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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT FAQ'S
BI-ANNUAL BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING FAQ'S
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If you have any remaining questions, please contact Christine Campanelli
at the AGS office at ccampanelli@americangeriatrics.org.
HOW AND WHEN CAN I APPLY FOR COMMITTEE SERVICE?
AGS members who wish to serve on an AGS Committee can apply to serve a 3 year term starting in May of the upcoming year. All appointments for committee membership (including re-appointments, external liaison appointments, etc) are made at the beginning of the calendar year.
Required Documents:
- Completed Online Application Form
- Two recommendations from current Board and/or committee members
- A current CV and/or biographical sketch
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HOW MANY YEARS CAN I SERVE ON A COMMITTEE?
The term for a Committee Member will be 3 years. A Committee member can reapply to serve up to a total of 3 terms (9 consecutive years).
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WHAT ARE THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILTIES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS?
The full list of Function and Responsibilities of Committee Members can be found on the MYAGS, our members only Website.
Function and Responsibilities of Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs can also be found on MYAGS.
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CAN A SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBER BECOME A FULL COMMITTEE MEMBER?
Yes, Subcommittee members can apply to serve on a Committee using the "new" member process.
Required Documents:
- Completed Online Application Form
- Two recommendations from current Board and Committee members; one of which must be from the Chair of the Subcommittee of which s/he is a member
- A 2-page biographical sketch or short curriculum vitae
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HOW CAN I REAPPLY FOR COMMITTEE SERVICE?
The Board will consider current Committee members (including Chairs and Vice Chairs) who are completing their first or second term for reappointment. Committee Chairs will be asked to evaluate Committee members and Vice Chairs seeking re-appointment and make recommendations.
Required Documents:
- Completed Online Application Form
- A 2-page biographical sketch or short curriculum
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WHO MAKES DECISIONS ABOUT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS?
The AGS President and President-Elect make recommendations to the AGS Board about all Committee appointments.
Appointments are based on:
- Number of open seats.
- Need for specific types of committee members (e.g., interdisciplinary, researchers, clinicians)
- Nominating letters, interests, and cvs of candidates
Reappointments are based on:
- Number of open seats
- Prior contributions to Committee
- Need for specific types of Committee members (e.g., interdisciplinary, researcher, clinician)
- Committee Term Limits
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HOW DO I APPLY FOR A DIFFERENT COMMITTEE THAN THE ONE I'M ON NOW?
The Board will consider appointing a Committee Member to another Committee at the end of his/her term on the current Committee.
Required Documents:
- Completed Online Application Form
- Letter from Current Committee Chair
- A 2-page biographical sketch or short curriculum vitae
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HOW ARE EXTERNAL LIAISONS APPOINTED?
The Board will consider the appointment of External Liaison on an ongoing basis throughout the year. As above, external liaisons are limited to one term on a Committee unless strong reasons exist for additional terms. External Liaisons are eligible to apply as regular committee members via the Reappointment Process following their first term.
Required Documents:
- Letter from the External Organization
- A current CV and/or biographical sketch
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CAN AN EXTERNAL LIAISON BECOME A FULL COMMITTEE MEMBER?
YES.
Required Documents:
- Completed Online Application Form
- Letter from Current Committee Chair
- A 2-page biographical sketch or short curriculum vitae
If you have any remaining questions, please contact Christine Campanelli at the AGS office at ccampanelli@americangeriatrics.org.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING THE AGS ANNUAL MEETING?
- All current and incoming AGS Board & Committee Members
- All current and incoming ADGAP Board Members
- All current and incoming COSAR Representatives
- All current and incoming Chairs & Vice Chairs
- All current and incoming FIT Section Representatives
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING THE GSA MEETING?
- All current AGS Board & Committee Members
- All current ADGAP Board Members
- All current COSAR Representatives
- All current Chairs & Vice Chairs
- All current FIT Section Representatives
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP MEETINGS?
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE AGS ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING?
- All AGS Members are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting
- All physicians, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, social workers, long-term care and managed care providers, health care administrators, and others who want to update their knowledge and skills through state-of-the-art educational sessions and research presentations
- Fellows, Students, and Junior Faculty are encouraged to attend
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WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE NEXT AGS ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS?
2008 - Washington, DC - Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Meeting Dates: Wednesday, April 30 - Sunday, May 4
Exhibit Dates: Thursday, May 1 - Friday, May 2
2009 - Hyatt Regency Chicago
Meeting Dates: Wednesday, April 29 - Sunday, May 3
Exhibit Dates: Thursday, April 30 - Friday, May 1
2010 - Orlando - Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
Meeting Dates: Wednesday, May 12 - Sunday, May 16
Exhibit Dates: Thursday May 13 - Friday, May 14
2011 - Landover, MD - The Gaylord National Resort and
Convention Center on the Potomac - National Harbor
Meeting Dates: Wednesday, May 11 - Sunday, May 15
Exhibit Dates: Thursday, May 12 - Friday, May 13
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