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Minutes of the ANS Isotope and Radiation Division Executive Committee Meeting Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. 11 November 2007 1. Call to Order: The Meeting was called to order by Division Chairman, Richard Lindstrom, at 14:32 in the Cabinet Room. There were 16 attendees at the meeting. (List attached) 2. Previous Minutes: The minutes from the June 24, 2007 meeting were read. A motion made to accept report, seconded, and unanimously accepted. 3. Treasurer's Report: The treasurer (Ralph Butler) presented the financial report. A $90 charge for 'National Meeting Costs' was questioned by the treasurer. He will seek an explanation from ANS for the charge to the Division. The Division account balance is $12,746. Motion made to accept report, seconded, unanimously accepted. At the June 2008 ANS meeting in Anaheim, CA a topical session is sponsored by IRD that will include poster session at a reception, asking for $1000 to support imbedded session that would include some travel and incidental expenses. 4. Division Committee Reports: a.) Nominating: discussion of number of executive committee members to be submitted to ANS to replace those who terms are expiring. b.) Honors and Awards: Jack Brenizer reported on the Vogt Award procedure and committee. Suggested renewal of IRD award with the Anaheim imbedded meeting being a good site for the next award. c.) Newsletter and web site: Dick Lindstrom is putting together a Division newsletter that Ralph Butler will post to the IRD website. 5. Society Committees a.) ANS Student conference: Marie Cronholm reported on the ANS Student Conference held at TAMU. There were approximately 500 students in attendance. Embedded Topical at College Station Meeting - 28 Feb. 2008. There are approximately 200 graduate students and they offer to work with IRD. Following discussion, Jack Brenizer made the motion that IRD approve $500 for the 2008 Student ANS Conference to be held in College Station, Texas specifically to support an IRD track activities with an appropriate award. The motion was seconded by George Miley. The motion passed unanimously. b.) IRD-BMD topical 'Isotopes for Medicine and Industry' at Anaheim June 8-12, 2008. Following discussion, Ralph Butler made the motion that IRD make $1000 available for the embedded session in Anaheim. Kenan Ünlü seconded the motion which then passed the committee unanimously. 6. Individual Reports on Special Projects Rolf Zeisler presented a description of the proposed Neutron Activation Short Course to be held in Anaheim, CA. The 3 hour session will have 3-4 presentations on NAA, neutron beam techniques, and neutron applications (14 MeV, etc.). They are inquiring as to whether the course is warranted. The course would be free with ANS meeting registration and no Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Jack Brenizer suggested a discussion of neutron interrogation of material in the field. Rolf Zeisler suggested including a discussion on imaging. Dennis James suggested that the format might be that of a panel presentation if the format is not a workshop and attendance does not require pre-registration. 7. New Business Discussion was entertained on the survey by an ANS Task force on per-member compensation. Dick L. suggested that a united voice on topic would be useful. Steve Lamont is likely the most knowledgeable on the topic. There was discussion on the topic of an award to support student attendance at ANS national meetings. A sum of $500 was approved. 8. Old Business a.) Position Statement (Sam Glover has been in communication with ANS, but not present in DC) i.) 41: Health effects of low-level radiation, with BMD. Sheldon Landsberger made the comment that we don't have adequate credentials without Health Physics representation on the committee. Rolf noted that the topic is effectively tabled since the issue is not on the ANS website. There was additional discussion on the lack of expertise in the Division. Sheldon and Jack both commented we should support the science of epidemiology for the topic. ii.) 73: Applications of radiation: Need action by IRD to develop draft statement requested by PPC. - Rolf Z. suggested the topic of food irradiation. Jack B. and Dick L. are to draft a statement with help by others. The comment was made at large that 2 years ago the charge to address the issue was given to IRD. It would take approximately 4 years to get it through ANS. b.) Standard bylaws: Sheldon L. stated that it doesn't require a vote to have the 'standard' bylaws. Dick L. will submit suggested changes for typo's that he has found. It was suggested that the membership size might be written and incorporated into IRD bylaws. Additional discussion was lead by Rolf Z., Jack B., and Chatt on the topic of how many members might constitute the executive committee. Currently, there are 5 openings for committee members. Stephen Biegalski was nominated as a new member. The existing rules are that 6 members are the minimum committee size, however the maximum is open. 9. Adjournment: The motion was made by Jack Brenizer to adjourn the meeting. Ralph Butler seconded the motion. Motion passed. R. G. Downing, recorder pro tem Attendee List |
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