2005 Minutes of the SSCA Interpersonal Division Meeting
Baton Rouge, LA
Saturday 4/2/05
Meeting called to order by Patricia Rockwell at 5:15pm. 24 people present.
Old Business
Approval of the 2004 Minutes. Moved for approval by Jerry Hale, seconded by Jim Roiger, and passed unanimously.
Reports
Chair: Patricia Rockwell reports on the Executive Council meeting. Upcoming convention sites are: 2006 Dallas, 2007 Louisville, 2008 Savannah, 2009 Virginia Beach, 2010 still to be determined, but a joint meeting with Central has been rejected.
Membership numbers: we are the third largest division with 98 members, Comm. Theory #2, Rhetoric #1.
Vice-Chair: Francis Brandau-Brown reports that 7 papers were submitted with 5 accepted which resulted in two panels: a top paper panel and a competitive paper panel. 2 panels submitted and both were accepted. Sandra Petronio was invited for a spotlight panel. In total we had 5 panels this conference. Submissions overall seemed low. 440 people registered...where are the papers? Francis implores members to submit so we can have more panels. Deadline for 2006 meeting is 9/15.
Vice-Chair Elect: Michael Arrington reported on the planning committee meeting information. Our division is guaranteed three panels for next year. Membership and submissions may increase panel numbers. Think broadly about panel slots. Call for papers will be out soon. Also let him know if you are willing to serve as a paper reader, panel chair or respondent.
New Business
Elections
Vice-Chair Elect: Melissa Young is nominated by the nominating committee and is elected unanimously.
Secretary: Patricia Amason is nominated by nominating committee. Amber Walker nominated by Patricia Amason. Patricia Amason withdraws her nomination. Amber Walker elected unanimously. (This is a two-year term).
Nominating Committee: Monette Callaway-Ezell is nominated by the nominating committee and is elected unanimously. (This is a two-year term).
Other Business: none.
Announcements
Jim Roiger provided the group with the new website information. The old system finally died, and this is the updated address. URL: http://www.uamont.edu/organizations/ssca_ipcomm . SSCA Interpersonal Communication Division. Archive section will list award winners. Please submit information to him if anyone has been missed. This website meets section 508 ADA requirements.
Lynn Webb announces a special issue of Southern Journal of Communication on communication and commitment in close personal relationships. Manuscripts due by 10/1.
Adjournment
Bill Edwards moves for adjournment at 5:35 pm. Acclamation ends the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Young, Secretary
