The Chapter Relations Office promotes a sense of identification between the national Association and the 57 91´«Ã½ Chapters; facilitates communication between the Chapters and all 91´«Ã½ units; coordinates leadership development for Chapter officers, Chapter Councilors, chief paid staff members, and other Chapter leaders; strengthens membership promotion activities for 91´«Ã½ and the Chapters; coordinates with the 91´«Ã½ Student Chapters and helps raise awareness of and sensitivity to Chapter needs throughout the 91´«Ã½. In addition to CRO, the interests of are represented within 91´«Ã½ by the Chapter Relations Committee (CRC), which meets each Annual Conference, and serves as an advisory committee to the CRO.