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