Chapter Activity

Technical Exchange and Educational Development - The structure of chapter meetings vary by location. Most chapters routinely have roundtable discussions, facility tours, and technical presentations on hot topics in the PCB design world including: DfM, EMI, RFI, High Speed Design, Ultra Fine-pitch Design. Some chapters have formed Designer Certification study-groups to help prepare their members for the PCB Designer Certification exam.

To join any one of these chapters, you must be a Designers Council Member.

Start a Chapter

Though starting and running a chapter can be quite demanding, many chapter presidents find this task to be gratifying.
With our chapter startup-package, starting a chapter is easier than ever. Below is a list of some of the things that are included in our chapter start-up package.

• Incorporation Requirements & Procedures
• Sample of By-Laws
• IRS Form 1024 - Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(a)*
• Designers Council Application
• Discounted IPC standards and media for DC Members

Download a chapter start-up package (zip). After reviewing the package, if you have questions, or are seriously considering starting a chapter in your area, please contact DC_Coordintaor@ipc.org.

List of Designers Council Chapters