Minutes of the Annual Meeting

76th Annual Conference
Hilton Portland, Portland Oregon
January 9, 10 & 11, 2002

I. Call to Order: The 76th Annual Meeting was called to order by the Chair Barat Bisabri at 10:00 AM. Chair Bisabri extended an official welcome to everyone. Chair Bisabri introduced section leaders. They were:

II. Old Business

A. Reading of 2001 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 Bisabri called for any other old business. There was none.

III. New Business

A. Committee Assignments: The following committee assignments were made:
Nominations: Ted Alway, Joe Grant, Alan Knight
Audit: Douglas Light, Robert Van Steenwyk, Janet Caprile
Resolutions: Tim Smith, Bob McClain, Jim Stewart

B. Venue 2003
It was agreed that the WOPDMC would cancel its contract with the Benson Hotel and meet again at the Hilton Hotel. It was agreed that Secretary Thomson would make the arrangements with Hilton Hotel.

C. Structure of the WOPDMC
Secretary Thomson reported on the incorporation of the WOPDMC as a non-profit organization in the State of Oregon.

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

A. Committee Reports:

1. Nominations:
The nominating committee nominated Broc Zoller 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. John Dunley will be the Chair for the 2003 meeting.

2. Audit:
Chair Bisabri asked for the report of the auditing committee. The report from Treasurer Thomson 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 report of the resolution committee was requested by Chair Bisabri. The committee proposed the following:

a. Be it resolved that this conference extend written appreciation to the management and staff of the Hilton Hotel for the courteous service and the fine accommodations provided. The membership would like to especially thank the Hilton Hotel for the organization of the reception on Wednesday, January 9.

b. Be it resolved that the members of the conference express their appreciation to Chair Betsy Bisabri, and Secretary/Treasurer Don Thomson for their leadership and dedication in organizing the 2002 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: Harvey Yoshida, Vince Jones, Rick Hilton, Tony Duttle, Lorianne Fought, Ted Alway, Bob Van Steenwyk

d. Be it resolved that the Secretary write letters of condolences to the family members who passed away during the past year.

e. Be it resolved that the members of this conference recognize the long-term benefits the organization will receive from the development of the web-based communication made possible through the efforts of Betsy Beers and Jerry Tangren, WSU-TFREC, Wenatchee, Washington.

f. Be it resolved that special thanks and recognition should be afforded Secretary/Treasurer Thomson for recognizing the need (after 75 years) for the WOPDMC to organize into a form that gives us official standing with the US government and simplifies the transfer of the duties of Secretary/Treasurer if we even wish to do so.

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

It was announced that the meeting dates for the 2003 meeting will be January 15, 16 and 17. The meeting will start at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 15th.

Chair Bisabri thanked those who had attended and helped in various capacities to make the 76th Pest and Disease Management Conference a success. Chair Bisabri turned over the proceedings to Chair Elect John Dunley. He adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted,

Donald R. Thomson
Secretary/Treasurer

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