SSSSWR ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2006

Program Chair: Kathy Sisson, MA; kisson@comcast.net 650-345-5075

Assistant Program Chair: Johanna Jirven-Lipton, BSN, RN, DHS ebba12@hotmail.com

Conference Chair: David S. Hall, PhD: airsafe1@comcast.net 209-474-7421

Assistant Conference Chair: Kathryn Ando, DHS Kathryn.ando@gmail.com

SSSS Executive Director: David Fleming, MS; TheSociety@sexscience.org 610-530-2483

Scientific Review Committee: Carol Cassell, PhD; Linda De Villers, PhD; Janice Epp, PhD; David S. Hall, PhD; Jack Morin, PhD; Eric Rofes, PhD

Continuing Education Committee: Sharon McNeely, PhD; Olga Perez-Stable Cox, MA; Beverly Whipple, RN, PhD; Vern Bullough, RN, PhD; Terrance Murphy, CHES, MS; Jose Nanin, CHES, PhD; Patricia Goodson, PhD; Michael Young, PhD; Brian Zamboni, PhD

SSSS Western Region (WR) Officers: President: Suzanne Frayser, PhD; President-Elect: David S. Hall, PhD; Past-President: Olga Perez-Stable Cox, MA; Secretary: Linda De Villers, PhD; Treasurer: Z. Jerry Kindela, MA; Board Representatives: Carol Cassell, PhD; Kathy Sisson, MA

Registrar: Mandy Peters; mlpeters@sexscience.org; 610-530-2483

Local Arrangements: Linda De Villers, PhD 310-535-9110

Student Coordinator: N. Gayle Charboneau, BA ngcharboneau@aol.com 562-225-0272

Exhibits: Jennifer Musick, MPH jmusick@lbcc.edu 562-938-4793

Audio Visual: Vere Chappell, MBA 310-779-4481

Public Relations: Janice Epp, PhD, Drjanice@aol.com 650-814-5332

Awards: Marty Klein, PhD and Janice Epp, PhD

SSSS Board of Directors: President: Patricia Koch, PhD; President-Elect: Robert Hatfield, PhD; Past-President: Walter Bockting, PhD; Secretary: Charlene Muehlenhard, PhD; Treasurer: Herb Samuels, PhD; Board Representatives: Jeff Parsons, PhD; Jon Knowles; Erika Pluhar, PhD; Sharon McNeely, PhD; Michael Ross, PhD, MPH, MHPEd; Brian Zamboni, PhD; Suzanne G. Frayser, PhD; Carol Cassell, PhD; Kathy Sisson, MA; Eleanor Maticka-Tyndale, PhD; Selma Gonzalez-Serratos

• The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) supports individuals’ pursuit of their professional development through the organization. The Society strives to create an open environment, which is inclusive of diversity in personal and professional background and free from unwanted sexual attention and discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, relationship status, ableness, or age.
• Founded in 1957, The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality is an international organization of professionals dedicated to the advancement of sexual knowledge. The Society publishes The Journal of Sex Research, the Annual Review of Sex Research, Sexual Science: The Society Newsletter, and a public information brochure series titled, "What Sexual Scientists Know About.…" The Society also sponsors programs to reward research excellence and holds an annual meeting and regional conferences to promote interdisciplinary cooperation among researchers, educators, and clinicians.
• SSSS Membership: In addition to voting rights in the Society, participation in regional activities and reduced conference fees, members receive: The Journal of Sex Research, a scientific quarterly; The Annual Review of Sex Research, an annual scientific review featuring reviews across several fields; Sexual Science, an electronic newsletter giving information about the Society and other related activities of interest; and the online membership directory. Discounts on Archives of Sexual Behavior; Journal of the History of Sexuality; Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality; AIDS Education and Prevention; Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality; Sexualities; and Journal of Bisexuality among others, are available.
• Eligibility for Membership: Membership is limited to applicants who have demonstrated an active professional commitment to the advancement of knowledge about sexuality. Applications are reviewed by the Admissions Committee to determine eligibility; additional information may be requested. If an applicant is accepted, membership becomes effective with the payment of dues. Membership is paid on a calendar year basis only.
• Categories of Membership

Member: Must have an advanced degree in one’s area of expertise.

Couple: A reduced-fee category for couples members.

Associate: Must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant academic discipline.

Student: Undergraduate/graduate students must be enrolled in a college or university program in a relevant discipline.

SSSS P.O. Box 416, Allentown, PA 18105-0416, 610-530-2483

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