2008 Ethnic Minorities Section Minutes (pdf document)
2007-2008 Ethnic Minorities Section Work Plan (pdf document)
NCFR ETHNIC MINORITIES SECTION MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 2008 – Little Rock, Arkansas
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes dated November 2007 were approved. Edith Lewis moved that the minutes be accepted and Andrew Behnke seconded the motion.
BUDGET
As of September 30, 2008, the section has a balance of $1,632.88, with a total of $4,331.01 in reserves. There is over $20,000 in the John McAdoo Dissertation Award account; no official balance was received from central office on this or the Marie Peters Award account. We must use the $1,632.88 balance by the end of December or face losing these funds.
Motion made by Edith Lewis, seconded by Curtis Fox, to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion approved unanimously.
GOLDFARB
As of November 14, there are a total of 392 EM Section members. Since May of 2008, 24 new members added. From September 2007 to September 2008, membership grew at a rate of 15%, from 247 to 392.
Proposal submissions were lower this year and as a result, we got less space in the conference. Katia thanked all reviewers and encouraged members to consider running for officer’s position. As past Chair, Katia serves on the nominating committee. Sign-up sheets were passed out at this time for next year’s conference as well as for those interested in running for officer’s position. For anyone with ideas for future speakers, Katia requested that they pass on ideas to past/present officers. Katia reminded members that Thursday night will be the unveiling of the new NCFR identity.
The John McAdoo and Marie Peters awards need to be determined for next year. The Peters award was due this year but was not put on the program. Past winners of Marie Peters Award should constitute the award committee. The committee shall consist of: Antoinette Landur, S/NP; Velma McBride Murray; and Wilma [last name unknown]. The John McAdoo Committee will consist of: Katia Goldfarb; Tiffany Brown; and Rosemary Yustus.
HENDERSON
Tammy reported that only 55 people completed the historical survey. Our 30th Anniversary will occur during the 2009 conference. Tammy will repost the survey as well as her email to solicit ideas for the 2009 conference format for the 30th Anniversary. Currently, ideas from the committee are: one person to take us through history by decade, with music and dress in historical context up to 2009; décor is white and pearls; a powerpoint presentation of members with pictures and short scripts; and work on the idea of a keepsake book and/or DVD concept, contingent upon cost. Members were encouraged to email Tammy at Henderson@OKState.edu with ideas. Tammy also requested that members who have focus group documents send them in to her. Ribbons will be ordered for the 30th Anniversary EM Section.
GOLDFARB
There is nothing in the bylaws about use of the budget residual. Ideas were floated that money could be used to purchase items for the 30th Anniversary; possibly extra ribbons; money could be used to help the Chair and Chair-elect attend meetings; and money for the S/NP to help offset their expense to come to the conference. Katia said there will be roughly $1,000 to spend after expenses for tonight’s meeting are deducted. It was recommended that the NCFR Executive Committee hold $500 for the 30th Anniversary and that $100 per section officer be disbursed to attend the conference.
Farrell Webb motioned, seconded by Harriette McAdoo, that NCFR encumber 50% of budget, with remaining 50% to be disbursed in equal portions to section officers. Motion was unanimously approved. This motion will be taken to NCFR Executive Committee.
NEW OFFICERS TAKE OVER FOR 2008-2010
Curtis Fox, Chair Yvette V. Perry, Chair Elect
Kelly Campbell, S/NP Meeshay Williams-Wheeler, S/NP
Ani Yazidjian, Secretary-Treasurer
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM with the Oral History presentation slated to begin at 8:30 PM.
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