Southern

SAPOR is the southern chapter of the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR). The chapter was organized by Charles Powers of the Research Triangle Institute, and was officially accepted by the AAPOR council in January 1978. SAPOR's first conference was held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in November of 1978 and conferences have been held annually since 1986. Approximately one hundred individuals from universities, survey research establishments, and polling organizations are currently involved with SAPOR.

Our annual conference includes a short course, panel and poster sessions, a round table discussion, a reception, a dinner, and a keynote speech. It is held in early October in Raleigh, North Carolina. Starting in 2009, Mid-Year Events featuring a short course, reception, and keynote speech have been held in March in Atlanta, Georgia.

Chapter Website: http://southernassociationforpublicopinionresearch.org/

Officers

President
Kristine Fahrney
RTI International
(919) 485-5531

Vice President
Lauren Cohen
RTI International
(919) 541-7278

Secretary
Stephanie Stolzenberg
RTI International
(919) 541-7245

Treasurer
Jennifer Marks

Conference Chair
Emily Geisen
RTI International
(919) 541-6566

Associate Conference Chair
Kristin Fuller
RTI International
(919) 541-8801

Past President
Kelly Foster
University of Georgia