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Past Presidents Committee Chair

Ellen C. Perrin, MD (term expires 2012) Tufts-Medical Center Email: eperrin@tuftsmedicalcenter.org

A special luncheon to honor the past presidents of the Society during our 25th anniversary was held on the last day of the 2007 annual meeting and was attended by over half of the past presidents (see picture in the 2007 Meeting highlights). As a result of the meeting, the group decided that they would like to form a Past Presidents Committee; Ellen C Perrin will be the new Chair to coordinate the group's activities and to provide input to the Executive Council.

The goals of the group include:

1. Assist with maintaining and recording the institutional memory of the Society, including the history of its founding. Robin Hansen is leading this effort.
   
2. Serve as consultants to the Board of Directors, Officers, and Program Committee.
   
3. Play a role in the Annual Meeting such as reviewing abstracts, moderating sessions or helping to plan a special session.
4. Assist with fundraising for the Society in general, and in particular for the Research Award.
5. Serve as mentors for Fellows and Junior members of the Society, in particular regarding career planning and advancement (e.g., promotions, tenure decisions, and taking on administrative responsibilities).
6. Present a workshop on advocacy and/or academic leadership.

Dr. Ellen Perrin has served as Chair of the Committee since its formation. Several past presidents will serve as moderators of plenary sessions and room monitors at the 2011 meeting, as well as participating in other activities at the meeting. The Group will meet during the SDBP Annual Meeting to review its goals and to elect a new Chair.