FOUNDED in 2005

The Alamo Chapter of the Association of Contingency Planners, better known as the "Alamo Chapter" or “the
Chapter”, is a non-profit, mutual benefit association of business professionals who are responsible for, or participant in, contingency planning, disaster recovery, crisis management and/or business resumption planning. The Alamo Chapter is an authorized operating entity of the Association of Contingency Planners (a.k.a. – ACP).

PURPOSE

The Alamo Chapter will operate as a nonprofit organization in Texas and will be an agent of the Association of Contingency Planners (ACP), a nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of California. The Alamo Chapter is dedicated to serving the contingency planning, information-gathering requirements of its membership. The Alamo Chapter organization is located in the San Antonio, Texas area.

OBJECTIVES

1. To provide an organized forum, enabling its members to discuss and investigate the spectrum of organizational, management and technical issues relative to contingency planning, disaster recovery, crisis management, emergency management and/or business resumption planning.

2. To accumulate, exchange and disseminate information, share experiences of mutual interest or value, and advance the effective usage of contingency planning, disaster recovery, crisis management, emergency management and/or business resumption planning.

3. And, in compliance with ACP Bylaws and ACP Corporate Board policies, to provide information gathering and exchange services to remote and/or isolated communities pursuant to membership requirements.

STRUCTURE

All Officers, Directors and Committee chairpersons come from the Membership of the chapter. It should be noted that some positions are mandatory while some are optional based on need and level of development within the chapter.

Executive Committee (Mandatory)
President
Secretary
Treasurer

Director Positions (Optional)
Past Elect
Past President (an advisor to Chapter Executive Committee)
Membership
Programs
Information - Web
Education & Seminars
Publications - Newsletter
Public Relations

Committees (As Necessary)
Audit (standing)
Nominating (standing)
Special Activities (optional)
Strategic Initiatives Group - SIG (Optional)

MEMBERSHIP

The Alamo Chapter membership is open to all business professionals interested in contingency planning, crisis management, disaster recovery and/or business resumption issues, regardless of race, color, sex, age, religious affiliation, handicap or national origin. The Alamo Chapter members agree to be bound by the ACP “Code of Ethics”. A signed “Code of Ethics” form from each member is required and will become a permanent record of the ACP Corporate.

Upon meeting membership requirements, a Corporate Membership Card and Membership Certificate are issued to each member. Membership includes both ACP Corporate and Chapter voting privileges. Only (1) member per organization may serve as a member of the Chapter Board of Directors, which includes Executive Committee and Director positions. The position of Past President is excluded from consideration of ACP organization representation on any Executive Committee or Board of Directors, as this position has no voting rights.

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Corporate Dues:

The ACP Corporate membership dues are set and assessed according to the Corporate By Laws. Changes must be approved by the entire membership.

Chapter Dues:

The Chapter Executive Committee determines the Alamo Chapter dues. Changes are approved by the Alamo Chapter membership.

CHAPTER ELECTIONS

In order to maintain cohesiveness in the organization and provide on-going input for the planning and budgeting process, it is necessary to begin the Election Process in September of each year. A Nominating Committee is appointed by the chapter president in September. The Alamo Chapter nominating committee shall consist of three (3) Alamo Chapter members in good standing. Any Chapter member in good standing may volunteer to be part of the Nominating Committee.

CHAPTER MVP AWARD

Each year, a member of the Alamo Chapter is recognized for outstanding contribution to the chapter with the MVP award.

MVP Award Winners

2009- Michelle Vickers
2008 - Lyra Fabela
2007 - Patti Harris
2006 - Brenda Venegas

MEETINGS

Timing for Alamo Chapter membership meetings will be held as determined by the Alamo Chapter Executive Committee. Location of the meetings may vary. Alamo Chapter Executive Committee meetings will be held monthly, with timing and location of meeting to be determined by the Executive Committee. See list of scheduled meetings on the Alamo Chapter home page.

More information about the Alamo Chapter structure, membership, membership dues and elections can be found in the Chapter’s Articles of Association, or by asking a Chapter officer. See list of directors and officers on the Alamo Chapter home page

TIME & PLACE OF MEETINGS

1. The Alamo Chapter of the ACP meets every 1st Thursday of each month at designated chapter member business locations. A meeting notice will be sent out approximately two weeks prior to the meeting with the meeting location, time and other details. Meeting information is also posted under “Meetings” from the Alamo Chapter Home Page.
   
2. Program information will help in determining which meetings are of most interest to you, in the event that you cannot attend all meetings.
   
3. Changes in meeting location and/or time will be posted under “Meetings” from the Alamo Chapter Home Page