Endorsement/Joint-Sponsorship Subcommittee

The Endorsement/Joint-Sponsorship Subcommittee is charged with developing, recommending, and implementing a policy for SIR's Endorsement, Joint-Sponsorship and Co-Sponsorship of non-SIR meetings. They will be responsible for reviewing all applications submitted for SIR's involvement in a meeting, and making a recommendation to the Post-Graduate Medical Education Division Councilor to determine if it is in SIR's best interest to participate.

As a member of the Endorsement/Joint-Sponsorship Subcommittee, consistent attendance and participation is required. Please determine your availability to be involved as this position holds a three year term. The participation requirements are as follows:

• Attendance at the committee meeting during the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting in Austin, Texas, March 23-28 2019.
• Support and further the goals and objectives of SIR and SIR Foundation.
• Devote the time and effort required to accomplish the committee’s objectives. Come to meetings prepared to discuss agenda items.
• Fulfill committee assignments on a timely basis as delegated by the committee chair.
• Review the meeting agenda, minutes from the previous meeting, and any supporting documents for the meeting. Committee members, consultants, and society representatives are responsible for downloading all meeting materials from the committee community in SIR Connect prior to the meeting.
• Attend all committee meetings and participate in conference calls unless excused by the chair. Excused absences should not exceed one meeting per term. Two unexcused absences are grounds for dismissal. Members will be notified SIR Connect of the exact time and place for their next committee meeting. Notify the committee chair and staff liaison in advance if not participating in an upcoming meeting or conference call.

To apply for this position, please sign into your SIR Connect account at the top-right of this page. Once you have logged in, click on the green Apply Today! button to access the application.