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2008 AIC Council Positions

General inquiries Ms. Annette Bethke, University of Minnesota
Looking for something or someone? Need information? Annette is your first resource, please click on the General inquiries at the right
Conference chair Dr. Jerold Woodward, University of Kentucky
Heads this year's meeting, sets agenda, leads Council meetings, contacts speakers and coordinate symposia.
Secretary Dr. Bonnie Dittel, BloodCenter of Wisconsin
Last year's Workshop chair; next year's Conference chair.
Workshop chair Dr. Randy Sacco, Iowa State University
Calls for abstracts, coordinates workshops and workshop chairs, responsible for the annual Program booklet.
Liaisons to Sponsors Dr. Beth Garvy, University of Kentucky
AIC contacts with sponsors, coordinates the special needs of sponsors whose support is crucial for the continued success of the meeting.
Liaison to Academia Dr. Mary Pauza, Southern Illinois University
Academic departments and individuals work together with the Liaison to Academia to provide vital support to our annual meeting.
Liaison to Exhibitors Dr. E. Charles Snow, University of Kentucky

AIC contact with exhibitors, coordinates the special needs of exhibitors whose sponsorship is important to the meeting.
Treasurer Dr. Paul Stein, Northwestern University
Responsible for receipt of donations and registration fees, oversees meeting registration, pays meeting-associated expenses.
Conference cohosts Dr. John Hackett, Abbott Laboratories
Dr. Carl Waltenbaugh, Northwestern University
Responsible for the arranging meeting rooms, receptions, audiovisual, coffee breaks, etc.
Diversity Dr. Rafael Fernandez-Botran, University of Louisville
Coordinates Diversity outreach functions for the Autumn Immunology Conference.
Undergraduate program Dr. Sandra Burnett, Brigham Young University
Coordinates the participation of undergraduate students in the Autumn Immunology Conference
Advisor Dr. David Lubaroff, University of Iowa
By virtue of his/her longtime association with the Autumn Immunology Conference, provides advice to the Council
Councilor Dr. Anne Sperling, University of Chicago
Chaired the previous year's meeting and serves as a resource for fellow Council members.
Webmaster Dr. Jerry Woodward, University of Kentucky
Responsible for all things URL for the Autumn Immunology Conference.