Special Interest Groups Overview

Forming a new SIG

Do you have an idea for a special interest group? Below are steps regarding how you can go from idea to the formation of your working group.
Proposals need not be longer than 1-2 pages, and should cover these areas:

• Step 1: Identify the area of focus for your group
• Step 2: Outline the main objectives
• Step 3: Demonstrate the level of interest in the area by including details of prospective members
• Step 4: Outline some of the roles and responsibilities of members
• Step 5: Write briefly about projected time frame, for example, what you hope to accomplish within the first year. This is just to provide some idea of the group’s aspirations
• Step 6: Outline how the group will share and disseminate information about activities and outputs
• Step 7: Submit to the GLEPHA Secretary for consideration and comments by the Board at: info@glepha.com