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Minutes of the
Canadian-American Relations Committee
ASLCS Fall Meeting
Springfield, Illinois
September 25, 2005 |
Chair Karen Wadsworth (NH) called the meeting to order, and noted that Vice Chairs Carole Peterson(UT) and Patrick Harris (AL) were unable to attend this meeting. Denise Weeks (NC) agreed to serve as temporary recorder. The following members were also present:
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Karen Wadsworth, NH, Chair |
Bo Hoover, WV |
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Dave Avant, AL |
Steven James, MA |
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Gwen Bailey, VA |
Tim Kehoe, CT |
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Matthew Baker, NV |
Diane Keetch, NV |
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Diane Bell, FL |
Todd Kenady, OR |
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Carmela Bills, VA |
Suzi, Lowell, AK |
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Jay Braxton, VA |
Bill MaGill, VT |
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Liz Clark, AK |
Steve Marshall, VT |
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Laura Clemens, OH |
Norm Moore, AZ |
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Claire Clift, NV |
Obie Rutledge, OR |
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Ann Cornwell, AR |
Patsy Spaw, TX |
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John Garrett, VA |
Nancy Tribble, NV |
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Greg Gray, WV |
Kirsten Waid, AK |
PatriciaChaychuk, President of Clerks-at-the-Table in Canada and Clerk of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly, was recognized for comments. Ms. Chaychuk expressed the Canadians’ anticipation of the upcoming Joint Canadian-American meeting to be held in Edmonton, Alberta this October. Debbie Deller, Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and Michael Lukyniuk, a Principal Clerk of the House of Commons in Ottawa, also spoke to the committee.
It was noted that the site for the 2007 Joint Canadian-American meeting has not yet been decided. Committee members were asked to consider hosting this meeting, which usually has 60 – 80 participants. Norm Moore expressed interest for the state of Arizona. Ann Cornwell suggested the Site Selection Committee might be asked to include information about this meeting on the survey it will be sending regarding hosting other ASLCS meetings. Claire Clift, Chair of the Site Selection Committee, agreed.
ASLCS President JoAnn Hedrick thanked members of the committee for their participation. Steve James, immediate past chair, spoke about plans for the meeting in Edmonton. Karen Wadsworth reported to the committee on her recent trip to the meeting of Clerks-at-the-Table in Ottawa.
With no other business, the committee stands adjourned.
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