Q: What is the difference between a Chapter meeting and a Regional meeting?A: Chapter meetings are for local participants and Regional meetings are focused on regional and worldwide members: Chapter Meeting: Intended for local participants without the inclusion of the rest of the world input via a call for papers distributed from ISASS International to ISASS worldwide membership. The chapter facilitates all aspects of the meeting; financial, logistics and advertising. Official language is that of the region.
Regional Meeting: Focused on local or regional members, however includes the rest of the world membership via a call for papers to ensure the entire membership is able to submit papers for podium presentations and posters. ISASS International directs all arrangements; financial, logistic, advertising and the like working with a local host committee to advise staff of local customs, however as this is an ISASS International meeting, must meet ISASS rules for a meeting. Financial split of expenses/ revenue 60% local chapter 40% ISASS International. Official language: English. Q: As a member of my local chapter, am I automatically an ISASS member?A: No. To join ISASS, please visit our Membership section. Q: How do I join a chapter or obtain more information on a chapter?A: Contact the chapter by emailing the chapter contact. Chapter contact information can be found in the Chapters section above. Q: As an ISASS member, am I automatically a member of a local chapter?A: No. ISASS membership is separate from membership in your local chapter. To become a member of your local chapter, you will need to apply for membership directly with that particular chapter. Please click here for the Chapters links. Q: I have questions that aren’t listed, who can I talk to?A: For any further questions regarding chapters and/or ISASS membership, please contact: Michele Boylstein, Member Services Manager, 1-630-995-9994 x 801 (direct) or 1-866-423-9440 x 801 (toll free), michele@ISASS.org | 
