Minutes from the Section D Business Meetings

2003 Preliminary Business Meeting, Cincinnati, Ohio

Dawn Wesson called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Minutes of the 2002 business meeting were approved (Roger Moon motioned, Jerry Hogsette seconded).

Chair Wesson introduced Chair-Elect Jan Conn, Secretary Nancy Hinkle, and Secretary-Elect Roger Moon. 2003 “Highlights of Medical Entomology” was scheduled for presentation by Sally L. Paulson of Virginia Tech University, while Philip E. Kaufman of Cornell University was slated for “Highlights of Veterinary Entomology.”

Paper and poster submissions were similar to the previous year’s, with most presentations assigned to Room 205-207. Session moderators include Elizabeth Dykstra, Jeff Tomberlin, Nancy Hinkle, and Dawn Wesson. Student paper competition will be moderated by Laura Harrington and Doug Norris, with Sandy Allan heading up the judging team composed of Woody Foster and Don Champagne. Posters will be judged by Jim Cilek and Tom Scott, led by head judge Glen Scoles.

Summary of Section D Program

• Highlights of Medical and Veterinary Entomology (Room 205-207, Sally Paulson and Phil Kaufman, 2:50-5:00 PM, Tuesday, October 28, following the 10-minute  papers)

• Numbers of papers and posters are about the same as last year. Most symposia and Section functions are in Room 205-207, although we could not get this room for all things. Times and room assignments for paper and poster sessions:

  • 10-minute papers (n= 25, 2 sessions)—The first session (Elizabeth Dykstra and Jeff Tomberlin [for Erin Watkins] moderators) is on Sunday, 1:00-5:00 PM, Room 205-207. The second session (Nancy Hinkle and Dawn Wesson moderators) is on Tuesday, 1:00-2:36 PM, Room 205-207.

  • Poster Sessions (n= 37)—Monday (DO205-DO212), Tuesday (DO370-DO385), Wednesday (DO596-DO609); Convention Center Hall B (first floor); 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM.

  • Student competition (moderators Laura Harrington and Doug Norris)—Ten-minute papers are on Monday, Room 205-207, 1:12-3:24 PM. The head judge is Sandy Allan. Posters are on Monday also (head judge is Glen Scoles).

• Symposia/Conferences Relevant to Section D

Governing Board Report, Ed Schmidtmann

Schmidtmann reported that due to belt-tightening and outsourcing, ESA has managed to break even. While journal subscriptions are maintaining expected levels, membership is dropping. Advanced meeting reservations are down. In the recently conducted membership survey, respondents expressed their satisfaction with the Governing Board and ESA management. Likewise members rated meetings and journals as satisfactory. The headquarters building is in the process of being sold, with personnel anticipated to move into leased space shortly. A presidential committee on the ESA awards system has revised procedures; the process is now standardized and online. (Conn moved to accept report; Lysyk seconded)

Publications Council Report, Bill Reisen

No repport.

Editorial Board Reports

Journal of Medical Entomology, Roger Moon
Moon reviewed the Cadmus Rapid Review system and expressed appreciation to John Edman for serving as editor-in-chief. The rejection rate is running about 30%.  The software has been revised, so suggestions should be directed to Alan Kahan of ESA headquarters. Seventeen subject editors have been appointed to cover the various areas. Other points: (a) policy on use of acronyms, (b) statement on use of human/animal subjects, (c) inclusion of author, order, and family of non-arthropod fauna.  (Harlan moved to accept; Conn seconded.) (See Appendix)

Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Jan Conn
Conn reported that the current editor-in-chief will be stepping down on February 1. The acceptance rate is about 59%, with five months to acceptance. There are about 10-15 subject editors. (Norris moved to accept; Reisen seconded.)

Environmental Entomology, Sally Paulson
Paulson reported an acceptance rate of 52%, with 17 weeks to acceptance. Reviewers receive a discount on their next paper’s page charges. (Harlan moved to accept; Stafford seconded.)

Journal of Economic Entomology, Tim Lysyk
Lysyk reported that John Trumble is the editor-in-chief. There is an approximate acceptance rate of 70%. The journal will publish review papers. (Moved to accept Dasch; seconded Conn.)

American Entomologist, Jerry Hogsette
Hogsette reported that Gene Kritsky is new editor, with the “What Is It?” section added. Greg Dahlem handles research briefs. (Broce moved to accept; Allan seconded.)

Arthropod Management Tests, Jim Cilek
Cilek reported a decline in submissions, with none from medical-veterinary entomology. The submission deadline is December. A new editor is being sought. (Norris moved to accept; Rutz seconded.) (See Appendix)

Thomas Say Publication, Bruce Eldridge
No report.

Book and Media Reviews
No report.

Committee Reports

Education and Youth, Roxanne Rutledge
No report.

Ethics, George O'Meara
O’Meara reported a symposium to be held on Tuesday concerning federal employees serving in scientific societies. (Conn moved to accept; Cilek seconded.)

Fellows, Ed Cupp
Dawn Wesson reported, on behalf of Ed Cupp, that the committee received 11 nominations and the Governing Board named six, two of whom were from Section D. (Hinkle moved to accept; Harlan seconded.)

Founders' Memorial Award, Marc Klowden
No report.

Systematics Resources, Larry Hribar
No report.

Program Symposia, Jan Conn
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