VII. Research (revised 09/07)

      A.   Composition: Chairman appointed by the Board of Directors and representatives from as many of the five Districts as possible.

      B.   Purpose: To promote the use of research-related knowledge and skills by members of the Chapter.

      C.  Committee Meetings: The full committee shall meet at least twice annually.

      D.  General Duties/Functions:

            1.   Sponsor a Research Forum or Poster Presentation at Chapter meetings.

            2.   Attend prescribed meetings.

            3.   Devise additional methods for promoting research related activities within the Chapter.

      E.   Specific Duties/Functions:

            1.   Sponsor Research and Special Interest Forum at State Meetings.  With assistance                        from the MPTA staff the Research Committee will:

                  a.   Publish call for papers/posters in Chapter Newsletter and News bulletins at least four (4) months prior to Chapter meeting.

                  b.   Receive and review topics submitted for podium/poster presentations.

                  c.   Advise persons submitting titles of the acceptance/rejection of their proposed presentations and, if accepted, the time and place of their presentation.

                  d.   Contact Chairman of State Meeting Planning Committee to arrange time and place for Research Forum, both poster and podium presentations.

                  e.   Prepare a list of presenters/titles/presentation time and location to be distributed at the Chapter meeting prior to the Research Forum.

                  f.    Arrange to have abstracts of presentations published in Chapter Newsletter.

                  g.   Preside at Research Forum.

            2.   Attend Prescribed Meetings

                  a.   All committee members will attend meetings of the committee.

                  b.  

            3.   Devise Additional Methods for Promoting Research-Related Activities Within the Chapter.

                  a.   Explore possibilities for other activities within the Chapter, e.g., research seminars, state-wide project, and Newsletter column.

      F.   Reports: Quarterly reports must be submitted in writing to the Board Director for PD & E.

      G.  Expenditures/Budget: A proposed budget must be submitted to the Treasurer upon request. Budget items may include funds to cover the cost of committee activities, including but not limited to the following: telephone, postage, travel expenses for meetings, expenses for special projects.