International Society of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy

Board of Directors Meeting

Aachen, Germany

September 11, 2002

 

 

In attendance:

 

President: C. Willett

President-Elect:  F. Gilly

Past President: L. Gunderson

Secretary: V. Valentini

Members-at-Large: P. Biggs, M. Eble

 

FINANCIAL

 

Dr. Willett reviewed the current finances of the Society from data supplied by International Meeting Managers.  Dr. Willett reported that the total Fund Balance of ISIORT as of 8/31/02 is $29,361.39.  Additionally, Dr. Willett reviewed the finances of the Boston ISIORT 2000 meeting.  The total receipts for the meeting were $107,155 and total expenses were $121,660.20 resulting in a deficit of $14,505.20, which was paid from the ISIORT fund.

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

It was reported that there are 74 paid members to date and 74 unpaid members.  Several dues notices have been sent and one more notice will be forwarded and any unpaid members will be deleted.

 

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

The Board agreed to continue with International Meeting Managers to manage the Society.  Expenses of IMM were reviewed and accepted by the Board.

 

NEW OFFICERS

 

The Board of Directors for 2002-2004 were presented.  They are:  F. Gilly, President;

V. Valentini, Secretary; T. Todoroki, Treasurer; M. Eble, P. Biggs, and L. Harrison, Members at Large; and C. Willett, Past President. 

 

Nominations for President-Elect are L. Harrison and S. Nag, and nomination for Member at Large is A. Depaoli.  Ballots will be forwarded to the membership.

 

WEBSITE

 

V. Valentini discussed changes in the ISIORT Web page including a questionnaire regarding patterns of practice, abstracts of manuscripts and protocols.  Drs. Biggs and Willett will assist.

 

ISIORT

Board Meeting Minutes

September 11, 2002

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2004 MEETING

 

The next meeting of the ISIORT will be in the United States from November 17-20, 2004 in New York City.  Dr. L. Harrison will be the Meeting Organizer.  Dr. Willett and Dr. Harrison will meet to discuss emphasis on committees to assist with the scientific program as well commercial support.

 

2002 PROGRAM

 

Dr. M. Eble reviewed the Scientific and Social programs of ISIORT, 2002.

 

CORPORATE SUPPORT

 

D. Goer submitted a Commercial Report and stated that although $44,200 had been budgeted, only $27,400 in commercial support had been received for the meeting.

 

PROTOCOL COMMITTEE

 

Dr. Gunderson reviewed efforts of the Protocol Committee and stated that a Protocol Meeting will follow the last general session of the ISIORT Meeting.

 

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

 

 

International Society of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy

Business Meeting

Aachen, Germany

September 14, 2002

 

 

 

The meeting was called to order by C. Willett, President.

 

FINANCIAL

 

Dr. Willett reported that the total Fund Balance of ISIORT as of 8/31/02 is $29,361.39. 

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

It was reported that there are 74 paid members to date and 74 unpaid members.  Several dues notices have been sent and one more notice will be forwarded and any unpaid members will be deleted.  Annual dues will be $125 per year and Dr. Gilly proposed a Junior Membership of $50. The corporate dues amount will remain at $650.

 

Membership directories and membership application forms are available on-line through International Meeting Managers or by mail. 

 

ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

The Board agreed to continue with International Meeting Managers to manage the Society. 

 

NEW OFFICERS

 

The slate for Board of Directors for 2002-2004 was presented.  They are:  F. Gilly, President; V. Valentini, Secretary; M. Eble; T. Todoroki, Treasurer; P. Biggs,

L. Harrison, Members at large; and C. Willett, Past President.  This was approved.

 

Nominations for President-Elect are L. Harrison and S. Nag, and nomination for Member at Large is A. Depaoli.  Ballots will be forwarded to the membership. 

 

2004 MEETING

 

The next meeting of the ISIORT will be in the United States from November 17-20, 2004 in New York City.  Dr. L. Harrison will be the Meeting Organizer. 

 

2002 PROGRAM

 

Dr. M. Eble reviewed the Scientific and Social programs of ISIORT, 2002.

 

WEBSITE

 

Dr. V. Valentini will continue to update the ISIORT website.  A patterns of best practice of IORT will be incorporated into the webpage. 

 

 

 

International Society of Intraoperative Radiation Therapy

Business Meeting

September 14, 2002

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PROTOCOL COMMITTEE

 

Dr. Gunderson stated that a Protocol Meeting will follow the last general session of the ISIORT Meeting.

 

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.