Capital District Microscopy and Microanalysis Society

Annual Business Meeting

January 29, 2009

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at the Glen Sanders Mansion, Scotia, NY by president John Sutliff. The meeting was held following during sit down dinner. The participants were welcomed and the meeting agenda was presented. 35 participants were in attendance.


PRESIDENT'S REPORT

Election of new officers, 2 year terms, and changes in group bylaws.

  
 ELECTION OF OFFICERS

John Sutliff, representing the outgoing officers, presented a proposal for changes in the terms of office. The members were asked to consider this proposal, which would entail a change to the Bylaws, to be voted on.  The principle is to provide more continuity, with the terms for Treasurer and Secretary lasting for two years instead of one year, and the President serving as an officer for three years: one year as Vice-President, one year as President, and one year as Past President and Chair of the Nominating Committee.

The meeting was turned over to Nominating Committee Chairman Jim McGee. There was only one nominee for each position.

The following slate of officers below was unanimously elected.

President

Craig Roberson

Vice-President

Jim McGee

Treasurer

Joe Foroughi

Secretary

Rosalyn Neander


ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the business meeting was adjourned and the participants enjoyed a talk.