Minutes from the Section F Business Meetings

The meeting was called to order at 3:35 PM by Chair Jim Reinert.

Old business: 

Committee Reports

Membership – David Riley: 

A written report, prepared by David Riley, was presented by Matt Carroll.  The document included quotes and data from Paula Lettice’s membership report to the Society.  ESA membership as of October is at 5,730, up by 191 over last year at this time, and at 111% of the 2005 target.  One factor in the apparent growth is that we have 841 new or returning members that had not been members during previous 2 years.  At the end of 2004, Section F membership was at 84% of what it had been in 2001.  However, our Section’s membership is on an upward trend.  As of October 2005, it was at 105% of the Section F total for 2004.

Governing Board Report - Shripat Kamble, Sec. F Representative: 

Several presentations, both oral and poster, were made during this year’s annual meeting to outline the ESA restructuring proposal.  Several responses have been submitted regarding the restructuring issue, and suggestions in those responses are about 2:1 in favor of the current proposal.  The Governing Board passed a motion to proceed with restructuring.  The proposal will be approached cautiously. 

The Board also discussed the International Congress of Entomology (ICE).  San Diego, CA has been suggested as the site of the 2012 ICE meeting.  John Trumble and colleagues have been doing a lot of preliminary work to possibly put forth a bid in 2008 for the 2012 meeting.  The preferred date would be in July, which would be five months away from the 2012 ESA annual meeting date.  The intent is to minimize impacts on the subsequent ESA meeting.  Hawaii was also considered, but San Diego may be more practical for ESA members.  Feedback from the membership regarding this issue is encouraged. 

The 2006 ESA budget has been passed.  We are at a deficit of about $18,000; however, this is not uncommon at this time of year, and is very likely to zero out at the end of the cycle. 

ESA member Marlin Rice is going to run for the office of vice-president.  His candidacy is being supported by Section E.  Shripat proposed that Section F also consider supporting Marlin for this office.  Chair Reinert polled the group, and unanimous support for Marlin Rice as ESA’s next vice-president-elect was indicated by a showing of hands.

Comments from Scott Hutchins regarding ESA restructuring:  approval of the proposal does not mean that restructuring will begin immediately.  The motion that was passed by the Governing Board was to go forward with further planning of the restructuring process.  An article pertaining to the restructuring plan is targeted for publication in American Entomologist.  Information may also be communicated via the ESA Newsletter and on the website. 

SubSection Fa Report – Jeffrey Hahn: 

Jeff reminded the group to consider volunteering as moderators and judges for the 2006 meeting, and sent a sign-up sheet around the room.  The subsection Fa minutes were presented to the group by Jeffrey Hahn.  Grayson Brown reminded potential volunteer moderators of the importance for attending training sessions at the next meeting to ensure its success.

Section Fa Preliminary Business Mtg. Minutes:  Chair Clinton Pilcher called the meeting to order.  Old business:  The 2004 minutes were accepted as published.  It was announced that Thomas Eickhoff was the recipient of the “Kenneth and Barbara Starks Plant Resistance to Insects Graduate Student Research Award”.

The group was informed that the International Plant Resistance to Insects meeting would be held at Purdue University April 9-12, 2006, and that Richard Shukle (Purdue Univ.) was a contact person for the meeting.  Steve Clement initiated some discussion regarding the proposed restructuring of ESA.  New business:  Timothy Nowatski was elected as Section Fa Secretary for 2006.  No nominations were put forward for Section F Secretary.  No symposium topics were proposed as of this meeting.

    SubSection Fb Report - Chair: Michael E. Scharf - mescharf@ifas.ufl.edu:

Old business: Chair Scharf called the meeting to order.  The 2004 minutes were accepted.  The group discussed the ESA restructuring proposal.  Subsection Fb is generally in acceptance of the restructuring, provided current levels of representation for the various groups is maintained.  There is interest in inviting more involvement from members of the private pest control industry.  New business:  John Klotz was elected as Subsection Fb Secretary.  Gene White was put forth as a nominee for Section F Secretary.

Chair Reinert reminded Section F members to consider volunteering to help with next year’s meeting in Indianapolis.  Also, three slots are available for Section F symposia.  Members are urged to consider submitting proposals.  Please complete Annual Meeting Evaluation Forms and leave them at the meeting to help the Program Committee to plan for next year’s meeting.  Consider nominate fellow scientists for ESA Awards. 

Jeff Hahn nominated Bill Hutchison as 2006 Secretary-Elect.

Grayson Brown moved that nominations cease and the names of Bill Hutchison and Gene White, Subsection Fb nominee, be put forth as our nominees for 2006 Section F Secretary-Elect.  Seconded by Mike Merchant, and motion passed unanimously.

Chair Reinert turned meeting over to in-coming Section F Chair Jeff Hahn who reminded the group to consider volunteering their time for the 2006 meeting.  Jeff thanked Chair Reinert for his efforts, which were acknowledged with applause.

Governing Board Representative Shripat Kamble presented Chair Reinert with a plaque in appreciation for his service to ESA as 2005 Section F Chair.

In-coming Chair Hahn declared the meeting adjourned at 4:10 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark A. Boetel

2005 Section F. Secretary