ACRE, Association of College Recruiting Executives, was started back in 1969 and is still going strong. This is a small association of college recruiting executives who get together to collaborate and share best practices. ACRE is by invitation only and is extremely selective on whom they let in due to the confidential information that is shared during their meetings and communications. Leading edge companies participate from all industries and the association is careful not to have too many members from similar/competing companies. ACRE is run by the members and does not have elected officers as it is the responsibility of the members to run and lead the organization. Members are from some of the largest global Fortune 500 companies and periodically invites new members.