Local Sections
AATCC Local Sections allow members to build community with other AATCC members in their geographical region.
Section Activities
Activities are an opportunity to focus on networking and connecting with your local members.
These can range from a casual get-together to a ticketed event and everything in between. Any opportunity to connect with your fellow members is highly encouraged!
- Virtual meet and greet with members
- Weekday Social at local restaurant
- Meetup at local conference
- AATCC Student Chapter visit
- Connect with AATCC Corporate Member in your area to sponsor/co-host event
- Ticketed event with speaker presentation and dinner reception
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for an active Section?
An active Section is a defined geographical area with over 25 AATCC members and elected leadership committee. To maintain active status, the Section must have have at least one-activity annually and maintain at least 25 members. If these conditions aren’t met, the Section becomes inactive.
I’d love to get involved with my Section/I have an idea for an event/meetup/activity for my Section. Who do I contact?
Reach out to your Section executive leadership committee, find them here.
I want to start a new Section (or restart an inactive Section). What do I need to do?
Reach out to AATCC Membership and staff will work with you on requirements and getting started!
Featured Posts
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