KASEP

KASEP General Meeting Minutes- 3/8/01

The meeting was called to order by President Monty Chappell. He shared that Dean Smith would be joining us at some point, and we would pause the business meeting when he arrived.

A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the minutes from the December meeting as circulated via email and posted on the KASEP web site.

President Chappell circulated copies of the Treasurer's report on behalf of Tim Woods.

12/8/00 Beginning balance $2,640.14 add: 2000 / 01 member dues $255.00 $2,865.14 interest income $19.07 $2,884.21

less: Outstanding new specialist $200.00 $2,684.21 Outstanding associate $200.00 $2,484.21 C. Oran Little Endowment $250.00 $2,234.21

3/8/01 Ending balance $2,234.21

Checking account: $93.88 Savings account: $2,140.33

Expected expenses: Whitaker Award for 2000 & 2001, and expenses for PILD representatives. A motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the Treasurer's report as submitted.

Monty Chappell shared that the group had tentatively planned to take the May meeting to Robinson Forest. Jeff Stringer circulated information about Robinson Forest and potential programs that could be offered for KASEP. Those interested in attending were asked to raise their hands, and 14 people expressed interest in going. Everyone was asked to watch email for more information about the trip.

With the May meeting being held at Robinson Forest, President Chappell shared that the board had discussed an alternate plan for conducting the KASEP elections. A slate of officers and board members will be developed by the Nominating Committee. This slate will be circulated via email to solicit additional nominations from the membership. A paper ballot will then be mailed to each member.

With Dean Smith's arrival, the business meeting temporarily adjourned. The Dean made general comments, and then opened the floor to questions and answers.

Following the session with the Dean, the business meeting continued. President Chappell thanked Bob Fehr, Freddie Higgins and David Niece for setting up the video conference links with Princeton and Quicksand. Additional announcements included: • Mark Eclov will chair the program committee for 2001-2002. Any program ideas should be sent to Mark. • Kim Ragland and Monty Chappell will be working to develop a list of departmental contacts for 2001-2002. If you're interested in serving in this capacity for your department, please talk with either Monty or Kim. • KASEP will also undertake a process to make the association's mission more concise.

With no further business or announcements, the meeting adjourned. Minutes submitted by Kim Henken, KASEP Secretary.