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Chapter Membership

Become a Chapter Member

Join the local computing community in Houston. Support the events we organize, connect with fellow professionals, and help shape the future of this chapter.

Why Join

What Chapter Membership Means

We are a local Professional Chapter of the ACM. By becoming a member, you are joining the local computing community and directly supporting the programs we run in Houston.

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Priority Event Access
Receive direct invitations to chapter meetups, workshops, networking events, and speaker series before they are announced publicly.
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Have a Voice
Members have a say in how the chapter is run and are eligible to take on leadership roles as the chapter grows.
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Community & Networking
Connect with computing professionals across Houston. Build relationships that go beyond the event room.
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Shape What We Build
Members influence the direction of the chapter — the topics we cover, the speakers we invite, and the events we organize.
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Support the Community
Your membership directly funds chapter operations — venue costs, speaker logistics, and everything that keeps our events running.
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Communications of the ACM
Complimentary three-month electronic subscription to ACM's flagship publication — one of the most respected journals in computing.
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acm.org Email Address
A personal @acm.org email forwarding address with filtering — a recognizable mark of your computing community membership.
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ACM E-Newsletters
TechNews — computing news 3× weekly. CareerNews — career and industry news bi-monthly. MemberNet — ACM people and events quarterly.
ACM Houston Chapter
Houston Professional Chapter
Local chapter membership · Houston, TX
$100
per year
One rate for all members — no separate student rate
  • Priority event invitations
  • Voice in chapter governance
  • Direct support of chapter programs
Join the Chapter →

Reach out by email and we'll walk you through the process.

Transparency

About Our Costs

Our meetings are currently free to attend — and we want to keep it that way. But running a chapter isn't without cost. Venue arrangements, event logistics, communications, and operational overhead all add up.

Chapter membership fees help us cover these costs sustainably, without relying on sponsorships or charging for individual events. When you become a member, you are helping keep it running for everyone.

We believe in being upfront about this. There's no hidden agenda — just a group of computing professionals trying to build something meaningful for Houston.

Pay for Membership

How to Pay

Pay your $100 annual membership fee via Zelle, then email your receipt to confirm your membership.

Pay via Zelle

On mobile? Scan the QR code with your phone's banking app. On a computer? Log into your bank's website and send via Zelle.

  1. 1 Scan the QR code with your phone's banking app, or open your bank's website and go to Zelle.
  2. 2 Search for houston-acm-chapter in Zelle if not auto-filled from the QR scan.
  3. 3 Send $100 with memo "Chapter Membership – [Your Full Name]".
  4. 4 Email your payment receipt to houstonacmchapter@gmail.com with subject "Chapter Membership Payment Receipt". We'll process it and send you a confirmation.
🏦 Paying via your bank's website?
Log into your bank's online portal, go to Zelle or Transfers, and send $100 to houston-acm-chapter. No QR code needed.

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Houston ACM Chapter

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Common Questions

FAQ

Do I need to be an ACM global member to join? ▼
No. The ACM Houston Professional Chapter is a locally organized community. You do not need a global ACM membership to become a chapter member or attend our events.
Can I attend events without being a member? ▼
Yes — our events are currently free and open to all computing professionals in the Houston area. Membership gives you priority access and supports the chapter, but it is not required to attend.
How do I pay for membership? ▼
Scan the Zelle QR code on this page with your bank's app, or send $100 directly to houston-acm-chapter via Zelle. Then email your payment receipt to houstonacmchapter@gmail.com and we'll confirm your membership.
Is there a student rate? ▼
No — we do not have a separate rate for students. Membership is $100/year for all members.