Brief Summary of Minutes of Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting Date and Location: November 11, 2006 Kentucky AES host, University of Kentucky Student Union Building Attending Members: Dr. Robert Houtz Kentucky AES, Dr. Steve Rodermel Iowa AES, Dr. Robert Spreitzer Nebraska AES, Dr. Larry Daley Oregon AES, Dr. Brandon Moore South Carolina AES, Dr. John Cushman Nevada AES, Dr. Glenda Gillaspy Virginia AES, Dr. Jyan-Chyun Jang Ohio AES, Dr. Tom Okita Washington AES, Dr. Archie Portis Illinois ARS, Dr. Steve Rodermel Iowa AES. Attending Guests Interested in NC-1-142 Membership: Dr. Vara Prassas Kanas AES Non-Attending Guests Interested in NC-1142 Membership: Dr. Mary E. Rumpho-Kennedy Maine AES, Donald P. Weeks Nebraska AES, Dr. Martin H. Spalding Iowa AES, Dr. David M. Kramer Washington AES. This year's meeting was called to order by Dr. Robert Houtz, Chair. Participants each gave a 25 min overview of their previous years accomplishments, with questions and comments following each presentation. The talks also included many informal discussions between talks, at breaks, and during lunch. Inclement weather conditions, particularly in the Chicago area delayed the arrival of some members and completely prevented attendance by our AR, Dr. Irwin Goldman. Most discussions addressed the necessity for NC-1142 project renewal, as well as several other needs such as impact statements and the impending retirement of several individuals. Overall the quality of the science was impressive to all participants and generally there was a large amount of enthusiasm for the NC-1142 group. The business meeting was called to order after the talks. The meeting was attended by all members listed and lasted about 90 min. The primary issues were to 1) discuss candidates for incoming membership, 2) appoint new officers, 3) discuss impending retirements and possible replacements, as well as recruitment efforts, and 4) decide on who would assist in the preparation of the renewal request. Several individuals volunteered to contribute according to areas of research according to Objectives. The only new member voted on was Dr. Mary E. Rumpho-Kennedy, who received unanimous support. It was noted that although the NC-1142 members have in the past decided on membership, technically this was in the hands of local administrators. New officers were selected with Dr. Mike Salvucci as vice-chair, Dr. Robert Spreitzer as Chair, and Dr. Glenda Gillaspy as secretary. The group agreed to maintain the current relative meeting date, 2 weekends before Thanksgiving, and keep the meetings on campus. Key discussions at the meeting: These centered on the science outlined in reports from the attending AES/ARS representatives, the visiting candidates for new membership, and mainly concerns about the project renewal request. Assigned responsibilities: As decided by NC-1142 participants, the leadership succession will progress from Dr. Robert Houtz (Kentucky AES), departing Chair of the 2006 meeting, to Dr. Robert Spreitzer (Nebraska AES) incoming Chair and host for the 2007 meeting. Dr. Mike Salvucci will become vice-chair and will host the 2008 meeting. Dr. Glenda Gillaspy will serve as secretary for the 2007 meeting.

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