1. Role & Expectations of Councilors March 5, 2005 Orlando, FL

2. CHAPTERS ACC’S “Grassroots”

3. Chapter Support Chapter President Chapter Executive ACC staff Councilors

4. ACC CHAPTERS

5. ACC STAFF

6. Role of District Councilors To facilitate communication between District and Chapter Leadership. Check your Chapter Bylaws

7. Expectations of District Councilors n Attend Council Meetings or assure representation to the meetings by designated approved alternate. n Attend and participate in Chapter functions. n Recruit new members to the Chapter and ACC. n Maintain an active communication (email address) with the Council, Chapter President and Chapter. n Contact members in your District when an urgent response is needed. n Monitor the needs of cardiologists in your District and communicate them to the Council. n Promote the Chapter by relaying information, activities and accomplishments to members. n “Other duties as assigned.”

8. Rewards n Contribution to improving quality of cardiovascular field n Chance to meet with, influence and learn from peers n First step on ladder to ACC National Leadership positions

9. RESOURCES n Chapter Executive n Current Governor n ACC Chapter Affairs Staff n ACC Staff in general n OSCAR Website n Listserv

10. Questions?