Efforts to sponsor an education course similar to those currently provided by commercial ventures are underway. Site selection for the 1999 annual meeting was discussed. Paul, Charleston, South Carolina and Boston, MA were suggested as possible sites, but formal proposals will need to be submitted. If members are interested in hosting the 1999 annual meeting the should contact Dr. Billington. A Continuing Medical Education Course in the fall of 1998 has not been planned.
Council requests that members interested in hosting a course submit a proposal in the near future.
Dr. Pi-Sunyer will begin the transfer of the editorial office of Obesity Research from Baton Rouge to New York in July, 1997. It will also list events such as the upcoming meetings . These endorsement requests will be reviewed by either the Education or Public Affairs Committee, and if felt to be appropriate, will be reviewed and approved by Council. This proposal will be voted on by the membership this year. Proposed changes to the membership categories in light of the concerns of the Clinical Affairs Committee were discussed.