Minneapolis, MN

The meeting was brought to order by President Greg Elmes at 4:32pm.

Present: Elmes, Onsrud, Getis, Kemp, Rugg, Radke, Lam, Jampoler, R.Wright, Myers, D.Wright, Merry, Huxhold, Mark, McMaster

1. Discussion of Items for Agenda

2) Resolutions

1. CFIPS

The board discussed the resolution that they will present to the council.

[Get wording of the resolutions from Jampoler]

2. AGILE

The board discussed the resolution that they will present to the council.

[Get wording of the resolutions from Mark]

3) Reports from Meetings (4:50pm)

McMaster discussed the issue that there are two committees with "Research" in their title. The board discussed several other possible names for the Research Management Committee. Some board members will discuss possible changes over night and get back to Elmes before the Coucil Meeting.

R. Wright discussed briefly certification which he will present at the Council Meeting.

Merry presented the topic of Government Affiliate Membership. A discussion followed about what the membership fee would be.

Elmes asked for members to volunteer to start their 5 year renewal membership process so that we could present approximately 10-15 renewals next year.

4) Schedule of Meetings

Elmes presented an issue about our two council meetings each year. He suggested that we try to coordinate one of our council meetings with a Congressional event in Washington in February. A discussion followed.