MASA Meeting 12:30pm 305 Tier
I. Welcome/ Approval of minutes from last meeting.
The minutes of the last meeting approved. There were very few members in attendance, but we did have quorum.
II. President’s Report
Thanks for all the help at the APALA conference, it was a huge success for the department and the students. The editing of proceedings almost complete, will soon be printed, bound and sent out to the participants who opted to purchase a copy.
There has been a suggestion by the strategic planning committee for a proposal to form a faculty of social science (anthropology would be included). This is still in the discussion stages, currently being used as a forum to voice administrative dissatisfaction with the organization of the faculty of arts as it stands. It is recommended that all returning students take a look at the proposal, copies are in Barbs office (442 Flet. Argue) or you can e-mail the MASA exec. to receive an electronic copy.
Upcoming changes in the department next year:
*Ellen Judd has completed her term as head of the department so a new head will be elected for the fall. We do not know who has applied for the position as of yet. *Dr. Burke will be leaving in June. *Dr. Allaire will also be gone leaving the department with two archaeologists. *Dr. Rokala will also be leaving soon. This means we may have a shortage of profs for all physical anthro courses and archy courses as well, although the department will be hiring sessionals.
III. Vice-President’s Report
Heather was unable to attend. Currently there are elections going on for the GSA, grad students should look into this.
IV. Secretary/Treasurer’s Report
The financial report from APALA conference: Expenses = $3,399.67, Income = $3,650.35, so we are ahead by $250.68 right now. We have been told that the Alumni will contribute $300, but have not yet seen an official letter or money. Also, the cost of proceedings has not yet been totalled, but will be offset by the $5.00 charge for purchasing.
We did not need to spend the $100 for the Christmas cheer board hampers since several faculty members donated.
Our current bank balance is: $1,848.38 -$ 750.00 (goes back to U of Sask for APALA start-up fees) = $ 1,098.38. Our cash on hand is $37.22.
V. Social Director’s Report
Thanks to everyone who attended the potluck, and thanks to Adam for hosting, it was lots of fun.
The mid-term plans for skating or drinks did not happen because nobody responded.
Upcoming MASA social events:
*Amy’s Home Alone for the First Time in Her Life Party. Come and drink with Amy as she has the house all to her self for the first time EVER! There will be no trashing the house allowed! Saturday March 29, 8:00pm, with directions and maps to follow.
*End of Term Party! Hot tubs, BBQ, fire pit.... what more could you want?! May 3rd, 5:00pm at Barb’s house. Nobody has to drive home if they don’t want to / can’t, bring your sleeping bag and we can all pass out at Barb’s!
*Brian just arrived....1:03pm
VI. MASA Journal Editor’s Report
Adam was the only editor in attendance. He reports that the journal is ready for printing and should be out by next week. MASA exec will send out an e-mail to see how many people are interested in purchasing so we get an idea on numbers, e-mail will include a list of contents so you can see what will be in the journal.
VII. Announcements
Upcoming colloquia:
* Dr. Motzafi-Haller Ethnicity & New Religiosity in Israel March 14th, 2:30pm 201 Isbister
* Dr. Barker Not Quite an Imagined Community: Interkom in Indonesia March 14th, 2:45pm 409 Tier
* Dr. Liu Anthropology in China March 21st, 2:30pm 409 Tier
* Sylvia Abonyi PhD Saskatchewan Population Health & Evaluation Research Unit March 21st, 12:00pm 771 Bannatyne Ave.
* Dr. Sherriff Geological Solutions to Roman Archaeology puzzles in Tunisia March 27th, 2:30pm Private Dining Room, U. College
Writing group: next meeting on March 26th, 2:00pm in Private Dining Room, U. College. The meeting will focus on experimental writing styles, will be using some writing exercises. Bring your creativity and a cultural object/artifact. This is not just for cultural anthro., everyone should come out!
Brian and Gina are busy compiling hard copies of journal requirements, it will be in a big binder for everyone to have access to, and a bibliography of resources for writing in anthro will be posted on MASA webpage once it is completed.
VIII. Business of the Day
ELECTIONS FOR 2003-2004
The question was raised ‘should MASA take over UMAUSA since it was fairly inactive and no longer necessary’? If UMAUSA does merge with MASA, then changes in the constitution are required. MASA will need to fill 3 undergrad positions on the dept. council. Gina and Kate both wish to add an undergraduate position on the MASA exec. to voice the opinions of undergrads. Also that active recruits are needed to bring in more 2nd and 3rd year students.
MOTION- change the wording of the constitution from UMAUSA rep. position to Undergraduate rep. unanimous
MOTION- disband UMAUSA pending discussion with current exec. unanimous
MOTION- elect only the key four exec. Positions now, with the rest waiting until September when more members present. Unanimous
President- Barb Hewitt unanimous
Vice-President- Amy Fay unanimous
Secretary/Treasurer- Sharon Pokotylo unanimous
Social Director- Gina Berg unanimous
MOTION – constitutional amendments reflecting the change in UMAUSA’s status – delete references to UMAUSA unanimous
MOTION – constitutional amendments to reflect electronic banking as opposed to old passbook method – exact wording will be left to the president and vice president, and brought to the next meeting unanimous
Meeting adjourned.