2009 Chapter Advisory Committee Committee Report
The Chapter Advisory Committee (CAC)
has the responsibility of recruiting, overseeing, and assisting new state
chapters of the American Physiology Society. This oversight includes
reviewing and approving of the bylaws and application for non-profit status
of the prospective new chapters. Its chair has taken an active role in
calling upon physiologists throughout the US to follow suit in creating new
state chapters.
Chapter Status/Activity: Over the
last year, three state chapters (Arizona, Tennessee, and Puerto Rico) of the
American Physiological Society have emerged and were added to the existing
chapters (Ohio, Oklahoma, Gulf Coast, Nebraska, and Iowa) bringing the CAC
membership to eight. Four chapters have current and approved bylaws (Ohio,
Nebraska, Arizona, and Iowa), three chapters have bylaws in revision/review
(Gulf Coast, Oklahoma, and Tennessee), and one chapter (Puerto Rico) has
submitted bylaws for review. Seven chapters held meetings with over 393 in
attendance and 153 abstracts/posters presented.
Non-profit Status: Four chapters have
achieved conditional 501(c)(3) non-profit status (Ohio, Nebraska, Gulf
Coast, and Iowa). Two chapters participated in PhunWeek activities (Ohio and
Nebraska) and one chapter had a golf outing (Ohio). In the future it is our
goal that all chapters will engage in such activities to encourage cohesion
in the societies.
Awards: There were 13 scholarly
awards (four undergraduate, six graduate, and three postdoctoral) presented
to worthy student members by three chapters-Ohio, Nebraska, and the Gulf
Coast.
Current CAC Issues: Several chapters
will be reviewing and updating their bylaws in the near future. The Chapter
Handbook will be reviewed and edited as necessary prior to finalization
before next year's CAC meeting. All chapters are being encouraged to
participate in APS functions such as PhUn Week.
Conclusion: Much has been
accomplished with the creation of three new chapters this year. Physiology
has made its presence known to many people across the country due to the
tireless commitment of the CAC members.
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