Commissions and Reports

• IUTOX Commission on Membership and Society Development

IUTOX Commission on Membership and Society Development
Plan for 2001–2004

Members: Y. Kurokawa, I.G. Sipes, K. Rydzynski, H.M. Mehendale, A. Boobis

General Objectives
1. Increase the number of member societies by recruiting toxicological societies considering application for IUTOX membership.
2. Encourage toxicologists to consider establishment of new toxicological societies in countries that do no have such societies
3. Address organizational needs of existing IUTOX members

Specific Objectives for 2001-2004
1. At least 3 existing national toxicological societies as new IUTOX member societies
2. At least 3 new national toxicological societies
3. Good communication with existing IUTOX member societies

General Tasks
1. Communicate with existing national toxicological societies that are not yet IUTOX members
2. Communicate with toxicologists in countries considering establishment of new national toxicological societies
3. Communicate with existing IUTOX members

Specific Tasks for 2001-2004
1. Identify at least 3 national societies that are interested in becoming IUTOX members and assist them in this respect
2. Review applications for IUTOX membership
3. Identify toxicologists in at least 3 countries considering establishment of new national toxicological societies
4. Contact existing IUTOX members at least one time per year in order to address any organizational needs they may have