The Symposium Committee will be responsible for planning and carrying out all aspects of the Symposium. The President will appoint the chairperson. Members of the committee and various subcommittees may be appointed as needed by the chairperson to ensure the scientific program development meets the educational needs, objectives and interests of the membership. The chair also is responsible for ensuring the logistical, hotel/facility meeting services, laboratory program and other meeting requirements are met. The chair will recommend speaker and staff compensation plans to the BOD for approval