Minutes from the Section B Business Meetings

2006 Final Business Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana -- December 13, 2006

Present: Meg Allen, Marianne Alleyne, Carol Anelli, Nacy Beckage, Elizabeth Beckemeyer, Dov Borovsky, FlorenceDunkel, Lambert Kanga, Melody Keena, Walter Leal, Richard Mankin, Omaththage Perera, Maciej Pszczolkowski, Coby Schal, Jeff Shapiro, Kent Shelby, George Yocum,

In the absence of our Chair, David Stanley, Melody Keena called the meeting to order at 3:30 PM. Following Elizabeth Beckemeyer’s suggestion, everyone introduced themselves and Melody welcomed all to the meeting, particularly a new member, Omaththage Perera.  Melody thanked all members who served as judges and moderators and solicited volunteers for next year’s meeting. Melody noted that the minutes from the 2005 meeting had been published on the web and asked if there were any corrections.  None were mentioned.  Kent Shelby moved to accept the minutes and Elizabeth Beckemeyer seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

Reports of Section B Representatives:

Governing Board Representative(Coby Schal)

Coby reported that the Entomology Foundation will help offset the cost of parents’ co-pay for the child care program reported in the Preliminary Business Meeting. This support from the Foundation will make the program free for the membership.

Coby reported that some other sections were also not happy with the restructuring section names.  The other sections are putting forward a motion to change the names.  A member proposed a resolution in support of the proposal to restructure ESA provided that Section B name will be revisited. Initially, Melody entertained naming suggestions and then asked for a vote on the proposed names.  After an in-depth discussion the following resolution was moved, seconded and voted unanimously passed. “Section B endorses the proposal for ESA organizational renewal if the name proposed as Suborganismal Systems is changed to INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY & MOLECULAR SYSTEMS.”

ESA Standing Committees

            ESA Standing Committee on Education & Youth

            Richard Musser was not present so there was no report

            ESA Standing Committee on Ethics

            Justin Schmidt was not present so there was no report

            ESA Standing Committee on Fellows

            Ramaswamy was not present so there was no report

ESA Standing Committees- (At-large/Branch Positions held by Section B members):

ESA Standing Committee on Membership

Marianne Alleyne reported that Section B membership increased from 455 in 2005 to 516 members in good standing. She emphasized that it is important to remind the membership to renew. Marianne indicated that ESA is considering launching a platform for postdocs and graduate students to post their CVs and search for job opportunities something like “CARRERS & PLACEMENT” in apsnet.org. Nancy Beckage suggested that grad students should be informed of this great opportunity for job search.

ESA Standing Committee on Rules

Andy Chen was not present so there was no report

ESA Standing Committee on International Affairs

Florence Dunkel reported the ESA reorganization and creation of an international branch would give the international membership the benefit of electronic voting.

Awards Committeefor Recognition in Insect Physiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology

Peter Dunn was not present so there was no report

Elizabeth Beckmeyer mentioned that we needed more action on this committee and suggested that Melody Keena be authorized to recruit new committee members.

ESA Editorial Boards—(Section B Positions)

Environmental Entomology Editorial Board

George Yocum reported that the contract with Cadmus was extended for 2 years, subscriptions are steady, acceptance rate is at 53% and the time for the first notification has been reduced to 12.4 weeks.

Thomas Say Publications Editorial Board

Bruce Webb was not present so there was no report

Arthropod Management Tests Editorial Board

Kent Shelby was not presentso there was no report

Reports of Section B Committees

Section Awards Canvassing Committee

RichardMankin was not present but there was no report

Section Symposium Committee

Melody Keena reported

The following symposia proposals/suggestions were submitted:

(1) “Frontiers in Vector Molecular Physiology” proposed by Leal and Denlinger

(2) “Influence of Molecular Technology on Invasive Species Program” proposed by Keena and TBA

(3) “G Protein Coupled Receptor: Hormone Signal and Odorant Receptors” proposed by Pietrantonio & Park

(4) “Insect Antiviral Resistance” proposed by Shelby & Hoover

      After asking for suggestions for other topics, additional proposals, and an in-depth discussion, the membership voted in favor of putting forward “Frontiers in Vector Molecular Physiology” as a program symposium. The other proposals were ranked as follows for section symposia: G Protein Coupled Receptor: Hormone Signal and Odorant Receptors, Influence of Molecular Technology on Invasive Species Program, and Insect Antiviral Resistance. If the “Frontiers in Vector Molecular Physiology” symposium does not get selected as a program symposium then it and the top two of the ranked symposia will be our section symposia.

Section B 2005 Nominating Committee

There was no consensus on a nomination for ESA President. Jeff Shapiro moved to let Melody Keena nominate on behalf of Section B, Florence Dunkel seconded and the motion passed.

Marianne Allyene was nominated for section secretary by the Nominating Committe 

Richard Musser was nominated for section secretary by the Nominating Committee

Elizabeth Beckemeyer moved to close nominations, Florence Dunkel seconded and the motion passed.

Nominations and voting results:

Kent Shelby and Jeff Shapiro nominated for Publications Council

            Richard Musser was nominated for Education & Youth by the Nominating Committee

Lambert Kanga was nominated for the ICINN award committee by Nancy Beckage

Brad Vinson was nominated for the ESA Award Committee for the ESA Recognition in Insect Physiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology by CobySchal

Ann Fallon moved to authorize Melody Keena to make selections for committee assignments, Coby Schal seconded, and the motion passed.

Nancy Beckage nominated Florence Dunkel for National Teaching Award; the motion passed by acclamation.

Jeff Shapiro asked that suggestions for Standing Committees be made throughout the year.

Old Business

Melody Keena asked if there was any old business. 

New Business

Because Kate Loudon was not present to receive her plaque in appreciation for her service as last year’s Chair, Coby Schal suggested that the plaque be mailed to her.

Jeff Shapiro moved to thank David Stanley for his service as Chair, Florence Dunkel seconded and the motion passed.

Elizabeth Beckemeyer moved to thank Melody Keena for filling in for the chair for 2 years, Coby Schal seconded heartily and the motion passed.

Nancy Beckage made a compelling plea for section and individual support of the Lynn M. Riddiford Graduate Student Travel Award. She passed out donation pledge forms and mentioned that there was a website for giving. Coby Schal suggested a mailing to the section membership could be helpful.

There was a motion to adjourn at 4:38 pm by Jeff Shapiro, Florence Danklel seconded and the motion passed.