Minutes of the Annual Business Meeting
Michigan Chapter, Society for Neuroscience
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Friday, May 21, 1999

1. Welcome. Lisa Baker gave a warm welcome to the registered guests at this year's meeting. She thanked her fellow organizer, Kjell Svensson, and several others, including the vendors, and the finacial support of PNU and WMU President Elson Floyd, who helped make this meeting a successful event.

2. Secretary's Report. Gary Dunbar indicated that minutes of the Councilor's meetings of May 16, 1998 and February 5, 1999 were posted on the web, along with pictures of Brain Awareness Week (BAW) events. He encouraged Councilors to supply any photos or doucuments concerning this year's BAW events to him for posting on the Chapter website.

3. Treasurer's Report. Keith Lookingland indicated that there was approximately $3200.00 balance left from last year's events. He indicated that it appeared that this year's event would provide some finacial gain, although the final tally remains to be determined. He thanked the generous contributions of WMU and PNU in helping finance this year's events. The contribution by PNU for supporting the Chapter and Poster Awards was especially helpful.

4. President's Report. Matthew Galloway thanked Lisa Baker, Kjell Svensson and their associates for the terrific job they did in organizing this year's conference. He reviewed last year's accomplishments, which included increasing the Chapter's communication via our website and increasing our Chapter's involvement in Brain Awareness Week. He encouraged those that have not yet gotten involved in BAW activities to do so, not only because it serves a very useful purpose, but because it is fun to do. He also gave a special recognition for Kristi Haik-Creguer for her outstanding work as our Chapter's webmaster.

5. Amendment to Bylaws. The amendment to the Bylaws (as posted on the Chapter website) was presented by President Galloway. The Bylaw change was to introduced to include Central Michigan University and Western Michigan University as member organizations of the Michigan Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience. The motion to accept these changes was made and seconded. Motion carried.

6. Elections. Those chosen in this year's elections were: Peter Cobbett (Secretary), Paul Walker (Awards Chair), Audrey Seasholtz (Counselor from University of Michigan), Laura Smale (Counselor from Michigan State University), Sean Donevan (Counselor from Park-Davis), Lisa Baker (Councilor from Western Michigan University), Verne Hulce (Councilor from Central Michigan University) and Amy Goodwin (Student Counselor).

7. New Business. Matthew Galloway introduced Gary Dunbar as the new Chapter President. Dunbar thanked Galloway for his dedicated efforts and service to the Chapter. He vowed to continue to work at increasing the communication among neuroscientists and between the neuroscience community and the general public. He also indicated that he would work hard to help the Chapter grow and prosper, and to celebrate neuroscience in Michigan. Dunbar presented a resolution (found on the Chapter website) and a placque recognizing the distinguished service of Montford Piercey to the Chapter. A motion to accept the resolution was made and seconded. Motion carried.

8. Presentation of Awards. Kjell Svensson announced this year's award winners: Amy Goodwin, WMU, and Matthew Bianchi (Outstanding Graduate Poster); Heather Foran, Western Michigan University (Outstanding Undergraduate Poster); William Lipinski, Parke-Davis (Outstanding Research Associate Poster); Deborah Otteson, U of M (Chapter Award); and Gregory Basura, Wayne State ( Duncan McCarthy Award).

9. Meeting adjourned.