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Proposed By-Laws Changes

Currently the By-laws read as follows:

ARTICLE XI: COMMITTEES
Standing committee chairs shall be recommended by the President and approved by the Board of Directors to serve during his term as President as follows:

1. Membership Committee: This committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members, one of whom shall be the Secretary. This committee shall promote memberships in the Society.
2. Editorial Committee: This committee shall consist of at least three (3) members who shall assist the Editor in generating and distributing newsworthy and educational items of the Society.
3. Program Committee: The program committee shall consist of the members of the Board of Directors, chaired by the President Elect and its duty shall be to provide programs for each annual meeting.
4. Nominating Committee: The nominating committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members, one of whom shall be the Immediate Past President, who shall serve as chair of this committee and recommend to the Society candidates for election to the several offices.
5. Special Committee: Such other committees as from time to time may be deemed necessary shall be appointed by the President with the concurrence of the Board of Directors.
6. Internal Audit Committee: This committee shall consist of at least two (2) members who shall audit all books and fiscal documents of the Society annually, prior to the annual meeting.
7. Scholarship Committee: This committee shall consist of a chair and at least two (2) other members. Duties of the committee shall include promoting awareness of scholarships to worthy candidates and their major professors, review and determination of qualified applicants and to make recommendations to the Board as to how scholarship(s) should be awarded.

The following additions in red are proposed:

ARTICLE XI: COMMITTEES
Standing committee chairs shall be recommended by the President and approved by the Board of Directors to serve during his term as President as follows:

1. Membership Committee: This committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members, one of whom shall be the Secretary. This committee shall promote memberships in the Society.
2. Editorial Committee: This committee shall consist of at least three (3) members who shall assist the Editor in generating and distributing newsworthy and educational items of the Society.
3. Program Committee: The program committee shall consist of the members of the Board of Directors, chaired by the President Elect and its duty shall be to provide programs for each annual meeting.
4. Nominating Committee: The nominating committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members, one of whom shall be the Immediate Past President, who shall serve as chair of this committee and recommend to the Society candidates for election to the several offices.
5. Special Committee: Such other committees as from time to time may be deemed necessary shall be appointed by the President with the concurrence of the Board of Directors.
6. Internal Audit Committee: This committee shall consist of at least two (2) members who shall audit all books and fiscal documents of the Society annually, prior to the annual meeting.
7. Scholarship Committee: This committee shall consist of a chair and at least two (2) other members. Duties of the committee shall include promoting awareness of scholarships to worthy candidates and their major professors, review and determination of qualified applicants and to make recommendations to the Board as to how scholarship(s) should be awarded.
8. Website Committee: This committee shall consist of at least three (3) members, one of whom shall be the Editor, who shall serve as chair of this committee. Duties shall include maintaining the Society's website to provide information and newsworthy items relevant to the mission of the Society and ensuring that all links and information are current and functional.
9. Sponsorship Committee: This committee shall consist of a chair and at least two (2) other members. Duties of the committee shall include soliciting and securing donations / sponsorships for meeting functions from vendors and other potential donors, coordinating with Program Committee regarding funds available for annual meetings, and communicating possible changes to sponsorship levels.