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TENNESSEE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 25 April 2003
President Karen Kendall-Fite called the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Tennessee Academy of Science (TAS) to order at 7:05 PM CST in the President's Room of the University Center on the campus of Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee, 25 April 2003. Attendees were Past President and Director of Tennessee Junior Academy of Science Jack Rhoton, President-elect and Meeting Coordinator J. Michael Redding, Secretary Sarah H. Swain, Managing Editor M. Gore Ervin, Members-at-large Stephen Wright and Stuart Elston, Director of Electronic Communications James C. Howard, State Science Consultant Linda Jordan, Education Committee Chairperson Cindi Smith-Walters, Publicity Committee Chairperson Mandy Carter-Lowe, Long-range Strategic Planning Committee Chairperson George Murphy, Financial Oversight Committee Chairperson Andrew Sliger, Past Presidents Martin V. Stewart and Steve Murphree, Tennessee Science Teachers Association (TSTA) President Charles Baldwin, TSTA Treasurer Barry Farris, and TSTA Past President Ruth Woodall.
Minutes of the November 2002 Executive Committee meeting had been sent to committee members by Secretary Swain. A motion to approve the minutes passed. Secretary Swain distributed rosters of the 2003 Executive Committee to attendees.
REPORTS FROM OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
President-elect and Meeting Coordinator -- Michael Redding submitted the following report:
"The 2002 Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science on the campus of East Tennessee State University was a most successful event. By my records we had 72 oral and 21 poster presentations. Considering the non-central location of this meeting, we were pleased by the unexpectedly high number of presenters.
"The Executive Committee decided at their meeting in November to pursue a joint meeting in 2003 with the TSTA. To that end several TAS members, including the President (Kendall-Fite), Past-President (Rhoton), Treasurer (Harris), Meeting Coordinator and President-Elect (Redding), and Local Arrangements Member (Murphree) attended a planning session with the TSTA Planning Committee at the Cool Springs Marriott, near Franklin, Tennessee on January 31, 2003. The planning session was productive, yielding several important decisions concerning room allocation, registration procedures, program development and joint publishing and mailing requirements, cost sharing, and topics for plenary sessions and workshops.
"I have obtained a commitment from Dr. Carl Owens, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Tennessee Technological University, to make a plenary presentation on his nationally recognized program for introducing computer technology into the K-12 classroom setting. A full-session symposium/workshop on the teaching of evolutionary biology in high school is being developed to support a request originating with the TSTA Planning Committee."
As TAS Representative for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Section Y, Michael Redding discussed the following report:
"Representing the TAS, I attended the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Denver on February 14-16, 2003. The following comments summarize my activities and information deemed pertinent to the TAS.
"I attended the workshop entitled "Improving Students' Understanding of Health-Related Research Through Inquiry-Based Science Curricula", sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, Office of Education and the BSCS, a non-profit organization dedicated to development of science curriculum. As the title implies, current trends emphasize direct student inquiry as a means for improving science education in K-12 and college curricula. One teaching module. The Brain: Understanding Neurobiology Through the Study of Addiction, was demonstrated. Presenters emphasized that these modules were intended to replace, not supplement, specific units in the curriculum.
"The Section on General Interest in Science and Engineering (Section Y) held its annual business meeting on February 14. Chairperson Elizabeth S. Hafen (retired, MIT) presided. Chair-Elect Susan E. Cozzens (Georgia Tech), assumed the Chair's position on February 18, 2003. Gloria Takahashi, a long-time chairperson of the American Junior Academy of Science, was announced as the newest Member at Large. Four new AAAS Fellows were elected from the Section, including Stephen T. Case, Lynne Friedmann, Elizabeth Ivey, and Leon Jaroff.
"John Safko, Section webmaster, encouraged all to visit the website at http://science.aaas.org/~general. Links to Section sponsored symposia will be listed on the site along with general information.
"I proposed the topic, Philanthropy, Research, and International Health Initiatives, for consideration as a Section Y sponsored symposium at the 2004 AAAS Meeting.
"The National Association of Academies of Science (NAAS) Delegates Workshop was held on February 15 prior to the Business meeting. Past-President Howard Pitkow arranged a presentation by a senior scientist at the United States Geological Survey National Earthquake Center.
"The annual business meeting of NAAS delegates was held on February 15. President Steven Case (Mississippi) presided. Dr. Assad Panah (Pennsylvania) was recognized as the incoming President. Dr. Ed Brogie (Nebraska) was elected as President Elect. Dr. Case gave a detailed accounting of income and expenses associated with the conduct of NAAS business. The annual budget is about $3500. The primary function of the NAAS is the organization of the American Junior Academy of Science (AJAS) meeting. The AJAS has a budget of about $100,000 per annum generated from corporate fundraising and registration fees. Ertle Thompson, one of the founding sponsors of the AJAS and 31 year member of the NAAS announced that this would be his final appearance at the annual meetings."
Michael Redding also reported that 2002 NAAS President Steven Case proposed free electronic compilation of all state journals. Perhaps this would be an option to consider in the future.
Past President -- Jack Rhoton expressed his appreciation to TSTA for their response and cooperation in planning for the joint meeting. He reiterated the importance of partnership with those teachers who prepare our college students. Rhoton also reported on the recent appointment of Teresa Fulcher and James Howard to the Long-range Strategic Planning Committee.
Treasurer -- John Harris was not in attendance due to illness, but submitted the following Treasurer's Report and Budget Recommendations:
CASH BALANCE--JULY 1, 2002 $25,086.38 RECEIPTS Membership Fees 5,670.00 Institutional Fees 4,000.00 Library Subscriptions 2,460.00 Interest Earned, FirstStar Bank 83.38 Dividends Earned, PaineWebber Money Fund 260.65 Contributions 180.00 Annual Meeting Registrations and Meal Fees 3,041.58 Page Charges 900.00 Journal 70.00 TJAS Trust Fund 2,494.97 TOTAL RECEIPTS 19,160.58 TOTAL CASH AVAILABLE 44,246.96 DISBURSEMENTS Journal 3,902.31 Tennessee Junior Academy of Science 10,845.40 Treasurer's Expenses 1,296.32 Travel 498.69 Dues/Fees 100.50 Science Fairs 1,800.00 Annual Meeting Expenses 3,419.39 Collegiate Division 900.00 Security Bond 100.00 Plaques 244.60 Web Site Maintenance 218.45 Auditor's Fee 990.00 AAAS 1,163.67 Publicity Committee 100.53 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 25,579.86 CASH BALANCE--November 11, 2002 18,667.10 Receipts 19,160.58 Disbursements 25,579.86 Cash Decrease -6,419.28 BREAKDOWN OF HOLDINGS US Postal Service, Cookeville, TN 208.12 US Postal Service, Lawrence, KS 429.53 TTU Account 197.47 Checking Account, FirstStar Bank 1,131.83 Savings Account, FirstStar Bank 1,235.17 Money Market Fund, PaineWebber 15,464.98 TAS HOLDINGS--April 25, 2003 18,667.10 TJAS TRUST FUND (Vanguard Star Fund) (9,240.619 shares owned as of 3/31/03) Account Value as of 09/30/02 128,721.82 Disbursements (Dividend Dist.) 12/21/02 2,494.97 Account Value as of 12/31/02 132,602.88 Account Value as of 03/31/03 130,200.32 LIFE MEMBERS TRUST FUND (PaineWebber) Account Value as of 03/31/03 15,000.00 TOTAL VALUE OF HOLDINGS--November 11, 2002 $163,867.42
The Executive Committee passed a motion to accept the Treasurer's report. Treasurer Harris presented the following budget recommended for 2003-2004.
RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR 2003-2004 Projected Income (2003-2004) Membership Dues 7,500.00 Institutional Members 4,000.00 Annual Meeting Fees 4,000.00 Journal Page Charges 3,000.00 Library Subscriptions 2,500.00 Interest/Dividends Earned 750.00 Contributions 150.00 TJAS Trust Fund 4,500.00 TOTAL 26,400.00 Amount Recommended (2003-2004) Secretary 0.00 Treasurer 1,300.00 Junior Academy 12,000.00 Journal 10,000.00 Annual Meeting 4,000.00 Collegiate Division 900.00 Travel 750.00 AAAS Meeting 1,500.00 Audit Fee 1,000.00 Annual Dues/Fees 150.00 Insurance/Security 100.00 Plaques/Awards 200.00 Web Site Maintenance 200.00 Publicity 100.00 Science Fairs (VSP) 3,325.00 TOTAL $35,575.00
Treasurer Harris reported his concern that, due to statewide budget cuts, some institutions may cut their TAS institutional membership. He recommended...
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