Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by the chair, Rich Childers, at 12:30 pm.
The following members and interested people were present: Rich Childers, Don Velasquez, Kelly Toy, Carla Norwood, Kristi Straus, Colleen Burge, Josh Bouma, Nature McGinn, Chad Wheeler, Joth Davis, Russell Rogers, Kurt Johnson, Eric Sparkman, Aimee Christy, Jennifer Whitney, Dan Chaney, David Fyfe, Ron Ralord, Teri King, Tina Blewett, Ken Chew, Adam Brisbois, Mike McHugh, Alan Barton, Don Rathaus, Luis Armienta, Dan Troop, Kelly Little, Jennifer Ferschweiler, Lizzie Nelson, Brent Vadopalas, Mark Camara, Lisa Hillier, Aleta Erickson, Cathy Stanley, Robert Lunny, Kevin Lunny, Craig Dolphin, Brett Dumbauld, Randy Hatch.
Adoption of 2004 agenda
The 2004 agenda was adopted as written.
Adoption of 2003 Minutes
The 2003 minutes were adopted with a correction of adding more names that were not on the sign up sheet who had attended the meeting. Kelly Toy pointed out that only the people who sign the sign up sheet will be added to the minutes.
Treasurer’s Report
Kelly Toy gave a brief summary of the status of both the general account and the Ken Chew Student Endowment Fund.
Old Business
a) Student Participation and Membership:
Nature McGinn encouraged students to participate in National meeting and that there was support available through the National Student Endowment Fund which awards funding for lodging and registration costs. There are also 2 research grants available every year of $1,000.00 each. All information is on NSA website Nov. 22.
b) Fund Raising:
In the past fund raising included selling T-shirts, Student Bar-b-que and auctions. The key to making it work is someone organizing the events. Officers are willing to help the person who organizes the event. Aimee Christy and Carla Norwood volunteered. A suggestion of past donor list would help the person who organizes the auction. A call for items didn’t get much of a response this year. Student bar-b-que for next year was recommended.
c) Web Page Maintenance:
Web page is not very current. We want to solicit some help to get it updated. Website hosting service has given password to edit the web page. Don willing to work with person to do website.
d) Newsletter:
It was suggested that the Newsletter be issued two times a year and see how it works out. Rich will take the lead on finding someone to do it. Joth said it’s key to bug people to submit articles. Don said Joe’s problem was getting articles. Rich suggested posting newsletter on web and mail out hard copies to those who request it. Lizzie Nelson volunteered to get it together. Dan, Russell, Amy, Brett said they would submit articles.
New Business
Joth Davis reported on National Meeting in Hawaii. There were many interesting talks but National lost money. April 10-15 is the next National meeting. Dec. 1 is deadline for papers. Joth highly recommends attending and that there is support for travel.
2005 Planning Meeting: A very important volunteer position are the moderators who solicit presenters for the conference. The following volunteered to moderate the suggested topics for the next meeting:
Crustaceans: Rich Childers
Abalone: Don Rothus
Broodstock Development (Genetics): Joth Davis
Dive Fishery Management : Bob Sizemore
Inter-tidal: Camille Speck and Cathy Stanley
Invasive Species: Russel Rogers
Farm Techniques: Kurt Johnson
The following sessions need moderators:
Urchins and Cucumbers:
Biotoxins/Marine Contaminants:
NSSP/Shellfish Diseases:
Estuaries:
International Transport of Shellfish:
Best Student Paper Award: After discussion among the membership concerning criteria for the Best Student Paper Award, Brent made a motion to have separate awards, one for graduate and one for undergraduate presentations. Joth second the motion. It was also suggested that the judging criteria should be put on the website so students can see how they are judged. Students would also like to get feedback from their presentations.
Election of New Officers: Ken Chew felt that since the current officers had only one year of experience in their positions that all officers should continue another year. Terri King second the motion. All officers accepted to continue their current positions. Rich Childers will continue to be chair, Don Velasquez is vice chair and Kelly Toy is Secretary/Tresurer.
Silent Auction: All agreed that next year’s auction could use some more effort by the membership to solicit auction items. Lisa Hillier and Cathy Stanley volunteered to help next year.
Meeting Adjourned at 3:00 pm
