Regional Chapters

The early 1990s saw the introduction of regional chapters within the NCS. Created to encourage a deeper participation and interaction among NCS members while furthering the aims of the Society, these chapters also afford members a more active role at the national level.

What do chapters do? Chapters host local and virtual events, attend conventions, support charities, and serve as an onramp for potential members who may participate as guests.  A vital part of Reubens jurying, chapters are responsible for selecting finalists in Divisional Award categories.  Chapter Chairs make up the NCS Regional Council, which serves and advises the NCS Board of Directors. In addition, the position of National Representative on the NCS Board of Directors is held by a Chapter Chair who acts as a conduit between the NCS Board and the Regional Council.

How to I affiliate with or change my chapter?  
It’s easy!  Email the National Representative at nationalrep@nationalcartoonists.com to receive a quick form to fill out.  That’s it!

The map below  gives a rough idea of the regions represented by our U.S. chapters:

• Chicago

  Chicago, IL - Johnny Sampson: | https://ncschicagocartoonists.com/

• Connecticut

  Wilton, CT - Brian Walker:

• Florida

  Orlando, FL - :

• Great Lakes

  Dayton, OH - Frank Pauer:

• Greater Northwest

  Portland, OR - Tom Toro:

• Greater Midwest

  Indianapolis, IN - Bob East:

• Long Island

  Long Island, NY - Adrian C. Sinnott: | www.berndttoastgang.com; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064753176233

• Los Angeles

  Los Angeles, CA - Henry Barajas:

• New England

  Boston, MA - Dave London: | https://www.facebook.com/NewEnglandChapterNCS

• New Jersey

  Piscataway, NJ - Ken Branch:

• New York City

  New York, NY - Ellen Liebenthal: | http://www.manhattanncs.com

• North Central

  - Patric Lewandowski: | http://northcentraltooners.blogspot.com

• Northern California

  San Francisco, CA - :

• Orange County

  Anaheim, CA - Andy Mitchell:

• Philadelphia

  Philadelphia, PA - Jamar Nicholas:

• Pittsburgh

  Pittsburgh, PA - Wayno:

• San Diego

  San Diego, CA - Lisa Rothstein:

• Southeast

  Mephis, Tennesee - Mark Simon: | https://www.facebook.com/groups/SECNCS

• Texas

  Austin, TX - Jesse Atwell: | https://www.facebook.com/TexasCartoonists/

• Upstate New York

  Buffalo, NY - Frank Mariani: | https://www.facebook.com/groups/957786810953291

• Washington, D.C.

  Woodbridge, VA - Carolyn Belefski:

International

• Canada

  - Brandon Hicks: