2006 Final Business Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana
Called to order 3:32 pm by Peter; 28 present
Shirley ? -- Presentation about ICE in South Africa. Possible symposium ideas solicited, both by her and Peter. The second announcement will occur in early 2007, including early-bird registration.
Paul Weston read the minutes from the 2005 Final Business meeting. Sun, Dec 18. Called to order Rob Meagher, with 32 in attendance. Announcement of the 2006 meeting. Nominating committee proposed officer nominations. Reports from the Governing Board, committees, editorial boards were given. Peter discussed symposium plans for 2006. New business – appreciation for officers, adjourned 453 pm.
Motion to approve minutes was made by Larry Charlet. Second by Gail Kampmeier. Minutes were approved.
Announcements – Paul Weston: the 2007 meeting will be in San Diego, Dec 9-12, at the Town and Country. The theme will be “Making Connections” so we should prepare symposia that tie into the theme. As always, there is a need for volunteers and moderators. The call for symposia has gone out in three categories – Program, Section, Member. Deadlines are Feb 1 for Program Symposia, and March 6 for Section and Member Symposia. Submitters need to have title, speakers and tentative paper titles by due date. Clarification is needed about availability of PEF funds.
Governing Board Report: Gail Kampmeier – The Executive Committee will work on bylaws in January; GB will then meet late January; the draft bylaws will be posted with a vote in April to accept or reject reorganization. GB requested a straw poll whether Sect C members (those present) would vote for or against renewal. Gail asked show of hands as straw poll. 16 for; 1 no; 9 uncertain; 2 abstained
Attendance at the 2006 meeting – 2010 present. Entomological Foundation will help defray costs of childcare at the 2007 mtg. Next year’s Foundation honoree is Larry Pedigo. GB has solicited bids for digitizing all back issues of journals.
Report from Nominating Committee:
Forgot at prelim business mtg to request nominations for vice-pres elect. Sect B nominated Lynn Riddiford, but she declined. Gail: put out on listserve and speak to colleagues that may be viable candidates. Those should contact Peter Price. Need nominees by spring.
Sect C secretary-elect-elect: Tracy Lesky, Larry Hanks. Call for other nominees?
Standing committees:
Ed & Youth Deidre
Finance – Bill Lamp
Membership -- Sherilyn
Nominations for Editorial Boards:
Thomas Say: John McCreadie
Am Ent – Jay Bancroft
Annals – Saskya Van Nouhuys
Editorial Board Reports given:
American Entomologist - Dan Pavuk:
Annals – Robert Vander Meer (not here)
AMT – Denise Olsen (not here)
Book & Media Reviews: Jon Lundgren
Environmental Entomology: Norm Leppla
JEE: James Throne
JME: Tom Sappington
Thomas Say: Larry Charlet
Pubs Council – Larry C. There is a new editor for Annals, but the name has not been announced yet. A continuing issue is not enough reviewers, reviewers don’t respond or respond slowly.
Rayda: How do people become reviewers?
Alan: Potential editors should add a profile on Cadmus site.
Don Weber: Request that ESA Central send email with process to sign up and update profiles.
Susan Webb: do reviewers get notified when article is published?
Gail: Yes
Susan: ESA should email to let people know how to sign up for that service.
Gail: Could we give CEUs for symposia to increase attendance and membership?
Other Business:
Peter: The resolution for openness of database by APHIS will be presented at the Final Business Meeting (Society, not section). Final duty to give a huge thank-you to all those that help with the meeting. 124 members of Section C were part of running the 2006 meeting.
Passed metaphorical gavel to Chair-elect Paul Weston
Paul – small token of appreciation given to Peter.
Peter expressed his gratitude and how much he has learned about the Society.
Paul adjourned meeting at 4:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert N. Wiedenmann
Secretary, Section C