American Society of Spine Radiology

American Society of Spine Radiology

Dear ASSR Member:

As you are probably aware, our Society has experienced increases in membership each year since its inception in 1993.  Current membership stands at nearly 325.  As our society grows, so does the amount of talent and expertise coming into the Society.   To help us tap into this increased pool of talent and expertise, the ASSR Executive Committee would like to identify members who are interested in lending their time and talents to serve on ASSR Committees for 2000-2001.   While only a limited number of openings are available on each committee, we would like to be aware of individuals interested and will to serve.

Please review the Composition and Responsibilities for the committees listed below, complete the information as instructed, and return it to the ASSR Headquarters Office by March 1, 2000.  Thank you for your continued interest and support of the ASSR.

Sincerely,

M. Judith Donovan Post, M.D., FACR
ASSR President

Executive Committee

Composition:  The Executive Committee is comprised of the following voting members: President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, 4 Members-At-Large and the 3 most recent Past Presidents.

Responsibility:  The Executive Committee is the governing and policy-making body of the Society, and reports its actions directly to the membership.  The Executive Committee is responsible for overseeing and supervising the business and all other activities of the Society.

 

Membership Committee

Composition:  The Membership Committee is comprised of 5 voting members and chaired by the Secretary.  It consists of the President, Secretary/Treasurer, 1 Member-At-Large of the Executive Committee appointed by the President, and 2 members in good standing of the Society, selected jointly by the President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer.

Responsibility:  The Membership Committee reviews all applications for membership in the ASSR.  Those candidates judged worthy by the Membership Committee are submitted to the Executive Committee for review and approval, and are then presented for possible election by the members at the succeeding ASSR Annual Business Meeting.

 

Nominating Committee

Composition:  The Nominating Committee consists of 4 voting members and is chaired by the Vice President.  It consists of the Vice President, 1 Member-At-Large of the Executive Committee appointed by the President, and 2 members in good standing nominated from the floor and elected at the Annual Business Meeting.  The President is a non-voting ex-officio member of the Committee.

Responsibility:  The Nominating committee of the Society recommends to the Executive Committee of the Society, for review, one or more candidates for each vacating elective office. 

 

Program Committee

Composition:  The Program Committee consists of 6 voting members and is chaired by the President.  It consists of the President, Vice President, 1 Member-At-Large of the Executive Committee appointed by the President, and 3 members in good standing of the Society, selected jointly by the President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer.

Responsibility: The Program Committee plans and coordinates the ASSR portion of the ASNR Annual Meeting.

 

Rules Committee

Composition:  The Rules Committee consists of 3 voting members and is chaired by a Member-At-Large of the Executive Committee appointed by the President.  The Chair shall appoint 2 members in good standing of the Society to serve on the Committee.

Responsibility:  The Rules Committee interprets the ASSR Bylaws, and upon request from the Executive Committee, shall prepare and submit amendments to the Bylaws as specified in Article XIII.

 

Ad-Hoc Awards Committee

Composition: The Ad-Hoc Awards Committee consists of 4 voting members and is chaired by the Vice President.  It consists of the Vice President, President and 2 members in good standing of the Society appointed by the President.

Responsibility:  The Committee selects the Best Spine Paper presented at the ASNR Annual Meeting.

 

 

Ad-Hoc Corporate Support Committee

Composition: The Corporate Support Committee consists of 3 members appointed by the President.  One of the 3 members will act as Chair of the Committee.  The Chair will be appointed by the President.

Responsibility: The Corporate Support Committee is responsible for building professional relationships with potential corporate supporters and soliciting corporate contributions to help fund meetings of the Society.  This Committee will work closely with the ASSR Program Committee in accomplishing these goals.

 Please indicate the committee(s) on which you would like to be considered for service.  If there is more than one committee, please indicate your preference by numbering them 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc.

 

_____Executive Committee           _____Program Committee                  _____Ad-Hoc Awards Committee

 

_____Membership Committee       _____Rules Committee                  _____Ad-Hoc Corp. Support Committee

 

_____Nominating Committee

 

Please print the information below legibly and mail or fax to Ken Cammarata, at the ASSR Headquarters Office, 2210 Midwest Road, Suite 207, Oak Brook, IL 60523-8205, FAX: 630/574-0661by March 1, 2000.

 

Your Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

 

Institution: ____________________________________________________________________________

 

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

 

City: ______________________________ State: _______________________ Zip: __________________

 

Phone: (       )____________________________________ Fax: (      )______________________________

 

E-Mail: _______________________________________________________________________________

 

Thank You