New members assume their official duties at the end of the second meeting.
This is also when final committee assignments are made and the committees meet to set goals for the coming year. New members should also try to attend to the orientation session on Saturday, before the welcome reception. Orientation Sessions New Council members are given an orientation to Council procedures and policies. The Chair of Section Council provides an overview of Council activities and procedures, distributes the Chair's Manual, and talks about other resources available to help chairs with their work.