The
Northern California chapter of SOT is a dynamic force in the scientific
and networking lives of toxicologists working in northern California.
The chapter hosts several scientific meetings and social gatherings during
the year, including spring and fall scientific meetings, one of which
is usually an all-afternoon seminar and the other a dinner meeting. Our
largest social and networking event occurs during the annual meeting of
SOT.
Details on our meetings are provided on the "Events” page (click
on the button to the left). Chapter officers with their contact information
are listed on the “Officers” page.
Members of the Board of Directors are chosen by the chapter membership
in the early Spring. Board members serve following the Spring meeting
for one or two years. The chapter President automatically moves to a one-year
Councilor position, the President-Elect moves to President, and the Vice
President moves to President-Elect. The Secretary and Treasurer each serve
two-year terms, with terms overlapping by one year to provide continuity
on the Board. Two Councilors likewise serve overlapping, two-year terms.
The Student/Postdoc Liaison serves for two years. With our chapter reactivation
in 2002 following several years of inactivity, the previous structure
and bylaws have been retained, however, some changes will be voted on
in the Spring. Watch for your email ballot from SOT headquarters!
Chapter dues are $20/year for full members on a calendar year basis to coincide with the SOT dues payment schedule. Effective from 2008, NorCal SOT offers free membership to undergraduate/graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. Membership in the national SOT is not required to be a member
of the chapter or to serve as a Councilor. Dues for the Chapter can be
paid through SOT when national membership is renewed, or directly to the
Chapter Treasurer at any time.
SOT has a system for maintaining chapter membership records, which includes
a mechanism for registration of non-national SOT members. The Chapter
also maintains a set of local records, so please notify us of changes
of address and contact information, especially your email address. The
Board of Directors meets bimonthly to plan chapter activities. You are
invited to join us for our board meeting. Please contact the President
if you would like to attend.
Sanjay Chanda, Chapter President
Phone: (650) 358-3312 x112
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