Chapters might want to keep a list of current members for various purposes. Perhaps most importantly, a list of current members and their e-mail addresses will allow for basic communication and the ability to send announcements to a Chapter.
The primary method for maintaining a current member list is through coordinating with ACBS. Only the Chapter Board will have access to their list of chapter members. The ACBS list may be thought of as a "master" list, as it only includes active members who are up to date with their dues (although there is a grace period that is given). If you would like a copy of your chapter's membership list, please email the ACBS staff and they will provide the list to you. Membership lists may only be used for official Chapter business, and may not be shared with or sold to any third party.
The current list of a Chapter members can be exported as an excel file which then can be used by Chapters leaders in maintaining a mailing list. For example, email addresses could be entered into Mailchimp, a popular and free resource for sending emails. Some Chapters will keep a "mailing list" which includes such individuals who are no longer active members, but who may want to be informed about local ACBS events.
Being a member of ACBS is a prerequisite requirement for being a member of any Chapter. Therefore, Chapter Boards keeping a separate membership list will need to stay up to date whether the people on their membership list are current members of ACBS. Some people might not keep up to date with their ACBS membership dues and therefore "disappear" from the ACBS master list. In this case, Chapter leaders can encourage their chapter members to renew their annual ACBS dues or they will be removed from the list of chapter members.
When new individuals join ACBS, they have the option of in joining their local Chapter. In addition, Chapters may recruit new members through events or networking. However, these new Chapter members must be a member of ACBS. If they are not already an ACBS member, then first they must pay their ACBS dues before joining the Chapter.