Goals: Be open to all members of the Society expressing an interest in Section membership. Advise the Society on matters of interest to the members of the Section. Assist the Society, through representation of the Joint Program Committee, in the organization of the scientific meetings of the Society. Nominate individuals for membership on Society Committees. Provide the President-Elect with recommendations of and supporting material for individuals to be nominated by the society for awards. To recognize members who have made significant contributions to the affairs of the Section and the Society.