Hello MAC members:  
This is the response I received from Kim Bissell -- she is very supportive,
but we need another group besides MAC who will ask for the panel --

It would probably have to come in as an extra-session request, and you 
would need to get sponsorship from some organization other than CSM and 
MAC so that it isn't just a COD programmed panel.  I totally agree with 
your thoughts here, but I know that it is important to follow the 
procedures in terms of programming sessions. If you could find some 
other group that could make the request, CSM and MAC could still be 
responsible for the organization of the session.  I am taking requests 
now (for the next few weeks) for these extra sessions, so if you want to 
do it, I'd suggest getting something pulled together quickly. 

So can anyone get one of the other groups that they belong to to request
with us?  I know that we can get this done, but we need just one or two
others to make a strong showing.

Let me know who can help,
Jennifer Woodard