Special Sessions and Meeting Announcements
WELCOMING RECEPTION – OPEN TO SSSP MEMBERS
All meeting registrants are invited to the Welcoming Reception on Thursday, August 6, and celebrate the opening of the 59th Annual Meeting. This social hour kicks off at 6:00pm and provides opportunities to renew past acquaintances, chat with old friends, and find a newcomer to befriend. New members and first-time meeting attendees are particularly encouraged to come and have fun!
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 Friday, August 7 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 proposed resolutions can be formally presented for discussion by their sponsor or a designated representative on Friday, August 7 from 12:30pm – 2:10pm. To facilitate this process, all proposed resolutions must be made available to Vice-President Cheryl Boudreaux at least two weeks prior to the meeting. 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 Cheryl Boudreaux 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 Representatives Melanie Carlson and Antwan Jones would like to meet with all graduate students on Friday, August 7 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 7:45pm – 8:45pm. Complimentary appetizers and drinks will be provided.
SSSP DIVISION-SPONSORED RECEPTION
The Community Research and Development; Conflict, Social Action, and Change; Crime and Juvenile Delinquency; Disabilities; Educational Problems; Environment and Technology; Family; Health, Health Policy, and Health Services; Institutional Ethnography; Labor Studies; Law and Society; Poverty, Class, and Inequality; Racial and Ethnic Minorities; Sexual Behavior, Politics, and Communities; Sociology and Social Welfare; Sport Sociology; Teaching Social Problems and the Youth, Aging, and the Life Course divisions will be hosting a joint reception on Friday, August 7 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.
MENTAL HEALTH DIVISION RECEPTION
The Mental Health Division will host a reception on Friday, August 7 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
9th ANNUAL AIDS FUNDRAISER
Plan to attend this fun event on Friday, August 7 from 9:00pm – 10:30pm. Graduate students and new members will receive complimentary admission, but everyone else is charged $15.
Music will be provided by Jazz Musician Denise Fraga. 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.
All proceeds will benefit the Asian Pacific Islander Wellness Center whose mission is to educate, support, empower, and advocate for Asian and Pacific Islander communities – particularly those living with or at-risk for, HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit www.apiwellness.org/home.html.
BUSINESS MEETING - OPEN TO SSSP MEMBERS
Plan to attend the Business Meeting on Saturday, August 8 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 Steven E. Barkan to incoming President JoAnn L. Miller.
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS – OPEN TO SSSP MEMBERS
The Presidential Plenary featuring the formal address of President Steven E. Barkan is scheduled for Saturday, August 8 from 11:10am – 12:20pm. All members are invited to this important session.
RECEPTION HONORING DR. THOMAS C. HOOD, SSSP EXECUTIVE OFFICER, 1990-2009
AND THE AWARDS BANQUET
As you probably know, Tom Hood is retiring as Executive Officer after 19 years of wonderful service. At this reception we will honor Tom with some formal and informal remarks and generally recognize his many contributions to SSSP over the years. Plan to attend this important reception on Saturday, August 8 from 6:45pm – 7:45pm.
The awards banquet will follow the reception from 8:00pm – 10:00pm. The cost of a banquet ticket is $80. Thanks to the generosity of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Maine, a ticket will cost each attendee $68.
The buffet will feature Classic Caesar Salad; Roasted Chiogga Beets with Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese; Udon Noodles with Julienne of Cucumber, Roasted Red Peppers and Sesame Soy Dressing; Pan Seared Sea Bass on Lentils with Watercress Sauce; Whole Rosemary Chicken with Fingerling Potatoes; Wild Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil; Artisan Bread Presentation; Flourless Chocolate Cake; Lemon Cake with Berries; Dutch Apple Pie; 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.
DRINKING AND DRUGS DIVISION-JOINT RECEPTION
The Drinking and Drugs Division and the ASA Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco Section will hold its joint reception at the Institute for Scientific Analysis at 390 4th Street on Sunday, August 9, starting at 7:00pm.