1. E uropean X -ray S pectrometry A ssociation

2. Main objective of the society: to promote innovation and cooperation of X-ray spectroscopists and analysts within Europe -supporting the European X-Ray Spectrometry (EXRS) conferences -searching for financial support to enhance the participation of talented young scientists -supporting innovation and cooperation with the manufacturers of X-ray devices

3. Additional activities: Improving the interface between the academic and industrial sector Promoting X-ray spectrometry courses in European university curricula Providing high quality training Co-organizing summer schools and dedicated workshops on novel and emerging X-ray spectrometry topics

4. Types of membership Individual (reduced for students) Institutional member Supporting member Member benefits -participation at workshops and summer schools with reduced registration fee and priority for admission -organization of courses and workshops together with EXSA -participation at the general assembly with voting rights

5. Activity plan for 1 st year -Establishing the home page www.exsa.hu -Initial fund raising -EXSA/EXRS Workshop in summer 2005 Application for membership Forms can be downloaded from the home page Executive committee S. Török, R. van Grieken, L. Carvalho and B. Beckhoff ( first term from 2004 July to 2006 July )