RCMAR II
Directors Core Conference Call
August 10, 2005, 3 – 4 p.m. EST
Attendees:
Marvella Ford, Jack Goldberg, Rafael Lantigua, Carol Mangione,
Eliseo Pérez-Stable, Sid Stahl, Anita Stewart, Barbara Tilley
Absent:
James Jackson, Peter Lichtenberg, Spero Manson
Chair:
Janet Frank
Approved Minutes
Old Business
I.
Review and approval of outstanding minutes
The outstanding minutes are still not approved. Janet reminded everyone again to please
review the minutes online and email your approval to Pam.
II.
Michigan Media Conference
The purpose of the media conference is to disseminate information. It will be used as a
vehicle to inform the media about RCMAR activities. Detroit will be the pilot site and
will be used as basis to determine what works or what needs to be done differently in the
future. Sid asked that the CC invite NIA Public Information Officer Vicky Cahan to the
conference.
In reviewing the National Press Foundation’s announcement, an error was found in the
wording of the second to the last paragraph, second sentence. It should read, “This small,
interactive training session is limited to...”
III.
2006 Annual Meeting – San Francisco
The CC has received responses from 7 members and 2 are still outstanding. Janet
requested everyone continue to hold the following dates: April 5th, 7th, 24th, and May 1st.
The final date will be provided within the next few weeks so that the Core can move
forward in planning the content of the meeting.
IV.
No External Review
Sid stated that he was not successful in getting funds for the external review of RCMAR.
He stated that it was not a reflection on RCMAR, but that the ’05 monies were already
allocated and used. Although Sid stated that he could not make any promises, he will try
to obtain funding.
Investigator Development Core Issues
Jack stated that they have selected a new group of Native Investigators, and 2 of the 5
have accepted. Janet reminded everyone that as they finalize their candidates, they
should submit an abstract or short description, and biosketch to the CC. Sid agreed and
reiterated that this is an essential step, as it is a new rule that the NIA officers need to
approve all pilot studies. Please send the materials to Pamela Jackson-McCall who will
forward to Sid.
- Barbara stated that MUCS had a new investigator.
- Carol reported that CHIME is working on finalizing two Scholars, and are proposing a
third person.
- Rafael reported that CALME had two investigators there. One has accepted, and one is
still pending.
New Business
I.
Semi-annual report due – October 14
Janet reminded everyone that the semi-annual report due date is October 14, 2005. Those
Centers requiring assistance with their online reporting should submit a requested ahead
of time.
II.
Announcements
GSA 2005
The RCMAR Scholar Follow-Up Survey abstract submitted to GSA by Steve Wallace,
has been accepted as a poster.
Anita reported that one of their scholar’s abstract was accepted as a presentation.
Marvella stated that one of their abstracts had also been accepted
Sid sent information to Pam regarding a new NIA program: F-30 to be added to the
RCMAR website. This program gives the opportunity to MD’s who wish to obtain their
PhD in social behavioral sciences by offering fellowship and/or salary support.
Save the Date:
RCMAR pre-GSA dinner – location TBD – Thursday, November 17
Pamela is working on securing a restaurant for the pre-GSA dinner.
GSA pre-conference workshop – Friday, November 18
This was a reminder for all to add the Pre-Conference Workshop to their calendar –
November 18, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The CC will send marketing materials to
each center so they may distribute to faculty attending the meetings. Janet also
mentioned that the CC was working on the Schedule of Minority Sessions booklet as
well.
Anita mentioned that the Measurement Core would need assistance in planning the preconference workshop. They want to be sure that they present the methods and challenges
that people used, and how they overcame issues. They also want to ensure that the
workshop is ½ qualitative, and ½ quantitative. All agreed to assist with the workshop.
Rafael will not be able to attend the conference or GSA meeting because he will be in
Argentina presenting data to the American Cancer Society. Carol mentioned that she had
a conflict with the conference and will not be able to attend. GSA conflicts with the
Clinical Scholar’s Meeting, and she is one of the directors.
Next Conference Call
Wednesday, September 14, 2005 3-4 EST