Professional Journal Meeting Minutes

Spring Business Meeting
April 10th, 2010
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers
New York, NY

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of the Professional Journal Committee was called to order by Melanie Reekes, VA, Co-Chair. 

ATTENDANCE

The following members of the committee were present: Melanie Reekes (VA), Co-Chair; Hobie Lehman (VA) Vice-Chair; Jeannine Wood (ID). 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Upon a motion by Jeannine Wood, seconded by Vice-Chair Lehman, the Committee approved the minutes of the last meeting held September 19, 2009, during the ASLCS Professional Development Seminar, in Seattle, WA. 

OLD BUSINESS

Co-Chair Reekes explained several items concerning the Spring issue. The Committee discussed the number of articles, information about the authors and the Editorial Board. Co-Chair Reekes explained several deadlines for the Spring issue including a print date and mail out date. 

NEW BUSINESS

The Committee discussed several ideas for the Fall issue. Members brought up different options for discovering new articles. The Committee discussed possible follow up articles to articles appearing in past issues. Co-Chair Reekes discussed the cost for printing and mailing future issues and ways to try and reduce those costs. 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, upon a motion by Jeannine Wood, seconded by Vice-Chair Lehman, the meeting was adjourned. 

Respectfully submitted,
Hobie Lehman, VA, Recorder