PSi FAQ
How does one become a member of PSi?
When you register for the annual PSi conference, you automatically become a member. Membership lasts for a calendar year and can be renewed at each year’s conference.
What are the benefits of membership?
See the website for details.
How is PSi run?
PSi is run by a Board of Directors, some of whom are also Officers (such as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-president etc.) while others are Committee Chairs (International, Graduate Students etc). Directors hold office for 2-4 years. When positions on the Board fall vacant, nominations are invited from the membership, which are then voted on by the Board. This and other procedures are set out in the Bylaws of the organization. See the website for a list of current Board members.
How is PSi funded?
The costs of running the organization are met through fundraising, donations, and a percentage of the annual conference fees.
What is the relationship between the organization and its conference?
PSi undertakes a range of activities in publishing and promotion of the field, but the annual conference is by far the most significant feature of PSi. Anyone interested in staging one can submit a proposal for consideration by the Board. Once accepted, conference organizers work independently, with input from PSi where required.
What are the rights and responsibilities of members?
The following list summarises those Bylaws that relate most directly to members:
• The Annual General Meeting of PSi takes place at the annual conference. A third of all members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
• At any meeting, each member is entitled to one vote, and may request that the vote be conducted by ballot. A simple majority is required for any action to be authorized.
• An action may also be authorized without a meeting, if a majority of all members give their written consent.
• While the Board is authorized to act on behalf of the membership in some areas, actions relating to the dissolution or merger of the organization require the vote of members.
How can I get more involved?
• Attend the AGM!
• Participate in working groups (see conference website for details)
• Attend a committee meeting (see conference website for details)
• Consider hosting a PSi conference
• Look out for opportunities to join the Board
To find out more, please feel free to approach any Board member in person, or to email the Secretary, Gunhild Borggreen <gunhild@hum.ku.dk>
