AIC Objects Specialty Group election

The Objects Specialty Group (OSG) is soliciting candidates to run
for OSG Program Chair and for OSG Secretary/Treasurer for the
2004-2005 term.

The OSG Program Chair is a three-year commitment (June 2004-June
2007). The elected Program Chair automatically becomes the Group
Chair for the 2005-2006 term and Emeritus Chair for the 2006-2007
term.  The Program Chair will be responsible for organizing all
aspects of the OSG session at the 2005 annual AIC meeting.  The
Group Chair coordinates directly with the Board Specialty Group
Liaison and the AIC office.  S/he will write the OSG column for the
AIC Newsletter, coordinate activities of action committees, run the
annual business meeting, and act as general spokesperson for the
OSG.  The Emeritus Chair serves the other officers in an advisory
role and provides an organizational memory for the group.  The
Emeritus Chair may continue to manage special projects begun during
her/his chairship or undertake new initiatives at the request of the
Group Chair.

The OSG Secretary/Treasurer is a two-year commitment (June 2004-June
2006). The Secretary/Treasurer is responsible for maintaining a
written record of the meetings and activities of the OSG.  S/he
reviews the quarterly financial statements of the Objects Specialty
Group provided by the AIC office and prepares the final report. The
Secretary/Treasurer advises the Group Chair on matters concerning
the OSG budget.

If you are interested in submitting your candidacy to serve the OSG
for either of these two positions, please contact Nominating
Committee Members

    Ellen Chase
    202-633-0365
    ellen.chase [at] asia__si__edu

    Amy Fernandez
    804-353-7674
    Anandez [at] aol__com.

Please let us know of your interest by March 15, 2004.


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