SSSA Board of Directors Meetings

S011.01 ACS325.35 S483 2 November 2003, Denver, CO S011.03 ACS325.36 S495 The meeting was called to order by President Michael J. S011.04 ACS325.38 S570 Singer. Those present were: S011.05 ACS325.40 S576 S111.03 S370 S589 Michael J. Singer, SSSA President S111.04 S373.08 S608 J. Thomas Sims, SSSA President-Elect S111.05 S373.15 S673 John W. Doran, SSSA Past President S111.09 S402 S673.1 Robert L. Hill, Northeastern Regional Branch S101 AS425 S711.11 Jessica G. Davis, Western Regional Branch S236.1 S475 S711.12 Warren A. Dick, Editor-in-Chief, ex-officio, nonvoting S302 S477 S711.13 Ellen G.M. Bergfeld, Executive Vice President, ACS321 S479 S877 ex-officio, nonvoting ACS325.31 S481 S884 ACS325.34 S482 S889 Past Divisional Chairs: Jacob H. Dane, S-1 S011.11 Division S-11 Soils and Environmental Quality Michael E. Essington, S-2 Richard P. Dick, S-3 Divisions S-11 Soils and Environmental Quality and A-5 Gregory L. Mullins, S-4 Environmental Quality have been discussing issues of overlap Larry T. West, S-5 and the possible need for restructuring. In this regard, the Robert E. Sojka, S-6 Divisions surveyed their membership to gather information to help determine the future of their Divisions. S-11 Chair John D. Joslin, Jr., S-7 Sally Brown reported that although the survey had some flaws, Joseph P. O’Connor, S-8 the predominant response was to develop a new society. Upon Douglas W. Ming, S-9 further reflection, however, thought was that perhaps another Scott D. Bridgham, S-10 society was not necessarily needed. However, restructuring Lena Q. Ma, S-11 within the Society(ies) was certainly needed. SSSA-ASA Board Representatives: David L. Nofziger, S-1 ACS090 Agronomic Science Foundation M. Ali Tabatabai, S-2 Martin A. Massengale, Chair of the ASF Board of Trustees, Thomas E. Loynachan, S-3 reported on activities of the Foundation. ASF exists to support John L. Havlin, S-4 the Societies and funds in ASF are an investment in the future. Robert J. Ahrens, S-5 They support ongoing activities of the Societies as well as Douglas L. Karlen, S-6 new activities. Each year the Societies are asked for a list of Darlene Zabowski, S-7 priorities. In 2003, ASF raised over $420 000; $300 000 is for William R. Raun, S-8 the Smithsonian exhibit. Approximately $120 000 will be transWayne H. Hudnall, S-9 ferred back to the Societies. Janis L. Boettinger, S-10 During the discussion, ASF was requested to explore the Nicholas T. Basta, S-11 possibility of changing its name to expand the visibility of soil science. Martin Massengale responded that the ASF Board GUESTS: would welcome suggestions from the SSSA Board of Directors Sally Brown, S-11 Chair regarding a possible name change. Mary E. Collins, SSSA B&F Chair Paul Fixen, World Congress on Soil Science Martin A. Massengale, ASF Chair 200–299 OPERATIONS AND FINANCE Cary Mitchell, President, American Society S201 Organization, Policy, and Bylaws for Horticultural Science David Smith, USGS 1. As a matter of record, the SSSA Board approved, via mail ballot, recognition of the Western Society of Soil Science Lee E. Sommers, World Congress on Soil Science as the Western Branch of SSSA. George E. Van Scoyoc, World Congress on Soil Science 2. The Board discussed the current organization of the SociMike Wilson, USDA-NRCS ety and whether the Divisional structure provides the best Karl Glasener, Director of Science Policy service to members. Concern was expressed that the current David Kral, Associate Executive Vice President structure is ineffective. In addition, there is the continuing Luther Smith, ICCA Executive Director desire of some in SSSA to meet with other organizations. Cathy Goudreau, Assistant to the Executive Vice President Some members feel strongly that the name of the Society and Recording Secretary needs to be changed to reflect the environmental aspect of the profession. In response to the comments from the Board, 000–099 ORGANIZATION and the S-11/A-5 survey, the Executive Committee will develop a coordinated effort to identify the issues of concern, S003 Board of Directors including a plan of action. Action: It was moved, seconded, and carried to approve The Board also expressed concern that the annual meeting the following reports that did not contain recommendations program needs to be developed around themes or topics and not Divisions. In order to address the concern, the Program requiring Board action: