AOAC OMB Meeting Book 2-10-16

AOAC OMB Meeting

MEMORANDUM 

Date:  

February 10, 2016 

To: 

AOAC INTERNATIONAL Official Methods Board 

From:  

Deborah McKenzie, Staff Liaison – AOAC Official Methods Board 

Subject: 

Item V.b. OMB Awards Update 

McKenzie will provide an update to the OMB on the Awards process.  This year, ERP chairs are being  asked to submit their nominations with justification for Method of the Year as a way to assist the  OMB in making its determination.  Additionally, OMB will be asked to begin looking at potential  options for the Award in Recognition of Technical and Scientific Excellence.  Currently, the Awards  information will run in the ILM and notification will be sent via email blast seeking nominations for  Technical Service Award.    In the meantime, AOAC is gathering assembling the ERPs and Methods eligible for award  consideration. 

RECOMMENDATIONS :   None. 

ENCLOSURES :    OMB Awards Program. 

February 10-11, 2016

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