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Meetings & Travel Grants

Meetings at Conference

  • The new Board of Officers and committees will hold informal meetings during the 30th Conference in Mexico City.
  • The new Board and the Status of Women Committee will also meet for a full day following the Conference on 11 August 2010.
  • No travel grants will be given for these. Those unable to attend will receive the minutes.

Meetings during the Triennium

  • The Board of Officers meets annually for 6-7 days, normally in Geneva in February or March. It also meets immediately prior to the Conference.
  • The Finance Committee meets annually for 3-4 days, normally in Geneva in February or March.
  • The Status of Women Committee and Membership Committee normally meet twice in the triennium for 3-4 days, either twice in Geneva in February or March or once in Geneva and once immediately prior to the Conference. The first meeting will be in 2011.
  • The Resolutions Committee and Hegg Hoffet meet once at the time of the Conference.
  • The Fellowships Committee does not hold a physical meeting, but instead works electronically.
  • Board Members, Assistant Treasurers and Conveners are expected to attend Council and Conference, for which they receive travel grants. Committee Members are encouraged to attend Council and Conference, but only receive a travel grant if their respective committee is officially meeting at the same time.

Travel Grants

  • Travel grants for scheduled meetings during the triennium are paid at the following rates: Committee Members 30% Conveners 50% Board and Assistant Treasurers 90%
  • Grants are based on the costs of the cheapest possible means of transport to the place of the meeting from the home town or place of residence at the time of the meeting, whichever is less expensive. Advantage should be taken of any excursion tickets or other special fares which could apply without causing undue hardship. Visa costs up to 100 CHF will also be reimbursed.
  • Grants are based on full participation in a scheduled meeting. If a person arrives late or departs early, her travel grant will be reduced proportionately.
  • No allowance for accommodation or meals is given, except for the President, whose accommodation is paid.