EFS Executive Committee, June 16th 2002, Hawaii Grand Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus.

1.  Session with Moshe Mock, President, EFS Conference 2002

Moshe Mock reported his regret that the organising Committee had been unable to pursue organising the meeting in Jerusalem as per the initial contract. Some speakers had not been attracted to Cyprus. Four keynote speakers, thirty-two symposium, one hundred and seventy lectures/research presentations were attracted and forty people registered for the pre-symposium.

The majority of participants were from Israel, Italy and the United Kingdom although thirty countries were represented. Twenty-five requests for reduction in the fees had been approved by the local Finance Committee.

Concern was raised that one member of the Executive Committee had been unable to attend for “political reasons” and that another member of the committee had been unable to attend due to difficulties with his health and ongoing care needs.

ORTRA were working with a budget of four hundred people attending. Pfizer (Israel) had donated US$20,000 and Lilly and Bayer had both donated US$10,000 each.

Willy Pasini noted that the International Scientific Committee was not typical for EFS and the Executive were not involved enough throughout the preparation.

It was noted that Sandra Leiblum had insisted on receiving business class flights from the United States. One other keynote speaker had all their expenses paid.

Marc Ganem expressed concern that the President at the meeting had not sent correspondence under his own name personally. Moshe Mock explained that he had signed all written letters himself personally although some email had come from the organising team.

There was a consensus agreement that all of the European Executive committee should lead a symposium at EFS.

2.  Main meeting commenced

The President delivered his speech. He commented that too many tasks had fallen on the role of the President and that with the new millennium, perhaps a new name of Sexual Health be used for the Society. It was agreed that secretarial help was necessary for the Committee and that better communication between members should be using email. However, it was not agreed to change the name of the Society. Other issues regarding communication including updating of the Directory, and this being sent to Member organisations once a year, were agreed as was the proposal to send a newsletter three times a year.

3.  Improvement of image of EFS

An attractive logo was suggested as a possibility by the organising team for 2004. It was also decided that we should have our own dedicated website.

4.  The teaching of sexology

Proposals were put forward for a European Certification in Sexology.

5.  Enhance Research

Proposals were put forward for a European databank of sexual epidemiology. It was also proposed that a census of the different teaching programmes in Europe be set up. Dr. Porto also proposed projects on databank of sexual physiology, gathering information of teaching institutions in sexology and the publication for code of ethics originally worked on by the United Kingdom team for the website.

6.  Revision of the statutes

A number of propositions were forwarded to the Executive. These were worked on and Dr. Porto agreed that subject to revision at the annual General Assembly, that these would be incorporated into the new text.

7.  Financial Report

The current balance of the 1st May 2002 was reported at €8120 (FF53266). The financial report was accepted. It was decided that more detailed budgets were required in the future.

It was decided that transactions over €1000 needed the signature of both the Treasurer and the President. It was decided that an international bank account, with facilities in all of the European countries if possible, should be established. Access to this by both the Treasurer and President would be possible. The acceptance of deposits would be based in the city/country of the President. However, the use of an international bank such as HSBC, Morgan Stanley or Credit Suisse would allow the account to remain active when the role of President changed.

A proposal to use a professional Conference Organiser in accordance with a contract established with WAS, was tabled. It was decided to await a decision by the WAS Advisory Committee after the Cuba meeting.

The logistical support in the long term from the pharmaceutical industry was discussed and generally supported. This may require that the bank account be more clearly stated as under the direction of the President in that host country.

Rules for the next organisers of meetings were tabled.

8.  Election of new Executive Committee Members

The candidates for election to the Executive Committee were tabled. Three new candidates, Chiara Simonelli, Mireille Bonierbale and *Ondrej Trojan were accepted. *Gilbert Tordjman resigned from the Committee

9. EFS 2006

Applications for EFS 2006 have now been received from Marc Ganem for Cannes, Piet Nijs for Leuven and Antonio Palha for Porto. It was decided that a full dossier must be submitted one month before the next meeting of the Executive Committee in 2004.

10. New Members

Four new members to the Federation were accepted. ASCLIF, FIAS, VVS, AISPA.

11. Member Societies

Dr. Porto proposed the advantages to member societies of EFS. In exchange for their subscription fees the following would be provided:

1.  The possibility of citing the EFS membership on the letterhead

2.  Patronage of the EFS

3.  Participation of members of the EC as keynote speakers

4.  A newsletter three times a year

5.  A Journal, Sexologies “the organ of the EFS”which allows members to publish their papers, have subscription at reduced rate and receive advance information on EFS meetings.

6.  Advise each country on a European standard of excellence for the training of professionals

7.  Make a stand when human sexual rights are not respected

12. New Team Members

Dr Porto then proposed suggestions for the new team subject to confirmation at the General Assembly including Antonio Palha as the Vice-President, Kevan Wylie as the General Secretary/Treasurer, etc. (see Executive Meeting notes 18th June).

13. Any Other Business

It was agreed that at the next Congress a half-day meeting in advance of the main Conference meeting must take place. It was suggested that members meet for lunch at 1.00 p.m. followed by a four hour meeting.