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PSM BICOL
Bicol region is composed of 6 provinces, namely, Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon. There are many persons and organizations in Bicol engaged in and interested in advancing the objectives of the PSM hence are eligible for membership but are not given a chance to become member or participate in the activities of the PSM. This was evident during the Cluster II Symposium held in Ateneo de Naga University last February 3, 2007, where more than 220 teachers, health and other microbiology-related professionals, and students attended the said symposium. Such overwhelming attendance is an indication of the interest of the Bicolanos to microbiology. At present, there are 36 old Bicolano members, but during the Cluster II symposium, 56 more were added as new members.
Bicol Region is found at the southern part of Luzon. It is an 8- to
10-hour bus ride from Manila where most of the activities of PSM are
held. This long distance from the NCR is one of the impediments of the
Bicol PSM members to attend the PSM activities.
This number and diversity of interested individuals to the activities
of the PSM and the distance of Bicol to NCR showed a promise for the
creation of the Bicol Chapter of the PSM.
Objectives
Consistent with the objectives of the PSM, a non-stock, non-profit
corporation, the PSM Bicol Chapter aims to:
- promote scientific knowledge in microbiology or related fields among its members in Bicol through workshops, symposia, trainings, reports, and publications;
- stimulate scientific investigations and advancements in the frontiers of microbiology or allied fields;
- contribute to the development of education in microbiology among Bicolanos; and
- help fellow Bicolano members to be recognized and accredited as members in different specialized fields of microbiology.
Activities
The PSM Bicol Chapter sought to conduct the following
activities
- Annual Regional Microbiology Convention (to be held in November or December each year in one of the 6 provinces in Bicol).
- Biennial Regional Microbiology Symposia
- Summer Microbiology Workshops
- Regional Publication
- Monthly/Special meetings of the Regional Board of Directors, as the need arises.
Funds and Dues
Consistent with the “Guidelines on the Philippine Society for
Microbiology, Inc. Regional Chapters” in the Constitution of the PSM,
annual dues of the regional members will be the primary fund of the
regional chapter.
Annual dues will be received in January by the Treasurer and/or by an
authorized PSM board member. Members in arrears for three consecutive
years shall be (dropped from the rolls of the Society after proper
notification.) placed under “inactive” status. Members shall be
reinstated to “active” status upon payment of unpaid dues.
Officers
Consistent with Art. V-Officers of the PSM Constitution, the Bicol
Chapter Board of Directors shall administer the properties and affairs
of the of organization and shall be composed of the executive officers
and representatives of the various divisions and the immediate
president. The executive officers shall be president, a vice-president,
a corresponding secretary, a recording secretary, a treasurer, a
business manager, a press relations officer, an auditor and a liaison
officer.