Opening Plenary Session

Monday, July 27, 2009  Exhibit Hall D

This year the program committee has reintroduced the Plenary Session.  There will be two keynote speakers, and the Session is composed of two parts.  The first part will be hosted by MSA and the keynote speaker will be Tom Pike – The Phoenix Mission: Microscopy on Mars.

Part II will be hosted by MAS and will begin immediately following the morning break at 10:30 am.  Our keynote speaker is Joe Michael – “Microbial Forensics: Microanalysis of the 2001 Anthrax Letter Attacks.”  Please join us to hear about the integral part our own MAS colleagues Joe Michael and Paul Kotula played in this critical case that impacted our country and permanently changed our views on national security.

Note:  The MAS Awards Presentation will take place following the keynote presentation.  This Session will replace our usual Presidential Happenings.  All awards recipients including Society Major Awards, Best Papers of 2008, and the Distinguished Scholar Awards will be presented following the presentation.

MAS Affiliated Regional Societies (ARes) Luncheon

Wednesday, July 29, 2009  Room E24  12:15 – 1:15 pm

If you are the official representative for your ARes please don’t forget to attend the ARes luncheon.  Meet your ARes Director and liaison to MAS Council, your Council officers, and provide you input and vote for next year’s MAS Tour Speakers.  For more details contact ARes Director Paul Hlava.

MAS Business Meeting

Wednesday, July 29, 2009  Room B15A  5:15 – 6:15 pm

Please attend our annual Business Meeting and be updated on our Society activities, finances and future program efforts.  This is your opportunity to give Council your input and feedback on our current efforts.  This year to streamline the Business Meeting agenda, the Secretary’s Report will not be read during the meeting.  It will be made available in advance for review by the membership.  Look for the posting on the website or stop by the MAS Booth.  The Nominations Committee will be presenting a slate of candidates for consideration for the upcoming fall election.  Please Note:  Nominations are also accepted from the general membership at this time.

MAS Sustaining Members Breakfast

Thursday, July 30, 2009  Room E21C

Sustaining Members please attend the Sustaining Members Breakfast on Thursday morning.  Your participation is critical to our success and your generous support is greatly appreciated.  If you have not already met your new MAS Sustaining Members Chair – Lou Ross, this is your opportunity to become acquainted!