Transcript Core Administrators Network Survey Results

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Founded September 2010
◦ http://tinyurl.com/abrfacc
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Purpose
◦ Support the association of core laboratory
managers, researchers, students, and others with
similar and complementary interests.
◦ Facilitate regional or special interest meetings that
will help promote networking, education and
communication.
◦ Educate potential ABRF members regarding the
value of ABRF membership.
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Current Members
Dr. Steven F. Jennings (Chair) - University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Bryan Fleming - Vermont Genetics Network
Dr. David B. Friedman - Vanderbilt University
George S. Grills (Co-Chair) - Cornell University
Dr William G Hendrickson - Univ. of Illinois, Chicago
Preston Hensley - Lotus Translational Medicine
Prof Philip E Hockberger - Northwestern University
Dr. Elke Kuster-Schock - McGill University, CIAN
Dr Katia Sol-Church - AI duPont Hospital for Children
Theodore W Thannhauser - United States Department of Agriculture/Ag Research Service
Dr. Anthony T Yeung (EB Liaison) - Fox Chase Cancer Center
Michelle M Detwiler (EB Liaison) - Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Dr Karen R Jonscher (EB Liaison) - University of Colorado Denver
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Charter
◦ Develop meeting/organization guidelines and
resources, assess applications from new groups
desiring to form chapters or who wish to become
affiliated with the ABRF
◦ Recommend chapter/affiliate applications to the
ABRF Executive Board for approval
◦ Operating procedures:
http://tinyurl.com/abrfaccguide
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What are Chapters?
◦ Special interest groups
 common interests and/or geographical boundaries
 grassroots networks to help advance ABRF goals
◦ Facilitate an exchange of information and
expertise
 support and advance members' careers and
professional development
◦ Help with two-way communication with ABRF
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Chapter Benefits
◦ Access to the ABRF Community
◦ Local Networking
◦ Career Advancement
◦ ABRF Infrastructure for Activities/Events
 Organizational assistance
 Some financial assistance
 Technical assistance (TBD)
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Chapter Benefits (continued)
◦ Access to ABRF non-profit status
◦ Event planning support
 Registrations
 Website
◦ Financial management assistance
 Accounts payable/Accounts receivable
◦ Liability Insurance possible
◦ Directors and Officer Insurance possible
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Chapter Responsibilities
◦ Support of the ABRF and furthering of the
mission of ABRF
◦ Conformity with ABRF bylaws
◦ Fiscal management consistent with good
management practices and non-profit status
◦ Annual report
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What are Affiliates?
◦ Special interest groups
◦ Autonomous to ABRF
◦ Collaborate on
 Joint marketing
 Joint meetings
 Joint membership activities
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Affiliate Benefits
◦ Marketing and membership recruiting
 Including use of ABRF logo
◦ Some technical support
 Web pages
 Surveys
 Membership databases (TBD)
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Affiliate Responsibilities
◦ Maintain a mutually beneficial and supportive
relationship
◦ Support the ABRF’s initiatives, mission, and ideals
◦ Complement and support the goals and activities of
the ABRF
◦ Not duplicate or compete with the ABRF
◦ Work with ABRF to raise each other’s visibility within
their membership and educate their memberships
about their missions
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Approved Chapter
◦ Midwest Association of Core
Directors (www.MWACD.org)
◦ First conference:
 Chicago, Oct. 21-23
 ~150 attendees, 37 posters
 14 corporate sponsors
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Affiliate Application Received
◦ MidSouth Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Society (www.MCBIOS.org)
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Chapter Application Questions
◦ 1. Proposed or Existing Name of the Chapter
◦ 2. Proposed Geographic Area or Community
of Interest the Chapter Will Serve
◦ 3. Goals and Scope of Chapter
◦ 4. History
◦ 5. Existing Resources
◦ 6. Meetings
◦ 7. Organizational Structure, Founding Members
and Initial Officers of the Chapter
◦ 8. List of Supporters
◦ 9. List of Requirements
◦ 10. Additional Information
◦ 11. Your Contact Information
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Affiliate Application Questions
◦ 1. Name of Organization
◦ 2. Current Community of Interest
Your Organization Serves
◦ 3. Goals and Scope of Affiliate
◦ 4. History
◦ 5. Existing Resources
◦ 6. Meetings
◦ 7. Leadership Structure
◦ 8. Additional Information
◦ 9. Your Contact Information