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Regions Committee

Charge:  The Regions Committee promotes the work of the Academy's regional groups by recommending policies and good practices in administering regional groups; fostering communication between and among regional secretaries and other regional officers; and administering the regional development grants program.

Composition:  Three regionally-elected directors.

Terms of Office:  Three years, non-renewable.

Current Members:

  • Jacqueline Pastis (Chair)
  • Douglas R. McGaughey
  • Brian K. Pennington
  • Deborah Minor (Staff Liaison)

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