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The NPSS AdCom meeting held on March 7, 2009, in Baltimore, Maryland, reviewed the status of the chapters and the Distinguished Lecturers (DL) program. There are currently 15 chapters, with 14 active, spanning the US, Europe, and Asia. New developments include the revitalization of the Oakland-East Bay chapter and the formation of a new joint chapter in Saratov, Russia. Additionally, financial support was provided to various chapters. The Distinguished Lecturers program continues with funding for travel expenses and plans for more promotional activities.
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Chapters, Local Activities, Distinguished Lecturers Steven H. Gold NPSS AdCom Meeting 7 March 2009 Baltimore, Maryland
Chapters Report • MGA now lists 15 NPSS chapters or joint chapters. Fourteen appear to be active, 7 in the US, 6 in Europe, 1 in Asia. • The Cleveland Section joint chapter appears to be inactive. • The Oakland-East Bay Section chapter was recently revitalized. • Our newest chapter, the AP/ED/MTT/CPMT/NPS joint chapter in Saratov, Russia, affiliated with NPSS on 3 October 2008. • Czechoslovakia Section submitted a petition to create a new NPS Chapter; now pending at MGA; will require NPS approval. • Three chapters requested and received financial support in 2008 (Albuquerque, $250; East Ukraine, $500; Los Alamos, $500); thus far, two chapters have requested financial support for 2009: Saratov ($500, paid) and East Ukraine ($500, pending). • Chapter web page was updated for 2009. • I plan to develop a standard chapter annual report form, similar to those used by some other societies. • The Saratov chapter will submit an article to the June Newsletter. The Italy chapter will cosponsor Physcon 2009, and also plans a Newsletter article. I am considering requesting other chapters to submit articles to future issues.
Distinguished Lecturers Report • The existing motion authorizes $20k per year for travel expenses of DLs making presentations at NPSS Chapter or IEEE Sections or student chapter meetings. • The existing 17 DLs, offering 29 lectures, are being continued into 2009 (unless the DL or the TC chair objects). • In 2008, 10 lectures were presented, 3 at NPSS expense ($1.6k), including 4 at NPSS chapters; thus far, 6 lectures are scheduled for 2009, including 1 to an NPSS chapter at our expense. • The distinguished lectures list was published in September NPSS Newsletter. For 2009, more needs to be done to promote and publicize the program. • At Bill Moses’ suggestion, a set of standard DL slides is being developed, with Peter Clout’s assistance. • Also, 7 of our 14 active chapters, but only one DL, are based outside North America; transoceanic travel to deliver lectures may not be cost effective; more transnational lecturers needed. Action Item:I request that all TC chairs nominate transnational lecturers for 2009.
