A Chapter of the Alliance for Community Media provides a localized network of citizens, professionals, and organizations interested in community media issues, technology, and content. The Chapter approach cultivates a cooperative working relationship with neighboring communities and PEG centers to share ideas and solve problems. A Chapter assists the flow of information through regular articles in Keylight, the newsletter of the Central States Region, reports to the general membership at meetings, and with a web site like this one. Typically, a Chapter will meet regularly in various locations across a state or geographic area for workshops seminars.

How does it Work?

A Chapter is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the membership on an annual basis. Although generally granted great discretion in service delivery and style, a Chapter of the ACM must complete an affiliation agreement signifying compliance with ACM policies, procedures and practices. As the services of a Chapter are based upon the needs of the membership, you are encouraged to communicate ideas and opinions.

What does Membership Provide?

A Chapter provides members with a Directory of Access and L.O. facilities, the C/S Regional newsletter Keylight, a Chapter newsletter, discounts on Region and Chapter workshop and video festival registration fees.

More than anything, the Chapter is a grassroots network of community media advocates that provides professional, social, and sometimes "spiritual" support to its members.

Current C/S Chapters: