Portland 2001

Agenda
Officers
Minutes
Proceedings

January 10, 11 & 12, 2001, Imperial Hotel
Portland OR

Minutes of the 75th Annual Meeting

I. Call to Order: The 75th Annual Meeting was called to order by the Chair Betsy Beers at 10:00 AM. Chair Beers extended an official welcome to everyone. Chair Beers introduced section leaders. They were:

II. Old Business

A. Reading of 2000 Minutes: It was moved and seconded that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that the minutes be approved as written. Secretary Thomson indicated that the minutes would be posted at the registration desk.

Chair Beers called for any other old business. There was none.

III. New Business
A. Committee Assignments: The following committee assignments were made:
Nominations: Brian Hendricks, Larry Gut and Troy Davis
Audit: Alan Knight, Lorianne Fought and Gary Judd
Resolutions: Len Welch, Andrew Kahn and Shane McKinley

B. Change of Venue 2002
After discussion by the membership, it was moved by Jay Brunner and seconded by a member that the 2002 meeting of the WOPDMC be held at the Hilton Hotel in Portland. The majority of the membership voted in favour. Secretary Thomson will make the necessary arrangements with the Hilton Hotel. It was also decided that the 2003 meeting would be held at the Benson Hotel. Secretary Thomson will make the necessary arrangements with the hotel.

C. Structure of the WOPDMC
Secretary Thomson reported that the legal firm of Landerholm, Memovich, Lansverk and Whitesides had recommened that the WOPDMC incorporate as a non-profit in the State of Oregon. The estimated cost of incorporation was $1,500.00. Following discussion, Secretary Thomson asked for a motion. It was moved and seconded that the WOPDMC incorporate as a non-profit in the State of Oregon. The membership voted in favour. Secretary Thomson will make the necessary arrangements with the lawyers. Nancy Hays and Glenn Fischer will help Secretary Thomson with the arrangements.

IV. Closing Business Meeting:
The closing business meeting was called to order by Chair Beers at 11:30 AM on January 12.

A. Committee Reports:
1. Nominations:
The nominating committee nominated John Dunley as chair elect for the 2003 meeting and Don Thomson as Secretary/Treasurer for the 2002 meeting. A motion was made and seconded to accept the recommendations of the nominations committee. The motion passed unanimously. Barat Bisabri will be the Chair for the 2002 meeting.

2. Audit:
Chair Beers asked for the report of the auditing committee. The treasureršs report was audited by the committee and they reported it to be in good order. A motion was made and seconded to accept the treasurer's report. The motion passed. Don Thomson then read the Treasurer's Report.

3. Resolutions:
The resolutions committee report was requested by Chair Beers. The committee proposed the following:

a. Be it resolved that this conference extend written appreciation to the management and staff of the Imperial Hotel for the courteous service and the fine accommodations provided. The membership would like to especially thank the Imperial Hotel for the wine and cheese event on Wednesday, January 10.

b. Be it resolved that the members of the conference express their appreciation to Chair Betsy Beers, and Secretary/Treasurer Don Thomson for their leadership and dedication in organizing the 2001 meeting.

c. Be it resolved that the members of the conference extend their appreciation to Glenn Fisher and Deanna Watkins for preparing the research report abstracts as well as to the section leaders: Brad Higbee, Chris Nobbs, Vince Jones, Barat Bisabri, Andy Kahn, Len Welch, Steve Parker and Lamar Buckelew.

A motion was made and seconded to accept the resolutions as read. The motion passed.

Barat Bisabri suggested that the WOPDMC hold a wine and cheese event every year as part of the meeting. Barat volunteered to organize the event for the 2002 meeting.

It was announced that the meeting dates for the 2002 meeting will be January 9, 10 and 11. The meeting will start at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 9th.

Chair Beers thanked those who had attended and helped in various capacities to make the 75th Pest and Disease Management Conference a success. Chair Beers turned over the proceedings to Chair Elect Barat Bisabri. He adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted,

Donald R. Thomson
Secretary/Treasurer

Friday, December 28, 2001