History and official status

The creation of Montrea ACM SIGGRAPH was initiated by ACM Québec, the Quebec chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH's parent organization, in the spring of 2001. An initial web site was first published in the summer of 2001. Monthly presentations began taking place starting in September 2001, with attendance levels have ranging from 100 to 600 people since that time.

In December 2001, the Founding Committee drafted the organization's charter, and in February a request for official recognition as a local chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH was formally submitted. Approval is expected this spring, at which time our first annual General Meeting will take place.

Annual General Meeting

The 2002 Annual General Meeting will be the official opening of Montreal ACM SIGGRAPH. This will consist of:

• presentation of the organization, its goals and its role in the Montreal computer graphics and interactive techniques community.
• review of the activities of the 2001-2002 season and presentation of the chapter's Annual Report.
• vote on the members of the Board of Directors and of the Programming Committee.
• outline of plans for the 2002-2003 season.

A social hour will follow to celebrate the establishment of the organization.