Board of Directors Meeting at the Seventy-Fourth Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science...

ADSA 1978-79 Board of Directors: Seated 1 to r. D. B. Emmons, L. G. Harmon, G. A. Muck, T. H. Blosser, W. L, Dunkley, and C. 1:. Foreman. Standing 1 to r. C. A. Ernstrom, R. A. Scbmidt, J. tl. Martin, R. W. Touch- berry, B. R. Baumgardt, Ed Egermeier, C, J. Cruse, Bruce Bernboft, and L. D. McGilliard.

Board of Directors Meeting at the Seventy-Fourth Annual Meeting of the American Dairy Science Association,

Minutes of the ADSA Executive Committee Meetings, and Summary Reports of ADSA Committees and Representatives

Officers a n d D i r e c t o r s : T. H. Blosser, Pres- ident; G. A. Muck, Vice President; L. G. Har- mon, Treasurer; C. J. Cruse, Executive Secre- tary; R. A. Schmidt, Assistant Executive Secretary; L. D. McGilliard, Editor-in-Chief; C. A. Ernstrom, Associate Editor; Directors, D. B. Emmons, C. F. Foreman, W. L. Dunkley, Ed Egermeier, R. W. Touchberry, J. H. Martin, and B. R. Baumgardt.

President-Elect J. R. Campbell and Directors- Elect R. W. Hemken and R. T. Marshall were invited to at tend the Board of Directors Meet- ing as observers and were in attendance.

The Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 0830, June 23, 1979, at Sherwood

Hills Lodge, Logan, UT, by President Blosser. Results of the election for Vice President and Directors were announced, and new officers were welcomed to the Board as visitors.

Blosser called for disposition of the minutes of the last annual meeting of the Board of Directors. Harmon moved that the minutes of the 1978 Board Meeting as published in the Journal of Dairy Science, Volume 61, pages 1337 to 1346 be approved as published; the motion was seconded by Muck and passed.

Old or unfinished business was next called by Blosser; there being none, he called for the ADSA Treasurer's report which was presented by L. G. Harmon:

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REPORT OF THE ADSA TREASURER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1978

A copy of the annual financial report and audit prepared by D.E. Lafferty of Virgil Lafferty and Son, Champaign, IL was distributed by mail to ADSA Directors in February 1979.

Pertinent excerpts from the report attached for your information include:

(a) Statement of financial condition with 1978 compared to 1977.

(b) Schedule of investments. Also included is a summary of our annual income,

expense, and net gain for each year since 1972. During 1978 the building formerly occupied by the

Social Security Administration in Champaign, IL became vacant and was placed on the market at $150,000. This is a one story brick building in good condition and location with 5,000 square feet of floor space and with a few small offices or separate rooms. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors looked at the building and had it checked by con- tractors and by city building and utility inspectors. We had an inexpensive annual lease for the office space occupied by our Association, but there were some inconveniences. The Board of Directors of the Associ-

ation was polled and unanimously recommended purchase of the building. We offered $125,000 which was accepted. Shortly after this purchase the building which housed our existing office was purchased by a local bank which had been seeking downtown space for expansion for several years, so it would have become necessary for our office to move. The office staff moved to the new location at 309 West Clark Street in November.

Several expenses, in addition to the building cost, related to the occupation of the new office include:

(a) Penalty for cashing certificates of deposit prior to maturity date in order to pay cash for the building.

(b) Moving expense. (c) Carpeting over a tile floor, painting walls and

ceilings, and minor repairs in the building purchased. Our net gain in income over expense for 1978

would have been about $25,00 to $30,000 if it had not been for the move, but we would have been looking for office space, and it is doubtful if we would have found equivalent space at the favorable cost or location we acquired.

Summary of income, expense, and net gain for ADSA for each year since 1972

1972 1973

Income $211,149.35 $185,685.96 Expense 197,349.67 174,258.64

Net Gain $ 13,799.68 $ 11,427.32

1976 1977

Income $396,698.18 $440,972.62 $409,851.18 Expense 338,265.96 382,121.05 405,305.71

Net Gain $ 58,432.22 $ 58,851.56 $ 4,545.47

1974 1975

$214,133.70 $291,908.31 199,816.30 273,196.62

$ 14,317.40 $ 18,711.69

1978 1979 (Estimated)

$452,250. $426,600.

$ 25,650.

1) Figures in the income and expense column which deviate from the normal trend probably represent differences in annual meeting charges and the way annual meeting costs were handled. We didn't have less income in 1978 than in 1977, but annual meeting income and expense were handled in separate accounts because two associations met jointly.

2) The purchase of the office building at 309 West Clark Street in Champaign and expense related to the move are responsible for the low net gain in 1978.

3) The prediction for a $25,000 net gain in 1979 is reasonable, but we must realize that about half of that gain is interest on invested money.

4) With no adjustments our income and expense will approximately balance at about $460,000 in 1980, and some of the income will be interest on invested money.

5) We should continue to pursue the objective of having one year's operating expense as cash reserve. Until we accomplish this objective, it is desirable to have a net gain of $20,00 to $25,000/year, which can be accomplished only by increasing our income and carefully scrutinizing our expense.

6) We have increased composition charges to professional associations whose journals we prepare, and effective January 1, 1980, we have increased service charges for members of the professional associations we serve from $4.00 to $4.50 per member per year.

7) The last dues increase for ADSA was January 1, 1969. We have had extensive inflation since then. ADSA dues are substantially less than other similar professional associations. To meet increasing costs and maintain our Association in a strong financial position, your Treasurer has recommended effective January 1, 1980, an increase in annual dues for professional members from $16.00 to $20.00 with the amount due being $18.00 if paid before December 1. Also recommended is an increase in annual dues for Student Affiliate members from $8.00 to $10.00 with the Journal and from $4.00 to $5.00 without the Journal with the amount due being $9.00 or $4.50, respectively, if paid before December 1.

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Harmon moved acceptance of the report, and the motion was seconded by Dunkley. A discussion followed on the pros and cons of increasing membership dues and the service charge to other societies. The last dues increase to ADSA members was effective January 1, 1 9 6 9 , and the current service charge to parti- cipating societies has been in effect since January 1, 1975. The question was called for, and the Board voted unanimously to accept the Treasurer's report.

Blosser reported on the activities of the Intersociety President's Council, which is now comprised of three officers from the American Society of Animal Science, the Poultry Science Association, American Meat Science Assoc- iation, and the American Dairy Science Assoc- iation. The Council met in October, 1978, at the O'Hare Hilton and received and reviewed

committee reports of the Intersociety committees. Intersociety committees are Ani- mal Care; Drugs, Chemicals, and Additives; Environmental Quality; and Research Com- mittee. Another meeting was in February, 1979, in New Orleans, at which time plans were made for the distribution of the brochure entitled, "Food From Animals: Research To Feed The 21st Century", and "Animal Agri- cultural Research Needs". It was announced that the next meeting of the Intersociety President's Council would be October 18, 1979, at the O'Hare Hilton and would be hosted by the President of the American Society of Animal Science.

• The next agenda item was to discuss the fall meeting of the Executive Com- mittee held in Chicago, IL on October 18, 1978.

Pictured above are the past presidents of the American Dairy Science Association who attended the 74th annual meeting beld at Utah State Unversity, Logan. 1 to r /N . L. Jacobson (73), R. E. Hodgson (61), G. A4. Trout (50), W. M. Roberts (68), Standing 1 to r. W. L. Dunkley (78), R. P. Niedermeier (77), and L. G. Harmon (76).

Journal of Dairy Science Vol. 62, No. 9, 1979


ADSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FALL MEETING OCTOBER 17, 1978

The ADSA Executive Committee met at the O'Hare Inn, Chicago, IL on October 17, 1978, beginning at 1530 hours, to conduct interim affairs of the Association. Those present were: T. H. Blosser, President; G. A. Muck, Vice President; L. G. Harmon, Treasurer; C. J. Cruse, Executive Secretary; and W. L. Dunkley, Past President.

Blosser presented an agenda which was reviewed and accepted. Comments then were called for from members of the Executive Committee.

Dunkley reported that he had completed approximately 60 letters required of the immediate Past President following the Annual Meeting. Letters were written to the donors of the various awards administered by ADSA, resolutions distributed, appreciation letters to the host institution, to members who had completed their term on the Selection Com- mittee, and letters were written resulting from Board action during the past Annual Meeting.

Harmon reported that after cashing $140,000.00 of CDs held by ADSA, there were still $163,000.00 in investments. The proper ty at 309 West Clark was acquired on September 15, 1978 with a moving date from 113 North

7". H. Blosser, A D S A President, expresses appreciation to W. L. Dunkley, Past President, for services rendered to the Association.

Nell Street to the new building in the middle of November. Cruse gave a progress report on the new ADSA building. All plumbing fixtures had been inspected by the firm of Reliable Plumb- ing & Heating, the electrical works were exam- ined by Dick Young Electric, and the furnace and air conditioning were checked by Nogle & Black of Champaign. All venetian blinds were removed and were found to be beyond cleaning and repair, and inasmuch as no direct sunlight came through the windows, nothing would be put on them. The outer office was carpeted and the walls and ceiling painted prior to moving in. Harmon reviewed for the Executive Committee the salary schedules of ADSA employees, both past and present. The Committee reviewed and discussed the annual salaries of the Executive Secretary and the Assistant Executive Secretary, and approved a recommended increase based on the increased cost of living. Cruse recommended that the employees of ADSA be given a cost of living increase for the year 1979 of 6 to 7%. The recommendat ion was approved by the Executive Committee. It was further recommended that the three lowest paid employees be given consideration as to a possible 10% increase, if they continued to progress in the work assigned to them and assume responsibility.

Cruse reported that after the move into the new facility, three new employees would be added to the staff. This was due to the increased number of pages being published in each of the five journals for which composition and camera-ready copy were prepared.

Blosser reviewed for the Executive Com- mittee the charge to the Internal Affairs Com- mittee following the Annual Meeting, which was a revision of the Constitution and Bylaws of ADSA and revision of the guidelines for Officers and Directors, including the duties of the Treasurer and charges to the various ADSA Committees.

The Committee reviewed the changes proposed in the Constitution and Bylaws at great length to assure that the changes proposed were in keeping with the purpose of ADSA. The Constitution and Bylaws state that proposed changes must be mailed to the members 30 days prior to the time at which they will be voted upon and several means of distribution of these proposed changes were discussed. The Executive Committee approved that the pro-


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posed changes be mailed to the members, along with the preregistration material for the 1979 Annual Meeting, and voted upon at the Annual Business Meeting during the Annual Meeting of ADSA held at Utah State University, Logan, June 24-27, 1979. If the proposed changes are approved at the Business Meeting of the Assoc- iation, the changes will be incorporated in the Constitution and Bylaws, and the entire documents will be published in the Journal Of Dairy Science. Muck pointed out that, according to the Constitution and Bylaws, the geo- graphical regions now referred to as the South- ern Division and the Northeast Division are actually branches. It was suggested to Presi- dent Blosser that he contact the current Pres- idents of the two, and appraise them of the fact that since 1968, according to the Constitution, they are branches rather than divisions of ADSA.

Blosser reported on activities since the 1979 Combined Meeting of ADSA and ASAS. The final attendance for the combined meeting was 3637 of which 1602 were members, 256 non-members, 753 students, 611 women, and 415 children. The results of the questionnaire distributed at the Annual Meeting with regard to holding a combined meeting resulted in replies from 65 ADSA members, 90 ASAS members, and 128 who were members of both Associations. Of those responding, 200 indicated their principal interest was production and 37 indicated products. With regard to favoring a joint meeting 59 replied for every year, 117 every 5 years, and 86 never.

The request of the Northeast and Southern branches of ADSA to be better informed on the activities of ADSA was discussed at length. Some consideration was given to a Board member being appointed a liaison individual to the two branches, as well as inviting the Pres- idents of the two branches to attend the Annual Meeting of the Board as ex-officio members. It was suggested that President Blosser turn the request of the branches over to the Committee on Long Range Planning for their consideration and recommendation to the Board of Directors.

Blosser reported that the policies and procedures for the administration of the West Agro-Chemical Company Award have been completed and the first award would be made

T. H. Blosser, ADSA President, extends appreciation to outgoing directors, C. F. Foreman and D. B. Emmons, for three years service on the board of directors representing the ADSA Production and Dairy Foods Divisions.

in 1979 at the Annual Meeting at Utah State University.

A letter was read from Dean Pond, Univer- sity of Wisconsin, Madison, firming up the date of 1983 for the University of Wisconsin to host the ADSA Annual Meeting.

The Committee considered the request of Glen Schmidt, Ohio State University, that ADSA sponsor some type of a faculty exchange program. Blosser read various comments from the Board of Directors, and it was generally agreed that the service was well worth under- taking, provided it did not place a burden on the National Office or be too costly. After considerable discussion, the Committee approved a notice in the Journal o f Dairy Science of the availability of a faculty exchange program. Those interested would advise the Na- tional Office of their desire for an exchange or position available. The National Office, in turn, would merely transmit the request to those who had contacted the National Office with regard to the faculty exchange program. The details of working out any exchange would be by the individuals concerned and not by the National Office of ADSA.

Publicity prior to and subsequent to the Annual Meeting was an item of considerable discussion. The Executive Committee approved a lifting of any restriction withholding news items until after published in the Journal of Dairy Science. The Executive Committee encouraged the earliest possible release of the


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Awards Program and recipients, as well as the election of officers. The host institution for the Annual Meeting was encouraged to prepare news releases of the installation of officers and awards for release the day after such events. It was further suggested that the department head of individuals named for recipients be advised in advance in order that a news release could be prepared and distributed the day after presen- tation of the awards.

The Committee commented briefly on the invitation from the American Registry Of Certified Animal Scientists and the invitation to ADSA members being eligible for certification. Blosser also indicated that members of the Poultry Science Association receive the same consideration.

The Executive Committee discussed the possibility of enlarging the Intersociety Pres- idents Council by the admission of other organizations interested in the goals of PSA, ADSA, and ASAS. No action was taken, pending the outcome of the Intersociety Presidents Council meeting scheduled for October 18, 1978.

There being no further business to come before the Executive Committee, Blosser adjourned the meeting at 2100 hours, October 17, 1978.

Foreman moved that the recommendations and report of the Executive Committee meeting

7". H. Blosser, ADSA President, installs G. A. Muck as ADSA President for 1979-80.

of October 18, 1978, be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Baumgandt and unanimously approved.

The next agenda item was that of the ADSA Executive Committee Meeting, April 26-27, 1979, in the National Office of ADSA in Cham- paign, IL. The Committee met to conduct interim affairs of the Association as well as to receive and review the annual committee and representative reports.

ADSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SPRING MEETING APRIL 26-27, 1979

The Executive Committee of the American Dairy Science Association met in the National Office on April 26-27, 1979, to receive and review the annual committee and representative reports and to conduct interim affairs of the Association. Those present were: T. H. Blosser, G. A. Muck, L. G. Harmon, W. L. Dunkley, and C. J. Cruse.

Blosser called the meeting to order at 0830, and the first item of business was the review of the minutes of the October 18, 1978, Execu- tive Committee Meeting at Chicago, IL. A correction was noted on page 3 of the report (10B of the Annual Committee Report Book- let) last paragraph, first line, the Dean's name be changed from Pond to Pound.

Blosser called for comments from the ADSA officers and there being none at this time, Harmon was called upon to present the Treas- urer's report for the fiscal year 1978. He reviewed the financial report prepared by Dean Lafferty of Virgil F. Lafferty and Son, Ac- countants, Champaign, IL, which had been distributed to members of the Board shortly after preparation. The financial report for the fiscal year 1978 showed a net gain of $4,545.47. Harmon reviewed the financial status of ADSA as well as sources of income and what effect inflation would have on the financial operation for the next few years. He pointed out that the last dues increase to the members was effective January 1, 1969. The service charge to other organizations for management has not been increased since January 1, 1974. In view of this, and fringe benefits such as group insurance and pension plan, along with other increases in Social Security, etc., the committee recommended the annual membership dues for professional members be increased from $16.00 to $20.00 ($18.00 if paid on or before Decem-


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ber 1), Student Affiliate dues with receipt of the Journal from $8.00 to $10.00 ($9.00 if paid on or before December 1), and Student Affiliate members without the Journal from $4.00 to $5.00.

It was agreed that the service charge for management service by ADSA employees would be increased from $4.00 to $4.50 per member or subscriber serviced. Under terms of the agreement, any change in this document requires notification six (6) months in advance of the effective date. The Executive Secretary was instructed to so advise each of the Pres- idents of this requested change, effective January 1, 1980.

The Executive Committee accepted the Treasurer's report, and instructed the Executive Secretary to include the full Treasurer's report with the summary reports to be distributed at the business meeting at the 1979 Annual Meeting of ADSA.

Blosser led the discussion of the disposition of the submitted reports from chairmen of the ADSA committees and Representatives. The original reports submitted by the Committee Chairmen and Representatives are on file in the National Office of ADSA. The Executive Com- mittee received and reviewed, individually, all reports received through April 25. Blosser assumed the responsibility of acknowledging each of the reports and setting forth to the

T. 14. Blosser, ADSA President, installs J. R. Camp- bell as ADSA Vice President.

Committee Chairmen and Representatives the actions and recommendations of the Executive Committee to the Board of Directors regarding these reports.

ADSA COMMITTEE REPORTS

Editor-in-Chief. Submitted by L. D. McGil- liard; accepted and recommended approval.

Dairy Foods Division. Submitted by Ed Egermeier; noted the continuing problem which seems to exist in connection with the preparation of the Dairy Foods Division Program for the annual meeting; accepted and recommended approval.

Dairy Foods Research Section. Submitted by C. V. Morr; accepted and recommended approval.

Production Division. Submitted by Roger Hemken; noted request for $800 for travel and subsistence in connection with the preparation of the Production Division program for 1980; the Board in action in 1977 previously approved as a policy actual expenses incurred by both divisions in the preparation of the Annual Meeting Program; accepted and recommended approval.

Student Affiliate Division. Submitted by Bruce Bernhoft; accepted and recommended approval with commendation to the Student Affiliate Division for its productive activities.

Northeast Branch. Submitted by J. B. Holter; noted the terminology for the two regional groups should be Branch rather than Division; accepted and recommended approval.

Southern Branch. Submitted by H. Joe Bearden; accepted and recommended approval.

ADSA Executive Committee. Accepted and recommended approval.

Internal Affairs Committee. Submitted by George Much; instructed the Committee to review the awarding of pins to life members of ADSA and to recipients of the Award of Honor and Distinguished Service Award; accepted and recommended approval.

International Relations Committee. Sub- mitted by Frank Kosikowski; noted the request for funds for the International Relations Committee which was approved for 1978-79 activities; accepted and recommended approval.

Journal Management Committee; Submitted by Charles V. Morr; accepted and recommended approval.



Program Committee. Submitted by B. R. Baumgardt; accepted and recommended approval with commendation for being so effective and efficient in the preparation of the 1 9 7 9 Annual Meeting Program.

Historian. Submitted by G. Malcolm Trout; accepted and recommended approval.

Undergraduate Recognition Awards Com- mittee. Submitted by J. T. Cardwell; noted request for incidental expenses incurred by the Committee; accepted and recommended approval.

Research Committee. Submitted by W. M. Roberts; accepted and recommended approval with commendation for outstanding activity of this Committee during the past year.

75th ADSA Anniversary Committee. Sub- mitted by A. S. Achacoso; accepted and recommended approval.

Drugs, Chemicals, and Additives Committee. Submitted by George F. Fries; accepted and recommended approval.

Environmental Quality. Submitted by T. A. McCaskey; noted request for funds to attend the 4th ISLA Program Committee Meeting; accepted and recommended approval.

ADSA REPRESENTATIVE REPORTS

American Forage and Grassland Council. Submitted by D. R. Waldo; accepted and recommended approval.

Dairy Remembrance Fund. Submitted by Fred J. Greiner; accepted and recommended approval.

National Mastiffs Council. Submitted by J. W. Smith; accepted and recommended approval.

National Research Council. Submitted By Eric W. Swanson; accepted and recommended approval.

AFMA Nutrition Council. Submitted by Jimmy H. Clark; accepted and recommended approval.

National Cooperative DHI Program. Sub- mitted by H. C. Gilmore; accepted and recommended approval.

US Animal Health Association. Submitted by H. J. Bearden; accepted and recommended approval.

World Association for Animal Production. Submitted by N. L. Jacobson; accepted and recommended approval.

Newly installed ADSA President, G. A. Muck, presents T. 14. Blosser with the ADSA Past President rib- bon.

Intersociety Council of Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Production. Submitted by Gary H. Richardson; accepted and recommended approval.

Council of Agricultural Science and Tech- nology. Submitted by H. E. Calbert and R. P. Niedermeier; requested comment about CAST, its role, and whether or not there is any reason why ADSA should reconsider its relationship to CAST; accepted and recommended approval.

At the time of the meeting of the ADSA Executive Committee the following committees and/or representatives had not submitted a report: Business and Industry Section, Educa- tion Committee, Long-Range Planning Com- mittee, Membership Committee, ADSA Animal Care, American Association for the Advance- ment of Science, National Association of Animal Breeders, Ralston Purina Fellowship Award, Three A Sanitary Standards, and American Association for Creditation of Laboratory Animal Care.

The Executive Committee reviewed the policy on news releases concerning installation of ADSA officers and recipients of awards. Heretofore, only donors of the awards were given prior notice of the recipient, as well as a copy of the citation and a photograph. Host institutions were furnished with citations for preliminary preparation of news releases. The



G. A. Muck, incoming ADSA President, presents T. H. Blosser with the Past President plaque and con- gratulated him for his outstanding services during his term as President.

Committee approved more advanced release of news on the installation of ADSA officers as well as recipients of awards. For the 1979 Annual Meeting the Executive Secretary was instructed to prepare a news release on the installation of officers and recipients of the 11 awards to some 260 agricultural editors, chairmen, or heads of departments of those being honored but not to be released on or before June 25, 1979.

In keeping with publicity, Harmon suggested that the Annual Meeting of ADSA in the future be listed in other agricultural journals, and the Committee volunteered to forward to the National Office the listing of those journals they felt would list the ADSA Annual Meeting dates in coming events sections.

The Committee discussed the method by which the proceedings of the International Dairy Goats Symposium would be published. Several suggestions were made, not only from the Committee but from others, that it be made a part of an issue of the Journal o f Dairy Science, published as a separate monograph, or as a supplement to the current volume of the Journal of Dairy Science. The Executive Committee recommends that the proceedings of the Symposium be published as a supplement to the current volume of the Journal of Dairy Science. Their decision was based on the fact that not everyone who receives the Journal

of Dairy Science would be interested in the proceedings of the Symposium, and as a supplement it could be made available for sale to those outside of the American Dairy Science Association.

Blosser reported on the activity of the Intersociety Presidents Council at the Southern Meeting of ASAS and ADSA. He discussed the ways, means, and to whom the brochures entitled, "Food From Animals: Research To Feed The 21st Century," and "Animal Agri- cultural Research Needs" would be distributed. It was agreed by the Intersociety Presidents that Conrad Kercher, President of ASAS, would furnish the Executive Secretary of ADSA with a listing of those that should receive the two brochures. The list consisted of USDA and USDA related personnel, Deans, Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Members of Committee on Appropriation-House of Representatives, US Congress, and Department Heads of Animal, Dairy, and Poultry Science. C. Eugene Allen, University of Minnesota, furnished a mailing list of approximately 40 individuals to whom he requested the "Animal Agricultural Research Needs" brochure be mailed. These were individuals that he had asked to attend a meeting on March 28, 1979 on meat research priorities.

To get industry involved, another meeting was called for April 10, 1979, in the offices of the National Milk Producers Federation, Washington, DC. Those in attendance were: Connie Kercher, Don Kinsman, Ken May, Tim Blosser, Bill Roberts, Leo Jensen, Irv Omtvedt, Bernie Liska, and Marc Buchanan. From industry there were 13 representatives. The two brochures were distributed, and an explanation of the activity of the Research Committee during the past year was presented. At this time the meeting was more or less turned over to the representatives from industry, and they agreed to form an informal group with the title of Forum on Animal Agriculture. It was suggested that the next meeting of the industry representatives would be October 18-19, but, the Intersociety Presidents would not be involved unless they were invited to attend by this group.

Blosser advised the Executive Committee of Miles Laboratory's interest in sponsoring an international award with the objectives and guidelines to be developed. One suggestion was that it be awarded annually to an individual



who has contributed significantly to international milk technology and production or international milk and milk products development. The award would consist of a $1,000, a plaque, and reasonable travel expense. The Executive Committee recommended that an attempt be made to make the first award at the 1980 Annual Meeting. The Internal Affairs Committee was to review with the sponsor the objectives and guidelines in administering this award and report to the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting.

Cruse reported on the status of the selection committee in naming recipients for the 1979 awards. At the time four recipients had not been named, but in a recent contact with the Chairman of the Selection Committee, all was in process. The Membership Directory for ADSA originally was planned for 1980, and the Executive Committee requested that Student Affiliate Members be identified in some way in the Directory and that the area of primary interest limited to Production Division or Dairy Foods Research Division. In addition to this, the Committee recommended the listing of Past Presidents of ADSA and award winners be carried in the Membership Directory.

Cruse reviewed for the Executive Committee the bonding policy of Cruse and Schmidt and recommended, due to the change over the past several years, that the amount of bonding for each be raised to $250,000. The Executive Committee recommended approval of this change, effective with the renewal of the policy, which is September 1, 1979. In addition to this, Cruse advised that he was approaching each of the other organizations with the same request and that each organization pay the premium for bonding of Cruse and Schmidt.

Blosser presented a letter from Center for Science in the Public Interest, and after discussion it was agreed that the letter and a reply would be presented to the Board for further discussion. The point of the letter was the opposition of Center for Science in the Public Interest to the Council of Agricultural Science and Technology.

A letter was presented from the Council of Agricultural and Scientific Technology stating that a dues increase of approximately 20% would go into effect January 1, 1980. The Executive Committee accepted the letter and recommended approval.

Cruse reported the status of the faculty exchange as proposed by Glenn Schmidt; the copy prepared by Schmidt was in two issues of the Journal o f Dairy Science, but as of the current date no inquiries have been received in the National Office.

A discussion was held on the ADSA Role of Fundamentals in Dairy Chemistry Newsletter request for delay of a public hearing by the FDA from July to December. The Executive Committee adjourned at 1800.

On Friday morning, April 27, the Executive Committee again met in the National Office at 0830 for the purpose of naming individuals to ADSA committees and representatives for the year 1979-80. The appointment of members to committees and representatives was headed by Muck, and this part of the Executive Com- mittee's work was completed by 1130.

The next item of business was action on committee reports that had been received after the Executive Committee meeting in April. Reports received after that date and prior to the annual meeting of the Board were considered one by one and approved by the Board of Directors. Those committees submitting a report late were named in the Executive Com- mittee report.

A motion was made by Dunldey and seconded by Foreman that in the future a report

7". H. Blosser, ADSA President, presents director ribbons to incoming directors, R. T. Marshall and Roger Hemkin, who for the next three years will serve as members of the Board representing the Production and Dairy Foods Division.


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would not be called from the Associate Editor, but his comments would be incorporated in the report submit ted by the Editor-in-Chief. The second motion was that reports would not be called from the Dairy Foods Research Section and the Industry and Business Section, but the Chairman of the Division would incorporate in the Dairy Foods Division report comments from the two sections. Motion unanimously approved.

Foreman moved, and the motion was seconded by Martin, that the Executive Com- mittee report of April 26-27, 1979, be accepted. The motion was approved unanimously.

(Note: All of the committee reports for 1978-79 are on file in the ADSA National Office at Champaign, IL and are available to any member upon request.)

Executive Secretary's Report . There are 16 people on the ADSA staff serving 6 organizations. Nine are in composition, 4 in administration, and 2 in management. One vacancy exists. The editor, technical editor, and secretary for SSR and the Director of ARCAS work in the ADSA off ice .

Circulation of the Journal o f Dairy Science for June 1979 was 4,826 compared to 4,816 in June 1978. Six more pages were published in 1978 than in 1977 (2,018 in 1977 and 2,024 in 1978).

While 92 candidates were nominated for the 11 awards administered by ADSA, only 60 dossiers were received. As recipients were named, donors were notified and were requested to advise the National Office of their acceptance of the recipient. Citations and photo- graphs were forwarded to the donor. News releases were prepared and sent to 267 agricultural editors and to chairmen and/or de- par tment heads of recipients' institutions. The principle nominator of each candidate also was advised. A copy of each citation was forwarded to the host inst i tut ion for use by the information division of that institution.

Applications for life membership in ADSA were received from: A. L. Bortree, Pennsylvania State University; W. J. Brakel, Ohio State University; W. L. Dunkley, University of California; H. A. Keener, New Hampshire; R. L. Leighton, University of Minnesota; J. C. Olson, FDA, Washington, DC; R. H. Ross, University of Idaho.

Notification has been received of the follow-

ing deaths since the last annual meeting; W. Carson Brown, Arizona; S. J. Brownell, Florida; H. G. Webster, Canada; O. T. Fosgate, Georgia; Davis Siegmund, Indiana; Robert Bechtle, Kansas; Robert Rawlins, Indiana; J. G. Brereton, New York; C. Loamis, South Carolina; C. Y. Cannon, Utah; P. A. Downs, Nebraska; and P. A. Iverson, Iowa.

The time and place scheduled for future meetings is as follows:

June 15-18, 1980-Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

June 28-July 1, 1981--Louisina State University, Baton Rouge

June 27-30, 1982-Pennsylvania State Uni- versity, University Park

June 26-29, 1983-Univers i ty of Wisconsin, Madison

Blosser reviewed his attendance of the ADSA Northeast Branch, Amherst, MA, in July, 1978; Southern Branch, New Orleans, LA, in February, 1979; and Northeast Branch in Morgantown, WV, in June, 1979. He encouraged future Presidents of ADSA to at tend the annual branch meetings and to participate in board meetings of the branches when requested.

Blosser reviewed correspondence that he had received as President of ADSA and advised the Board of action he had taken on the various re- quests received. A letter from the Director of ARCAS inviting ADSA to participate in the ASAS ARCAS program was presented to the Board. Harmon commented on action taken by the ADSA Board during the year that he was President. At that time the Board recommended that membership in ARCAS be on an individual basis with no recommendations pro or con by the Association.

Baumgardt advised the Board of the Inter- national Goat Symposium to be held during the 1979 Annual Meeting. A grant of $18,396 had been received from the Agency for International Development, Washington, DC and $2,500 from USDA-SEA, Beltsville, MD. Baumgardt stated that Blosser was to be commended as President of ADSA for his efforts in securing funds to support the International Dairy Goat Symposium.

Muck, as Chairman of the Internal Affairs Committee, reported on revision of the Con- st i tut ion and Bylaws. The proposed changes were mailed to the members on April 2, 1979, in keeping with the Constitution and Bylaws,



and they would be voted upon at the 1979 Annual Business Meeting. Muck also stated that the informational guidelines for officers and directors of ADSA first presented at the 1978 Board meeting were being revised. The Internal Affairs Committee also prepared charges and guidelines for the various ADSA committees. Dunkley suggested guidelines to ADSA committees contain a statement with regard to the annual report. The statement should indicate that an annual report is expected for consideration by the ADSA Executive Committee meeting held each spring to receive and review the annual reports of committees and representatives. Time does not allow for late reports to be given due consideration at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors.

A suggestion was made and approved by the Board that the word "chairperson" replace the word "chairman" throughout the Constitution and Bylaws.

Dunkley reported on his attendance at the International Dairy Federation and Interna- tional Dairy Congress meeting in 1978 and announced that the next meeting woutd be in Russia in 1982.

Blosser called upon Bruce Bernhoft, Presi- dent of the Student Affiliate Division, for any comments he wished to make. Bernhoft commented on the activities of the students at both the Northeast and the Southern Branch Annual Meetings. From the discussions the question arose as to what states are in the Northeast Branch and what states are in the Southern Branch.

From the records in the National Office of ADSA the following are in the Northeast Branch and the Southern Branch: Northeast Branch Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont West Virginia Canada:

Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Newfoundland

Southern Branch Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia Central America South America Caribbean Portions of Mexico

Muck advised the Board of interest of a sponsor for an International Dairy Science Award to be made annually to give international recognition of outstanding contributions by an individual for improving the processing, production, and/or market- ing of milk and milk products. The selection committee would be made up of international members in addition to those from the United States. The recipient might or might not be a member of the American Dairy Science Association. Following this announcement, there was considerable discussion, which led to a move by Dunkley that further considera- t ion of an international award be referred to the Executive Committee of ADSA to determine what committee would deal with the finalization, if any, of an international award to be administered by ADSA. The motion was seconded by Baumgardt and passed.

The next item was the eligibility for awards, and particularly for the Borden Award. Re- search contributions must be within the last five years for all awards except for the Borden Award, in which case research contributions can be within the last ten years. It was the consensus of the Board that for the Borden Award, no problem would be encountered in allowing an overlap of five years.

The Board reaffirmed the policy that a



recipient of the Distinguished Service Award may or may not be a member of ADSA. This is a policy of long standing, and after consideration by the Interal Affairs Committee; no recommendation for change was made.

The Board of Directors next considered the establishment of a standing ADSA Awards Committee to review annually the policies, procedures, and selection of recipients for awards administered by ADSA. Following lengthy discussion, Dunkley moved that the incoming President appoint a standing ADSA Awards Committee whose charges would be developed by the Internal Affairs Committee. The motion was seconded by Baumgardt, and the question was called. There were four voting for the motion and five against; therefore, the motion failed.

The Board next considered the financial status of the Northeast and the Southern Branches of ADSA. Both had experienced deficit spending during the past year, and, inasmuch as the Board encourages the regional annual meetings, the annual allocation of funds from the National Office to the Branches was increased from $1.00 per member in the Branch to $1.50 per member in the Branch.

Affiliation with other organizations was discussed by the Board members. A. D. McGil- liard, Iowa State University, Ames, is ADSA representative to the American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care. The Board reaffirmed the policy of continuing to appoint annually a representative to AAALAC without financial support of the Associa- tion.

Blosser called upon Dunkley to present the history of US involvement with the Inter- national Dairy Federation and activities that had taken place during the past year. The following report was given for consideration by the Board of Directors.

Report to the Board of Directors on an Exper- imental IDF Committee

An initial meeting of the "experimental IDF Commit tee" was held in Chicago June 5th. In attendance were Mr. Bob Anderson (NCI/ABI), Mr. Warren Clark (ADMI/WPI), Dr. John Nelson (Kraft, Inc.), Mr. John Sliter and Mr. Glenn Lake (UDIA), and Mr. Greg Farnham (Dairyland Food Laboratories, Inc.).

1. The history of US involvement with IDF

was reviewed and the various pros and cons discussed. The IDF proposal of an "experimental Committee" was reviewed. The consensus was to approach the formation of the Committee in a positive way with due regard to the concensus of those individuals who question the value of IDF membership. The interim period of the Committee 's existence would be viewed as a trial to: 1) solicit a broadly-based membership, 2) educate members and non- members on the workings of IDF, and 3) assess the need and desire for a permanent US Na- tional Committee.

2. The group reviewed a draft of the proposed functioning of an experimental (interim) Committee and made necessary revisions. The revised proposal is attached. The group was also given a copy of the IDF Program of Work of 1979.

3. A second introductory meeting of the interim Committee will be scheduled during the ADSA meeting in Logan to coincide with the Symposium on International Challenges and Perspectives. John Nelson and John Sliter will coordinate details and act as spokesmen for this meeting.

4. The group agreed to meet shortly after the Logan meeting to assess the next stage. This would probably involve an early July meeting of interested members to prepare details for a general organizational meeting and call for members during July. At that time the bylaws and procedures would be prepared for adop- tion, officers selected, and plans made for US representation at the IDF General Sessions in Montreux, September 9-14.

5. The group was advised that Professor H. Kay, President of the IDF Commission of Studies, will likely be in North America during July and coordination for a meeting with him is suggested. It was also suggested that the group could call on Ken Savage and Doug Emmons (Canada) for assistance on these and other related matters.

6. The group requested that Farnham write a letter to Mr. Pat Healy (NMPF) advising him of the Logan meeting.

7. Warren Clark requested a copy of the initial letter mailed to interested persons b e sent to those of the group who had not received same.

The proposed functioning of an interim United States National Committee of the


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International Dairy Federation is as follows. 1. The name of the organization shall be the "Interim National Committee of IDF in the USA". 2. The Committee shall be the member organization for the United States of America in the International Dairy Federation until December 31, 1980. IDF membership fee shall be waived for this period. 3. The purposes and objectives of the Com- mittee are :

a. to assess the need for a permanent United States National Committee of IDF; b. to provide a means of representation for those likely to benefit from or contribute to the purposes and activities of the Interna- tional Dairy Federation, and of the Com- mittee ; c. to organize effective United States par- t icipation in and contribution to the work of the International Dairy Federation; d. to provide effective communication and utilization in the United States of the results of the work and activities of the Interna- tional Dairy Federation.

4. The members of the Committee shall be persons involved in the United States dairy industry interested in the objectives and purposes of the Committee and of the IDF.

a. Membership may be on a personal basis, or as a representative of an organization, institution, or association. b. Members shall pay an initial fee of $100 and may be additionally assessed from time to time based on the needs as determined by a majori ty of the Committee. c. A prospective member shall, upon writ ten notice and payment of initial fee to the Committee Secretary, become a member for the duration of the Committee 's existence.

5. The Committee shall select a Chairman, a Secretary who will be responsible for communication between the IDF and Committee members, a Treasurer, and any other officers necessary to further the objectives and purposes of the Committee. 6. Meetings of the Committee shall be held from time to time at the call of the Chairman and all members are entit led to attend. Pro- ceedings of all meetings shall be communicated to members. 7. Liaison advisory groups may be named by the Committee. These groups shall consist of

members and/or non-members who represent various institutions, organizations, associations, or government and whose views and expertise will further the objectives and purposes of the Committee. 8. The disbursement of funds of the Committee shall be made in furtherance of the objectives and purposes of the Committee. Expenses incurred in participation at any meeting of the Committee, liaison advisory groups, or of the International Dairy Federation by any individual shall be paid by that individual or his organization, unless otherwise indicated by the Committee. 9. United States participation in the work and activities of the International Dairy Federation or any of its Commissions shall be under the direction of the Committee. 10. Commission representatives shall be expert advisors to the Committee who may represent the Committee at International Dairy Federa- t ion meetings, act as Chairman of ad hoc subcommittees, and otherwise assist the Com- mittee. 11. Bylaws may be adopted or amended at any meeting of the Committee provided thir ty days notice has been provided and a copy of the proposed amendment has been included with the notice. 12. The Committee shall issue a report no later than April 1, 1981 reviewing its previous work and its assessment of the need for an official, permanent United States National Committee of IDF.

Dunkley presented three motions for consideration by the Board as follows: 1) ADSA apply for membership in the Interim Com- mittee, 2) ADSA appoint a representative for a period of activity of the Interim Committee, and 3) the Executive Committee, perhaps through an ad hoc committee, develop guidelines regarding the extent of financial com- mitment by ADSA for membership dues and financial support of representatives to the Interim Committee.

Dunkley moved that ADSA consider favor- ably application for membership in the Interim Committee of IDF in the United States and encouraged the Executive Committee to keep assessed of developments and to apply for membership if they deem it appropriate. The motion was seconded by Touchberry.

Harmon moved the motion be tabled until



the reorganization of the Board Wednesday morning, June 27, 1979. The motion was seconded by Egermeier, and a vote was called. There were five votes for tabling the motion and three against.

Muck reported that we would continue with a representative to the AAA Sanitary Standards Committee but would not name three individuals as has been in the past. ADSA would continue to have a representative for liason with the American Society of Agronomy.

The Board reviewed the activities of the Council of Agricultural Society and Technology and reaffirmed their endorsement of this organization and its activities. Blosser presented a let ter from the President of CAST stating that dues in the organization would increase by approximately 20% effective January 1, 1980. The Board approved continuation of affiliation with CAST at the increased dues rate requested.

Muck presented a recommendation from the Internal Affairs Committee that a tie tack fashioned after the ADSA logo be presented to life members and recipients of the Award of

Honor and Distinguished Service Award. After a lengthy discussion regarding the tie tack, Foreman moved that effective in 1980, a t ie tack with a small diamond would be presented to each life member and recipients of the Award of Honor and Distinguished Service Award. The motion was seconded by Touch- berry. The question was called for, and a show of hands by the voting members killed the motion by a vote of three for and six against the awarding of the tie tacks. Representatives of the host insti tution indicated that they would like to present the incoming and outgoing Presidents with a tie tack with a small diamond inset at some appropriate time. Foreman moved, seconded by Touchberry, that the host insti tution be permit ted to present the tie tacks to the incoming and outgoing Presi- dent. Motion passed.

President Blosser called for any additional business to be considered by the Board, and there being none, he expressed his appreciation to all Board members for their help during the past year. The meeting was adjourned at 1705.


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