Business Meeting of the American Society of Andrology 1981
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( I · ( '- . American Society of Andrology ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING March 13, 1981 The meeting was called to order at 5:58 p.m. by Philip Troen, M.D., President Howard R. Nankin, M.D., the Secretary, reported the newly elected officers as follows: Richard Sherins, M.D. - Vice President Tom Lobl, Ph.D. - Treasurer Council Members: William Bremner, M.D., Ph.D. Bernard Gondos, M.D. Emil Steinberger, M.D. Lourens J. Zaneveld, D.V.M., Ph.D. Dr. Sherins gave the Treasurer's Report. Total revenues for 1980 include some $47,000. Money is still owed the journal office. The approximate net gain in 1980 was $5,000 . Actually, many costs are borne by institutions, and keep down the Society's expenses. Dues was decreased for 1981 from $60 to $50 and will keep at $50 through 1982. The impact of this reduction will be assessed and modified if needed. Through 1980 we had 385 paid up members. This reflected a loss of 80 and a gain of 28 individuals. Publications Committee: Dr. Bartke explained that the Journal had 27 submitted manuscripts throughout 1979 and 73 manuscripts were submitted during 1980. The rejection rate remains approximately 30%. The Journal is an accomplished fact but the need for good manuscripts remains. Current Contents lists the articles published in J. Andro1ogy. He plans to continue one invited review article per issue . After a manuscript is accepted for publication, it appears within two to four months. Appreciation was expressed to all of the reviewers. 1981 Program - Richard Harrison, Ph.D. reported that there were registered 86 members, 59 non-members, 17 guests, and 33 students at this Annual Meeting. Twenty seven people attended the full postgraduate course, two people attended only the morning portion and 14 individuals attended only the afternoon session. Dr. Joe LaNasa reported on the Membership Committee. Twenty eight new members have joined the Society during 1980. He will be recruiting for expanded membership, looking for all specialties. Dr. Tom Lobl, the outgoing chairperson of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee, noted that his Committee processes suggestions and submits them to the Council for approval. The suggested changes are then submitted to the membership for vote. He has the Constitution and By-Laws on the word processing unit in his office and this would be available for future use by the incoming chairperson. B. Jane Rogers, Ph.D. is his successor. Any new changes are one year away. e Founded in Detroit, Michigan, April 1975