Help amend Div. 41's forensic psychology guidelines

Div. 41 (American Psychology-Law Society) has begun revising the "Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists" (SGFP), published in 1991. The SGFP Revision Committee, which convened for the first time in March at the division's annual meeting, seeks suggestions on how to amend the SGFP, which is being modified in accordance with APA's Criteria For Practice Guideline Development and Evaluation (2001).

The revision committee consists of chairman Randy Otto, PhD, Solomon Fulero, JD, PhD, Stephen Golding, PhD, Stuart Greenberg, PhD, and Christina Studebaker, PhD. To add your name to an SGFP electronic discussion list, contact Greenberg at stuartg@u.washington.edu.

To offer specific ideas for SGFP revisions or to share concerns about the current SGFP, send comments to Randy Otto, PhD, FMHI, 13301 N. 30th St., Tampa, FL 33612; fax: 813-974-6411; e-mail: otto@fmhi.usf.edu. For more information on the SGFP revision process and Div. 41, visit the division's Web site at www.unl.edu/ap-ls.

Apply for convention student travel award

Div. 44 (Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues) announces its 2004 Student Travel Award, a $250 award to help a minority lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered psychology graduate student travel to APA's 2004 Annual Convention in Honolulu, July 28-Aug. 1.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a 300-word statement on how attending the convention would further the applicant's career goals, and a letter of support from the student's adviser or major professor.

The application deadline is May 1. Send applications to Arlene Noriega, PhD, Racial & Ethnic Diversity Committee Chair, Div. 44, Stonewall Psychological Associates, 2470 Windy Hill Road, Suite 116, Marietta, GA 30067. Direct questions to Noriega via e-mail at dranor@bellsouth.net.

Gain leadership experience from Div. 31

Div. 31 (State Psychological Association Affairs) has launched a new leadership mentoring program. It helps members with leadership experience on the state level learn more about APA governance and how to enter APA leadership positions.

The program provides a guidebook that describes APA's boards, committees, task forces and the election and appointment process. The mentoring program also connects Div. 31 members with experienced state leaders who can offer guidance on getting involved in APA governance.

For further information, visit the division's Web site at www.apa.org/divisions/div31 or contact program co-chairs Jeffrey E. Barnett, PsyD, at drjbarnett1@comcast.net; Linda Campbell, PhD, at lcampbel@uga.edu; and Tom DeMaio, PhD, at tjd6v@virginia.edu.

Race through Honolulu with the Running Psychologists

Div. 47 (Exercise and Sport) and the Running Psychologists are seeking participants for their annual 5-kilometer race and walk to be held in Kapiolani Park near Waikiki Beach on Saturday, July 31, at 7 a.m. during APA's 2004 Annual Convention in Honolulu, July 28-Aug. 1.

A pre-race pasta dinner will be held July 30 at 6 p.m. for all runners. Registration for the race includes a commemorative T-shirt, end-of-race refreshments, entry into a raffle for books from publishers exhibiting at the convention--and the chance to win a trophy.

The $20 fee for pre-registration is due July 23, and those who pre-register will receive updates on course information via e-mail. Registration is allowed up to the morning of the race for $25. Div. 47 members need only pay $10 at any time, while students can pre-register for $10 and register on-site for $14.

To download an entry form, visit www.psyc.unt.edu/apadiv47/APAraceinfo2004.doc. For more information about the Running Psychologists and this year's race, visit the Div. 47 Web site at www.apa47.org.

--M. GREER