Want to help shape the ASA Annual Meeting?

Have you ever said to yourself, “If I could change one or two things at the ASA Annual Meeting, they would be…?” Well, this is your chance! Nominations are now being accepted for the position of ASA Program Planning Officer.

What Does the ASA Program Planning Officer Do?

This is your chance to let your creative juices flow! You will lead the Society’s efforts in all phases of the Annual Meeting activities for the next three years. This is a great way to offer new ideas not only to ASA, but to committee members from the other Societies as well. What changes would improve the Annual Meeting experience? What is it that really needs attention in your eyes?

What Is the Term?

The term of the appointment is 1 Jan. 2023 to 31 Dec. 2025 with the ASA Program Planning Officer serving as chair of the ACS732 Annual Meeting Planning Committee in 2025. This committee includes the two other Society program planning officers, three Society program chairs, the chief executive officer, and the director of meetings and conventions.

What Are the Job Requirements?

If you are a member of ASA and are forward thinking, creative, willing to take risks, a dreamer, a high-energy person, and a visionary, then you have the right qualifications. You’ll get together throughout the year on Zoom calls and are integral to the program finalizing process held late summer. The Society pays your registration, housing, and travel expenses for the Annual Meeting itself.

To be considered for the position of ASA Program Planning Officer, please email a letter of interest by 15 July 2022 to Joann Whalen, Incoming ASA President, at Send Message.