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President Charlotte Eberlein called
the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.; approximately 70 members attended.
Out-going Board
members were recognized and thanked for their service to the society: Mike
Chandler, Past President; Anne L??e, Director of Publications; Phil Banks,
Member-at-large; Bill Curran, NEWSS representative; Donn Thill, WSWS
representative, Alison Fox, APMS representative.
Minutes ?It was moved (Laura
Whatley), seconded (Donn Thill), and unanimously approved to accept the minutes
as previously posted on the web site.
Finance ? Treasurer Carol
Mallory-Smith reported that the increase in registration and membership fees to
cover rising operating costs and operating expenses was successful; WSSA is now
operating in the black on an annual basis. At the end of the fiscal year
(November 30, 2001), cash on hand was $118,997.61and general fund investments
had a value of $978,260.70. The Endowment fund balance was $251,413.73 at fiscal
year end, making WSSA?s 2001 total assets $1,348,672.04. Despite the volatile
market, investments in both the general and Endowment fund generated return.
Endowment ? Tracy Klingamon reported
that the Endowment fund generated approximately $17,000 in interest during the
last fiscal year. Phil Banks noted that WSSA is not spending all the accumulated
interest on the Endowment; he wondered if Endowment had considered spending more
of the money to support WSSA activities. Klingamon noted that the committee is
discussing ideas with other societies, but do not have a recommendation yet. The
committee is looking at additional ways to donate to the Endowment other than
cash; land and stocks are just two possibilities.
Sustaining Membership ? Wynn John
reported that 34 sustaining members supported WSSA with dues totaling $24,000 in
2001. This is a decrease from 41 sustaining members with combined dues of
$36,000 in 2000.
Director of Publications ? Mike Foley, the new Director of Publications,
announced two retirements: Larry Foy as Editor of Weed Technology and
Anne L??e as WSSA Director of Publications. John Wilcut will assume Foy?s
prior duties.
Average time for
publishing articles in our journals is now about 30 weeks, and reviewing
manuscripts is going smoothly. WSSA is examining web-based submission and
tracking, which should result in faster publication. On-line journal access will
be offered during 2002.
WSSA
Abstracts has been redesigned so it?s less expensive to print and is easier
to read. $15,500 has been pre-paid for the new Herbicide Handbook, which
is planned for June publication.
The Publications
Board is considering partnering on a computer-based weed identification project.
In the coming year, three positions will need to be filled: editor of Weed
Science, editor of WSSA Abstracts, and Herbicide Handbook
editor.
The proposed
mission statement for both WSSA journals was distributed:
The Weed Science Society of America publishes
original research and scholarship in the form of peer-reviewed articles in two
international journals. Weed Science is focused on understanding ?why? phenomena
occur. As such, it focuses on fundamental research directly related to all
aspects of weed science, including invasive plant species. Weed Technology
focuses on understanding ?how? weeds are managed. As such, it is focused on more
applied aspects concerning the management of weeds and invasive
species.
In
Weed Science, add this after the Mission Statement: Topics for Weed Science include the biology and
ecology of weeds and invasive species in agricultural, forestry, aquatic, turf,
recreational, rights-of-ways, and other settings; genetics of weeds and
herbicide resistance; chemistry, biochemistry, physiology and molecular action
of herbicides and plant growth regulators used to manage undesirable vegetation
and herbicide resistance; ecology of cropping and non-cropping systems as it
relates to weed management; biological and ecological aspects of weed
control tools including biological agents, herbicide resistant crops,
etc., effects of weed management on soil, air, and water. Symposia papers and
reviews are accepted. Consult the editor for additional
information.
In Weed Technology, add this after the
Mission Statement: Topics for Weed Technology
include the management of weeds and invasive plant species in agricultural,
forestry, aquatic, turf, recreational, rights-of-ways and other settings;
design, efficacy, and impact of weed control tools and technology for integrated
weed management; scholarship in education, extension, and outreach methods and
resources; technology and product reports; consulting; regulatory affairs.
Symposia papers and reviews are accepted. Consult the editor for additional
information.
Director of Science Policy/Washington Liaison
Committee ? Rich Bonano reported
that the Director of Science Policy has been concerned primarily with regulatory
issues during the last year. Priorities for 2002 include research funding,
invasive weeds, and procuring a USDA/ARS job classification for weed
scientists.
2002 Program Committee ? Brad Majek
reported that the change to exclusively using LCD projectors for oral
presentations was successful. The change required that Section Chairs supply
both LCD projectors and lap top computers. He noted that instructions for the
2003 meeting should include a prohibition on zip files and CDRW
disks.
2003 Program Committee/Local
Arrangements ? Al Hamill, Program
Committee Chair, announced that Joan Dusky has agreed to chair the local
arrangements committee. The Jacksonville, Florida Adam?s Mark Hotel will host
the meeting. Dusky noted the opportunity for field tours on aquatic weed
problems and invasive plans in conjunction with the meeting.
2005 Site Selection ? Dick Oliver
noted that the Sheraton Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii, would host the annual
meeting in 2005. Dates for the meeting are February 7 through
10.
50th Anniversary
Committee ? Dick Oliver indicated that the
Northeastern United States would be the site for the 50th anniversary meeting (2006).
New York and Boston are being considered, as well as a possible joint meeting
with the Northeast Weed Science Society.
Nominating
Committee ? Oliver reported results of the
election for Board member replacements: Donn Thill, vice president; Jim Kells,
member-at-large; Laura Whatley, secretary.
Graduate Student
Committee ? Anne L??e reported that the
graduate student town hall meeting and social went well; approximately 80
students attended. L??e, Phil Banks, Don Moroshita, and Tony DiTomaso planned
the event.
Joint WSSA-ESA
Conference ? Nelroy Jackson announced that
WSSA and the ESA (Ecological Society of America) will be spearheading a
conference in November , 2003: ?Invasive Plants in Natural and Managed System:
Linking Science and Managements? Jackson will co-chair the event, along with
Carla D?Antonio of ESA. The three-day meeting will include symposia, workshops,
and poster discussion sessions; the site has yet to be
selected.
IWSS Meetnig, 2004 ? Steve Duke urged members to
consider attending the 2004 IWSS (International Weed Science Society) meeting in
Durban, South Africa. He also noted other meetings of interest: IUPAC Crop
Protection Section in Basel, Switzerland; 15 th International Plant
Protection Conference in Beijing, China (July, 2003). Joe O?Neal mentioned an
Integrated Pest Management meeting in Canberra, New South Wales, Australia
scheduled for May 2003.
Necrology - Eric Prostko reported that
six weed scientists passed away since the 2001 annual meeting. A moment of
silence was observed to honor the memory and accomplishments of Larry E. Coombs,
R. Gordon Harvey, Allan R. Isensee, William D. Lambert, Walt Mitchell and Marcos
R. Vega. The Necrology Committee recommended that letters of condolence be sent
to surviving family members on behalf of WSSA. A moment of silence was also
observed in respect of the tragic events that occurred on September 11,
2001.
Old
Business-None.
New Business-
President Eberlein passed the gavel to incoming President Brad Majek. Majek then
presented Past-president Eberlein with a plaque to express the Society?s
appreciation for her vision and leadership during the past year.
It was moved
(Clyde Elmore) and seconded (Al Hamill) that the meeting be adjourned. The
motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at approximately 5:45
p.m.
Laura L.
Whatley
Secretary
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