Special Sessions and Meeting Announcements
ACCESSIBILITY COMMITTEE
Plan to attend an informational meeting chaired by Liat Ben-Moshe for those interested in or with concerns about the inclusion of people with disabilities in SSSP on Thursday, July 31 from 10:30am – 12:10pm.
OPEN DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTIONS
BEING PROPOSED TO THE SSSP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Plan to attend the public forum of discussion where resolutions can be formally presented for discussion by their sponsor or a designated representative on Thursday, July 31 from 12:30pm – 2:10pm. All Division Chairs should plan to participate in this session or designate a proxy from their division if unable to attend. It is essential that somebody be present who can speak to the substance of the resolution being placed up for discussion. This discussion session will serve in place of the meeting of the Resolutions Committee.
At the annual business meeting, the resolutions will be presented by Vice-President Carrie Yang Costello as a package for approval for action by the membership. If objections are raised to a resolution, that resolution can, by majority vote, be singled out and tabled for further discussion at the subsequent annual meeting.
GRADUATE STUDENT MEETING WITH THE
STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
Student Board Representative Naomi Nichols would like to meet with all graduate students on Thursday, July 31 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm. This will be an excellent opportunity for students to mingle and discuss any issues. The Graduate Student “Happy Hour” is scheduled from 7:30pm – 9:00pm. Complimentary appetizers and drinks will be provided.
8th ANNUAL AIDS FUNDRAISER and the
GRADUATE STUDENT AND NEW MEMBER RECEPTION
Plan to attend this fun event on Thursday, July 31 from 9:00pm – 11:00pm. Graduate students and new members will receive a complimentary ticket with their registration materials, but everyone else is charged $15.
It will be an opportunity to laugh and dance with your fellow SSSP members. 4 Women Only is a comedy tour like none other. Each of the female comics has a very unique and powerful message. Rarely does an audience get an opportunity to see talent that crosses many social, economic, class, and lifestyle genre. The group is a wonderful mix of black, white, hispanic, straight, gay, married, and divorced women whose humor ranges from political, urban, family, queer, and inspirational humor. Comics are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.
After the comedy act, you will be able to dance to oldies, disco, hiphop, and country music. There will be a good mix of everything from two step music, slow dances, line dancing music especially from the 70s (Electric Slide and Hustle), and hiphop music heard on R&B stations.
A selection of tasty desserts will be available along with a cash bar. During the evening, there will be a silent and a live auction. You’ll be able to place bids on lots of great stuff.
Proceeds from the AIDS Fundraiser will go to Cambridge Cares About AIDS (CCA). CCA is a non-profit organization that provides service to over 3,000 people in eastern Massachusetts. They provide advocacy, support, education, and prevention services to those people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS who are most impacted by social and economic inequality. For more information, visit http://www.ccaa.org/aboutus.htm.
BUSINESS MEETING – OPEN TO SSSP MEMBERS
Plan to attend the Business Meeting on Friday, August 1 from 9:50am – 11:00am for an update on the status and future of SSSP. There will be an open discussion period following the meeting. The meeting will conclude with the transition of duties from President Nancy A. Naples to incoming President Steven E. Barkan.
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS – OPEN TO SSSP MEMBERS
The Presidential Plenary featuring the formal address of President Nancy A. Naples is scheduled for Friday, August 1 from 11:10am – 12:20pm. All members are invited to this important session. A special reception to honor President Naples and our past presidents is scheduled later in the day.
RECEPTION HONORING OUR PAST PRESIDENTS
and the AWARDS BANQUET
Join us for a catered reception with a cash bar honoring our past presidents on Friday, August 1 from 6:45pm – 7:45pm. The reception is complimentary to all members.
The awards banquet will follow the reception from 8:00pm – 10:00pm. The cost of a banquet ticket is $74. Thanks to the generosity of the University of Connecticut, a ticket will cost each attendee $65.
The dinner buffet will feature Roasted Vegetable Salad; Greek Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Olives and Feta Cheese; Crisp French Rolls with Sweet Butter; Marinated Grilled Chicken, Roasted Corn, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Baby Spinach; Pan Seared Salmon, Lemon Thyme Butter; Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Garlic Herb Cream; Fresh Seasonal Vegetables; Rice Pilaf; Assorted Cakes and Pies; Freshly Brewed Coffee and Tea. A vegan dish will be available for those who request one. A cash bar will be available.
A limited number of tickets will be sold in the registration area. Those with advance reservations will receive their ticket(s) with their name badge.