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SACNAS Chapter Information

Student chapters enhance year-round mentorship and networking opportunities for SACNAS student members. Through participation in SACNAS chapters, students, postdocs, faculty, and chapter advisors gain ongoing, local support for their development as scientists and science leaders.

Chapter members are encouraged to share information, resources, and peer-to-peer mentorship, as well as to take part in opportunities to give back to their communities and develop leadership skills. The annual conference and regional meetings provide venues for chapter members from universities and communities across the country connect with one another.

Chapter News

Annual Reports

Submission of annual reports is a requirement for chapters to retain ACTIVE status. Chapter officers may access the annual report form online; it is the responsibility of chapter officers to submit the annual report by the deadline to prevent the chapter from becoming inactive. (NOTE: chapters in inactive status, are not included in the chapter web page listings, and are ineligible for grant funding or for SACNAS awards.)

To qualify for SACNAS National Conference recognition and awards, chapter annual reports must be submitted by May 28 .

To maintain "Active Status" for the 2010-2011 academic year, chapter annual reports must be submitted by June 30 .

SACNAS is asking that chapters use the provided form-fillable PDF to submit your reports. Please download the most current version of Adobe Acrobat (free) in order to use this page and email it to the National Office.

Download Adobe Acrobat
If you are using the free Acrobat Reader, you may not be able to save the file onto your computer; however, you will be able to print out the completed form. If possible, we suggest that you scan in your complete printed version in order to have an electronic record. Otherwise the national office can provide a scanned version to you upon request.

Description of Form and Instructions (PDF)
Annual Report Form (PDF)

In order to successfully submit your chapters Annual Report you must have a version of adobe reader 7 or higher. For Successful submission:

Save your Annual Report
Click the ‘submit by email’ button and follow the steps OR send it as an email attachment to: Tanya Beat, Chapter Program Manager

Opportunities for Current Chapters

Mini-Grant Funding Available for All SACNAS Chapters

SACNAS offers funding for activities that support chapter fundraising efforts through the General Grant Proposal program.

General Grant Guidelines (PDF)
General Grant Proposal Form (PDF)

Chapters interested in a mini-grant are encouraged to read the outlined guidelines and proposal form instructions thoroughly and submit a proposal to the SACNAS National Office. The SACNAS Chapter Committee reviews and approves the proposal submissions each month. NOTE: As with all requests for chapter funding, applications for SACNAS chapter mini-grants are required to comply with the SACNAS chapter fundraising guidelines. Please download the SACNAS Chapter Fundraising Guidelines (PDF).

For more information or questions, please contact Tanya Beat, chapter program manager, at (toll free) 877-SACNAS-1, ext. 241.

Chapter Regional Meeting Proposal and Guidelines
The SACNAS Chapter Committee is happy to announce an innovative, new opportunity for SACNAS student chapters. Limited funding is now available for chapters to organize and facilitate their own meeting/event for chapters in their immediate region. The SACNAS Chapter Committee is currently redeveloping the framework and guidelines for chapter regional meetings. Please expect more information on how to apply to host a 2011 regional meeting at the national conference.

For more information or questions, please contact Tanya Beat, chapter program manager, at (toll free) 877-SACNAS-1, ext. 241.

Chapter Events and Activities

Publicize information about chapter programs and events with the entire SACNAS community: submit chapter news (e.g., events, accomplishments, programs, membership, etc.), for posting to the SACNAS e-nouncements. Include your chapter's latest happenings in the new members-only email newsletter, Members Resource. Please contact Tanya Beat, chapter program manager, to submit your chapter’s news and to learn how to have your information published in the SACNAS News.

Additional Information

Branding
Chapters are encouraged to contact the National Office if you have any questions about chapter logos, SACNAS logos, and branding guidelines. If you need promotional materials such as SACNAS brochures and copies of SACNAS News, please contact Program Coordinator, Laura Diaz with your request.

Assistance

For chapter assistance with common chapter concerns, view the Chapter Resources page and the Frequently Asked Questions page. To receive advice with chapter applications or starting a new chapter, contact Tanya Beat, chapter program manager, at (toll free) 877-SACNAS-1, ext. 241.