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In addition to these awards, 21 graduate oral papers will be judged this year.
Don Barr moved that two awards of $100 be given the two best oral papers presented
by graduate students. The motion was seconded and passed.
Sandra Anagnostakis moved that an award be given for the best poster
presentation by a graduate student and that the award be equal to that
given each of the oral papers. This award wi 11 begin at the 1985 meeting.
The motion was seconded and passed.
Because there are problems with the requirements for some of the awards,
Martha Christensen moved that the awards committee, in consultation, at
their discretion, with the officers of the MSA draw up guidelines for their
various awards for presentation to the Council at the next Council meeting.
The motion was seconded and passed.
Discussion of the plans for the 1985 meeting, August 11-15, at the University
of Florida, Gainesvi lle, followed. Henry Aldrich indicated that the planning
process is underway. Harry Thiers suggested a 2-day foray rather than the
present 1-day session. Martha Christensen suggested a workshop be arranged
for Sunday, for those who are present on Sunday but not involved in Council
activities. Henry indicafed that he (and sidekick Kimbrough) wi 11 attempt
to arrange a FridayISaturday foray and also look into the possibility of an
informal workshop or discussion groups for those who have been on the foray
but have no Sunday commitments. There is also the possibility of a half-day
field trip on Sunday for those who desire one.
Concerning the 1986 meeting, Bud Uecker moved that the MSA meet with AIBS
at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, August 10-14, 1986. The
motion was seconded and passed. Along the same lines, Martha Christensen
suggested that we look into more frequent meetings with groups other than
AIBS (e.g., Phytopath. Soc., Botanical Soc., Ecological Soc., etc. ). This
possibility will be studied.
The secretary then reported on business transacted by mai 1. This i ncl uded:
1) requesting sentiment on participation in the Association of Systematic
Collection's discussions on the priorities in systematics (this was endorsed
and President Hanlin will appoint a representative); 2) opinion on a
prize for the best student poster (this was acted on previously in this
meeting); 3) request for opinions on funding narrow interest symposia (this
received a strong negative vote by mail ) ; 4) requested opinions on presenting
the awards at the MSA social (this idea was we1 1 received and is being tried
this year).
The secretary also received the nomination of Dr. John Webster as a cor-
responding member. Dr. Webster was so elected by the Council, pending
approval by the general membership. Five members were nominated for emeritus
membership, including K. A. Harrison, S. J. Hughes, H. W. Larsh, R. B. Stevens,
and H. E. Wheeler. All were unanimously elected. The secretary indicated
that the financial support for his office amounted to about $700 and that
costs should drop next year because many supplies purchased will last for
the rest of his term. In addition to the normal costs of the secretary's
office, pub1 ication of the new directory cost about $3200 plus postage. The
motion to approve the secretary's report was made, seconded, and passed.