156th APS Business Meeting

5:45 pm, Monday, April 14, 2003
Place: San Diego, CA

I. Call to Order
    The meeting was called to order at 5:46 pm by President Barbara A. Horwitz, who welcomed the members to the 156th Business Meeting of the American Physiological Society. A booklet containing the agenda and a listing of all the APS award recipients was distributed.

II. Election of Officers
E    xecutive Director Martin Frank announced the results of the election of officers that was conducted by mail ballot. The membership elected D. Neil Granger, LSU Health Science Centers, LA, as President-Elect (April 15, 2003-April 24, 2004). The two newly elected Councillors for three-year terms are Helen E. Raybould, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, and Jeff M. Sands, Emory University, GA (April 15, 2003-April 5, 2006). They will assume office at the close of the Annual Meeting. They are replacing Douglas Eaton and Steven Hebert, who are completing three-year terms on Council.

III. Proposed Amendments to the Bylaws
    In compliance with the Society Bylaws, the proposed amendment to the Bylaws to increase the number of Councillors from six to nine was put before the membership for a vote. This proposed amendment was published in The Physiologist [43(6): 472, 2002].
The motion was unanimously passed by the membership approving the amendments to the Bylaws as follows:
Article IV. Officers
    SECTION 1. Council. The management of the Society shall be vested in a Council consisting of the President, the President-Elect, the immediate Past President, and ~~six~~ nine other regular members. The terms of the President and President-Elect shall be one year. The terms of the ~~six~~ nine additional Councillors shall be three years each and they shall not be eligible for immediate reelection except those who have served for two years or less in filling interim vacancies.
    A quorum for conducting official business of the Society shall be ~~six of the nine~~ two-thirds of the elected members of Council.
    The Chairpersons of the Publications Committee, the Finance Committee, the Program Committee, the Education Committee, and the Executive Director are ex-officio members of the Council without vote; the Chairperson of the Section Advisory Committee is an ex-officio member of the Council with vote. The Council may fill any interim vacancies in its membership. Council shall appoint members to all committees except the Section Advisory Committee.
    In the interim between meetings of Council, an Executive Cabinet consisting of the President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, and the Executive Director shall implement the policies of the Council.
    SECTION 4.b. Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall consist of the immediate Past President, who will serve as Chairperson, and each member of the Section Advisory Committee. The Chairpersons of the Joint Program Committee and Publications Committee shall serve as ex-officio members. The Nominating Committee shall select a slate from candidates nominated by the Society membership. The slate presented for vote shall be such that no more than one of the ~~six~~ nine Councillors shall be from a single institution and no more than two of the ~~six~~ nine shall have a primary affiliation from the same section. The Nominating Committee shall make two nominations for the office of President-Elect and ~~five~~ six nominations for Councillor.

IV. State of the Society
    President Barbara A. Horwitz addressed the meeting and spoke on the state of the Society. She first discussed where the Society stood with respect to the areas of education, translational research, publications and meetings. She then discussed the challenges facing the Society.
• Education/Outreach/Mentoring
Horwitz reported that the Teaching Archives web site registered 45-75 thousand hits this month; had 1,100 unique users; and 720 visitors downloaded material from the site. She explained that the site is used to reach out to students of all levels and ages, and to help foster careers and provide tools for the students to use. The material in the Archives is submitted by APS members.
    The Education Committee, in conjunction with the Association of Chairs of Departments of Physiology (ACDP), has developed a Medical Physiology Curriculum Objectives Project. This is posted on the Careers web site. The purpose of developing these core competency criteria is to provide guidelines for the breadth and depth of knowledge in the physiological principles and concepts that are considered minimal and essential for further progress in understanding mechanisms of disease and body defenses.
    The Education Committee, with the APS Education Department, is developing a list of graduate skills and competencies. Once complete, this material will be used to assist mentors in identifying skills that students should develop during training.
    A Trainee Advisory Committee has been established. This Committee will advise Council regarding the needs of young scientists, and will assist in planning activities (symposia, an Email newsletter, web site, etc) suited to these young scientists. Each Section will have a representative on the Committee.
    A mentoring web site is being created and will reside on the APS Careers web site. Here, tips and information will be available for both mentors and mentees. One of the main goals will be to offer structure and advice for mentors. In conjunction with this site, the Society is going to be offering a new award—the Bodil Schmidt Nielsen Distinguished Mentor and Scientist Award. This award will be given for the first time at the EB 2004 meeting. The guidelines for nominating a candidate will be available Fall 2003.
Horwitz said that one of the main objectives of the Careers web site is to provide a public face for physiology to the outside world. The site has recently been redesigned and now contains eight sections of content. These sections are: Elementary School, Middle/High School, Undergraduate, Graduate/Professional, Postdoctoral Fellow, New Investigator, Established Investigator, and General Public. Within the Undergraduate section there is a link to “Meet a Physiologist.” This section contains small vignettes of several physiologists who work in a wide range of occupations. This section is still under construction.
• Translational Research
    Horwitz said that due to a continued focus in the APS journals on translational research, the number of translational research submissions to the journals has doubled over the past year. Also the Publications Committee has set a goal to have an article published every two months in the “Physiology in Medicine” series that is published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The first article was published on April 15, 2003. Although the Annuals of Internal Medicine owns the copyright to these articles, APS members will have free access to the articles from the APS publications’ web site.
    There is also a concerted effort to have an increased number of symposia at the Experimental Biology (EB) meetings and APS-sponsored conferences dedicated to translational research. The first APS conference focusing on translational research will be held in September 2004, “Immunological & Pathophysiological Mechanism in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.”
    Finally, APS will try to partner with other societies, whose membership is largely clinical, to try to attract them to the EB meetings. In addition, APS will be sponsoring a symposium at the American Society for Nephrology’s annual meeting.
• Publications
    APS members receive free online access to the APS journals as well as the Legacy Project.
    The Legacy Project consists of the content of the APS journals back to 1898. The first stage, content from 1987 to the present, has been posted; in the second stage, content from 1966 will be posted. The second stage should be completed by the end of summer 2003. The final stage, content dating back to 1898, should be completed in 2004. The content will appear as pdf documents that are searchable.
    A Task Force on Classic Papers has been established. This Task Force will identify classic papers in physiology within the APS journals and solicit essays that describe the importance of each paper work and how it influenced the field of physiology. Hershel Raff is the Task Force Chair.
    Horwitz said that submissions to and citations from the APS journals have increased. She praised the journal editors saying that they have been doing an outstanding job. Three editors will be retiring on July 1. They are Stan Schultz, editor of NIPS; Martin Kagnoff, editor of AJP - Gastrointestinal & Liver Physiology; and Victor Dzau, editor of Physiological Genomics. Horwitz asked each one to stand so that the membership could recognize them.
• Meetings
    Horwitz said that the registration numbers for EB 2003 were higher than expected. It was her observation, from the sessions that she attended, that there had been good interaction between the speakers and the audience, and that EB 2003 was a successful meeting. EB 2004 will be in Washington, DC. The APS Joint Program Committee has already begun working on finalizing sessions for that meeting.
    There are two upcoming APS Conferences. The first will be September 10-14, 2003, and is entitled “Aldosterone & ENaC: From Genetics to Physiology.” It will be held in Banff, Canada. The second will be October 1-4, 2003, and is entitled “Understanding Renal & Cardiovascular Function through Physiological Genomics.” This conference will take place in Augusta, GA.
    The International Congress of Physiological Sciences will be March 31-April 5, 2005, in San Diego, CA. Shu Chien is the Chair of the National Organizing Committee, and Walter Boron is the Chair of the International Scientific Program Committee.
• Challenges to the Society
Publications
    Horwitz said that technology has made online publishing easier, faster and more efficient; but with this comes many uncertainties. There is uncertainty as to what will happen to print versions of the journals, and what will happen to journal reprint orders.
    Free access is available for the APS journals only after 12 months. She said that there are people who think free access should be available immediately. However, APS generates much of its income from subscriptions. In response to those who think free-access should be immediate, APS will be trying an experiment with its publication Physiological Genomics. Authors will be allowed to pay an upfront fee of $1,500 upon manuscript acceptance that will allow free access to their manuscript immediately. If the author chooses not to pay this fee, the article will remain under the normal publication regulations; free-access will be available after 12 months. The new pricing model for Physiological Genomics will begin July 1, 2003.
    Horwitz told the membership that the Publications Committee and Council have been dealing with a wide range of ethical problems ranging from a lack of appropriate attribution, to plagiarism and incorrect use of animal/human subjects. In response to these issues, APS put into place a set of guidelines with which to deal with these issues.
Finances
    Publications, meetings revenue, grants, dues and the reserves fund the APS programs and operating costs. Currently, the Society has approximately $31.4 million in its reserve accounts. However, the Society’s reserves have decreased significantly over the past several years. Last year, the reserves were down approximately 12%, and they were down approximately 5% the prior year. Although there is an increase in the number of submissions to the journals, there is a general decrease in the number of subscriptions. Horwitz explained that the Society’s expenses are growing faster than its income. She said that Council and the Finance Committee are trying to develop a plan to stabilize the finances. The APS staff has been asked to decrease the 2003 expenses by $160,000. Also, the staff and APS Committees have been asked to review all APS programs for effectiveness. Six programs were reviewed and the evaluations were presented to Council at this meeting.
    Horwitz said that, in response to the current financial situation, subscription fees will increase by 8.5%, page charges will increase $10 per page, and non-members will be charged an additional $50 per figure for color ($300). She also announced the establishment of the APS Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund will be used to support various award programs. It was started with $5 million, and the goal is to have $10 million in the Fund by 2010. She also asked the membership to send Council any suggestions they had for growing the income and stabilizing the finances.
Horwitz then thanked the APS membership for being allowed to serve, saying it was a privilege. She also thanked the APS staff for their help.

V. Report on Membership
A. Summary of the Membership Status
    President-Elect John Williams reported on the status of the Society membership. As of March 1, 2003, the current membership of the Society is 10,980, of which 7,618 are regular members, 38 are honorary members, 1,086 are emeritus members, 81 are affiliate members, and 2,157 are student members. The Society also has 23 Sustaining Associate members.
B. Deaths Reported Since the Last Meeting
    Williams read the names of those members whose deaths had been reported since the last meeting. The membership stood and observed a moment of silence in tribute to their deceased colleagues.

VI. Awards and Presentations

A. Ray G. Daggs Award
    Ray G. Daggs was the APS Executive Secretary-Treasurer from 1956 until his retirement in 1972. In tribute to his devotion to the Society, the Ray G. Daggs Award was established and is given annually to a physiologist for distinguished service to the Society and to the science of physiology. The recipient receives $500 and expenses to attend the Experimental Biology meeting. Horwitz presented the 2003 Ray G. Daggs Award to Stanley G. Schultz, University of Texas Medical School.
    In selecting Schultz as this year’s recipient, the Daggs Award Committee noted that Schultz had been a distinguished leader in physiological research and had provided outstanding service to the profession of physiology in general and to the APS in particular for many years. He had served as a member of Council, as APS President, and as chairman of the Long-Range Planning Committee. He had been instrumental in establishing the Distinguished Lectureships of the APS sections. He had also served as Editor-in-Chief of Physiological Reviews, and since 1994-2003, as Chief Editor of News in Physiological Sciences. Additionally, Schultz had been very involved with the US National Committee of the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS). He had been a member of the Committee from 1991-1998, and served as chair from 1995-1997. He was responsible for the application to the IUPS that led to the selection of the United States as the host country for the International Congress of Physiological Sciences that will be held in San Diego in 2005. As a scientist, Schultz had been an important force in the development of the field of membrane transport, particularly as it relates to the gastrointestinal tract. His studies have contributed substantially to the understanding of transepithelial ion transport and its regulation. One of his papers has become a citation classic and he has received the Hoffman-LaRoche Prize for Outstanding Contributions to Gastrointestinal Physiology. Schultz has been recognized as one of the most highly regarded teachers in the field of physiology. He has repeatedly received recognition from medical students as the best lecturer in basic science, and has received a Golden Apple Award. He was selected as the Claude Bernard Distinguished Lecturer by the Teaching of Physiology Section in 1996, and received the Arthur C. Guyton Teacher of the Year Award from APS in 1999.
    In his accepting the Ray G. Daggs Award, Schultz talked about how he became a member of the APS He said that his late mentor told him he was nominating Schultz for membership in APS. Schultz considered this to be a real honor, and has been honored ever since by being an APS member. He said that he considers the APS members to be members of his extended family.

B. Arthur C. Guyton Teacher of the Year Award
    Before presentation of the Arthur C. Guyton Teacher of the Year Award was made, Horwitz introduced Allen Cowley, who gave the following tribute to Arthur Guyton.
    “The instant loss of Dr. Arthur Guyton as a result of an automobile accident last week and the consequent loss of his wife Ruth on Saturday has stunned the physiology community and all who have known this remarkable man and his family. I am substituting here this afternoon for Dr. John Hall who holds the Guyton Chair of Physiology and who has returned home to coordinate services and memorial for the Guyton family.
    “Although Dr. Guyton will be memorialized in many ways over the coming year, it is appropriate at this time of immediate mourning, to reflect upon the enormous contributions that this one man has made to physiology, to medicine, and to our American Physiological Society.
    “His achievements are indeed legendary and must certainly place him among the great figures of 20th century science and medicine. This gentle man of science had an enormous influence upon the lives and scientific careers of many of us here today, and so many others who are not here today. He indeed directly trained over 150 scientists; 29 of which went on to become chairs of their own departments; six of which have become Presidents of the American Physiological Society (including our most recent President-elect Neil Granger). There is no one in history who has been more prolific in training physiologists and leaders of our discipline than Arthur Guyton.
    “This is how many of us remember him—sitting in his wheel chair at his desk, always working, always smiling and happy, and welcoming you to discuss your work with him or to hear his latest ideas. Although severely crippled with polio during his final year of surgical training at Harvard’s Peter Bengt Brigham Hospital in the mid-1940’s, anyone who ever knew Arthur Guyton never thought of him as being handicapped. The man, his spirit, and his mind completely captivated you. Indeed, it captivated generations of students and scholars.
    “There is no one who has had a greater impact upon the teaching of medical physiology than Arthur Guyton. His great skills as a teacher and communicator are reflected in his famous Textbook of Medical Physiology, currently in its 10th edition and co-authored for the past two editions with John Hall. This medical text, from the beginning, has been a best seller, indeed Saunders all time best seller among medical textbooks. It was always the student’s choice and one of the few medical textbooks that they would read, whether it was assigned or not, because they could read it and understand complex concepts as presented by this master teacher. It was accordingly translated into more than 15 languages. This was a book that evolved early in Dr. Guyton’s career based upon his clear and concise lecture notes. He wrote it, as he emphasized, to teach students, not to impress his professional colleagues. He was constantly at work in the evenings dictating sections of the next edition of his book. As described by his long-time secretary, Billy Howard, who faithfully transcribed many editions of this great opus, the tapes of his dictations would frequently be filled with the background sounds of his ten growing children.
    “Although the nearly 45 generations of medical students that have learned the ‘wisdom of the body’ through the Guyton textbook would alone be enough to ensure his legacy, most of the professional physiology community might argue that his legacy resides in the remarkable contributions that he made in advancing our understanding of cardiovascular physiology. His pioneering contributions in the area of computational and systems biology; his concepts of cardiac output, fluid and electrolyte homeostasis; his concepts of long-term arterial blood pressure regulation and many others ideas have become part of the lexicon of terms and concepts that pervade our every discussions on these subjects: concepts of cardiac output and venous return; the Guyton pressure-diuresis theory of long-term pressure regulation; the chronic renal function curve; negative interstitial fluid pressure and its contribution in the balance of the capillary Starling forces and edema; the concept of whole body autoregulation and its role in tissue perfusion and cardiac output regulation…...the list goes on. Yet, from my own perspective, I believe that above all else, it could be that his pioneering applications of computational biology at the dawn of the digital age of computers may be one of his most important and lasting scientific legacies.
    “It is only now after decades of progressive reductionism, that we are beginning to witness important signs of interest in the understanding of the complex interactions of the biological pathways—the new trend now being called ‘systems biology’—capturing the fruits of the genome projects, bioinformatics, and non-invasive imaging techniques at the level of the whole cell and whole organisms.
    “Beyond his remarkable contributions in science and education, Dr. Guyton gave generously of himself to the National Institutes of Health where, among his other many tasks, he served on the National Advisory Council of the NHLBI. He worked tirelessly for both the American Heart Association and the American Physiological Society. The APS was his greatest love and as a member of our Society for 54 years, he importantly helped to shape the society as we know it today. He served on the Council of the APS, he was the Chairman of the Finance Committee, and he was our 47th President. He also served as the President of FASEB. I won’t attempt to summarize the many awards that Dr. Guyton received for his contributions to science, the administration of science, and as an educator except to say that they included being honored at the White House by President Dwight Eisenhower, by the American Heart Association with a lifetime achievement award, and by the APS with the Wiggers Award and the Ray Daggs Award.
    “What physiology meant to Arthur Guyton was perhaps best expressed in his president’s address to the APS in 1975 that he titled ‘Physiology: A Beauty and a Philosophy.’
‘What other person, whether he be a theologian, a jurist, a doctor of medicine, a physicist, or whatever, knows more than you, a physiologist about life. For physiology is indeed an explanation of life. What other subject matter is more fascinating, more exciting, more beautiful than the subject of life.’
    “One cannot begin to fully appreciate Dr. Guyton without an understanding of the role that his beloved wife Ruth and his family played in his life. Together, they raised a most extraordinary family of eight boys and two girls. All of them having graduated from Harvard Medical School (some with other graduate degrees in hand), and each is remarkably accomplished in their own field of endeavor. Many have asked how this could happen? It certainly was not by accident. Those of us who knew Arthur and Ruth Guyton and saw these children growing up have some understanding of what an extraordinary team effort this was. Together, they instilled both love and the excitement of learning and discovery in each one of these children. They involved them in activities such as the legendary family project and business of manufacturing laboratory electronic instruments (e.g., the Oxford cardiac output monitor). They read with them, they played with them, and they worked with them. They were a wonderful family.
    “So this great couple is suddenly gone, and they will be greatly missed. Fortunately, the many lessons learned from the research and teachings of Dr. Guyton have been passed on to many generations of scientists and physicians and remain corner stones of wisdom in physiology and medicine. Both the scientific world and those who have benefited from the advances in knowledge for which he was responsible owe Arthur Guyton an enormous debt. Those of us who had the privilege of working closely with him have been forever influenced by his indomitable spirit and energy, his kind and gentle nature, and his warmth and generosity. A better role model for life and science could not be imagined. Thank you Arthur and Ruth Guyton.”
    The Arthur C. Guyton Teacher of the Year Award was established in 1993 by the Teaching of Physiology Section and supported by the W. B. Saunders Company, publisher of Guyton’s Textbook on Medical Physiology, used to educate generations of medical and physiology students. The award is given to an APS member who is a full-time faculty member of an accredited college or university and involved in classroom teaching and not exclusively the teaching of graduate students in a research laboratory. The recipient receives $1,000 and expenses to attend the EB meeting.
    Horwitz introduced APS Executive Director Martin Frank and Jason Malley, Elsiever, who made the presentation to George A. Ordway, University of Texas, Southwestern. Ordway said he was “truly honored to receive the award, named after an outstanding educator and teacher, Arthur C. Guyton.”

C. Giles F. Filley Memorial Awards
As a result of a bequest from the family of Giles F. Filley, a memorial fund was established in 1993 to recognize excellence in respiratory physiology and medicine. Two annual awards are made to investigators who hold an academic rank no higher than assistant professor and are pursuing research in respiratory physiology and medicine. Awards are made to APS members working in the United States, who have demonstrated outstanding promise based on their research program. Each recipient receives a $20,000 check for use in his/her respective research program, a plaque, and reimbursement of expenses to attend the Experimental Biology meeting.
President Horwitz presented the 2003 awards to Hunter Clay Champion, Johns Hopkins University, and Peter Lloyd Jones, University of Colorado Health Science Center.

D. Lazaro J. Mandel Young Investigator Award
    As a result of a bequest from the wife of Lazaro J. Mandel, a memorial fund was established in 1999 to recognize excellence in epithelial or renal physiology. An annual award is made to an investigator who holds an academic rank no higher than assistant professor and is pursuing research in epithelial or renal physiology. An award is made to an APS member working in the United States who has demonstrated outstanding promise based on his or her research program. Each award is for $7,500 and is designated for the use of the awardee in his/her research program. Horwitz presented the 2003 Mandel Award to Lori Birder, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
    Horwitz introduced Muriel Mandel, window of Lazaro Mandel, and asked her to make a few comments about her husband. Mandel said her husband “was an inspiring teacher and gifted scientist. He was a mentor and friend to his students.” She went on to say that her hope “is that the work will be timeless and satisfying to you. I hope you will feel a deep sense of peace and balance. He would want you to feel joy and success in your work, and above all have fun. Congratulations.”
    Birder thanked the society and considered it a great honor. “It will be put to very good use. Thank you.”
    Birder received a $7,500 check for use in her research program, a plaque, and reimbursement of expenses to attend the meeting.

E. Arthur C. Guyton Award for Excellence in Integrative Physiology
A donation to the Society in honor of Arthur C. Guyton led to the establishment in 1997 of an award to recognize excellence in integrative physiology. One award is made annually to a regular APS member who demonstrates outstanding promise based on his/her research program in feedback, mathematical modeling, and integrative physiology. President Horwitz presented the 2003 Arthur C. Guyton Award in Integrative Physiology to John P. Collister, University of Minnesota.
Collister thanked APS for the award and said that “this is truly such an honor to receive this award named after someone that is such a legacy in science. This award also embodies the spirit of mentorship.” He also thanked his mentors Dr. Grey Fink and Dr. Osborne.
Collister received a $15,000 check for use in his research program, a plaque, and reimbursement of expenses to attend the Experimental Biology meeting.

F. Liaison With Industry Awards
    The Liaison With Industry Awards are given for the best abstract describing a novel disease model. This is the third year this award has been given. Horwitz and Glenn A. Reinhart, chair of the Liaison With Industry Committee, presented the 2003 Liaison With Industry Award to Patrick T. Fueger, Vanderbilt University.
    Fueger thanked the APS and his mentors for the opportunities presented to him.

G. Caroline tum Suden/Frances Hellebrandt Professional Opportunity Awards
    Thirty-six awards were made possible by the bequests of Caroline tum Suden and Frances Hellebrandt, who were long-time members of the Society. Awards are open to graduate students or postdoctoral fellows who present papers at the spring meeting. Recipients receive a $500 check for travel to the Experimental Biology meeting, paid registration, and have access to the FASEB Placement Service. Carol Liedtke, chair of the Women in Physiology Committee, presented the awards.

H. Procter & Gamble Professional Opportunity Awards
    The Procter and Gamble Company, a multinational, technically based consumer products corporation, provides support for the APS Professional Opportunities Awards. The APS sections selected nine pre-doctoral students who are within 12-18 months of receiving a PhD degree and are presenting a paper as first author at the spring meeting. Registration and $500 checks were given to the awardees.

I. Minority Travel Fellowships
    Frank announced that 51 Minority Travel Fellowship awards, funded by NIDDK and NIGMS, were presented to minority students to help them attend the Experimental Biology 2003 meeting.

J. Recognition of Outgoing Section Chairs
Thomas E. Lohmeier, chair of the Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis Section and Jeanne L. Seagard, chair of the Neural Control and Autonomic Regulation Section, complete their terms at the close of this meeting. Horwitz thanked them for their service to their sections and to APS.

K. Recognition of Outgoing Committee Chairs
Horwitz recognized the outgoing committee chairs and thanked them for their service to the APS. The outgoing chairs are Mordecai P. Blaustein, chair of the Finance Committee, Hannah V. Carey, chair of the Committee on Committees, and Allen W. Cowley, Jr., chair of the Long-Range Planning Committee.


President Barbara Horwitz presents a plaque to Hannah V. Carey, outgoing chair of the Committee on Committees.		President Barbara Horwitz presents a plaque to Allen W. Cowley, Jr., outgoing chair of the Long-Range Planning Committee.

L. Recognition of Outgoing Councillors
Councillors Douglas Eaton and Steven Hebert will complete their terms at the close of this meeting. Horwitz expressed her pleasure at having had the opportunity to serve on Council with them and recognized their dedication and guidance to the Society.

M. New Business
Horwitz introduced Shu Chien, chair of the National Organizing Committee for the IUPS 2005 Congress. Chien briefly discussed the upcoming IUPS 2005 Congress. It will be the 35th Congress, and will begin on Thursday, March 31, 2005, in San Diego, CA. The program for the Congress is being prepared by the International Science Program Committee, the United States Program Committee, and the APS Joint Program Committee. Additional details can be located at http://www.IUPS2005.org. He asked that the membership submit ideas for symposia through this web site. It is not necessary to identify all the speakers at this time when submitting a symposia proposal. Chien said that the key to the success of this Congress will be through the programming. He went on to guarantee that the program will be perfect, even if the weather is not.

VII. Passing of the Gavel

Incoming APS President John Williams

    Horwitz then passed the gavel over to John Williams, University of Michigan, the incoming President of the American Physiological Society.
    Williams thanked Barbara for the past year of dedicated service to the APS. He said that she “kept everyone in line and kept the ship sailing straight.” He also said he had learned a lot from both Barbara Horwitz and John Hall.
    There being no new business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm.


President Barbara Horwitz presents a plaque to Celia Sladek, outgoing chair of the Section Advisory Committee.		APS President Barbara Horwitz and David Randall present the Randall Award to Linda MacDonald Glenn.


President Barbara Horwitz presents a plaque to Steven Hebert, outgoing APS councillor.		APS President Barbara Horwitz presents a plaque to outgoing Councillor Douglas Eaton.


Paul Kubes, University of Calgary Medical Center, accepts the Henry Pickering Bowditch Award from incoming President-elect D. Neil Granger.		President Barbara Horwitz presents the Walter B. Cannon Lecture Award to Shu Chien, University of California, San Diego.