The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m.

Council selected the following persons for the Committee on Committees (Bradley, Hernandez, Landis, Peters, Risch), Council Policy Committee (Dickie, Lawlor, Moy, Siebert) and Nominations and Elections (Breazeale, Dorhout, Fenselau, Jurs, and Twiss-Brooks, for full terms, Wilson for a 2-year term, and Chasar for a 1-year term). In the Fall, the election for President-Elect will be held with Francisco and Michl as the Candidates. There will also be elections in the Fall, for Districts III and VI, and At-Large Directors.

President Bursten reported on his representation of the Society and especially the Society's advocacy on Federal funding. Bursten also reported on the status of the ACS Fellows Program.

President-Elect Lane reported on the theme (Nanoscience) for the Salt Lake City Meeting and the Washington Meeting (Chemistry and Global Security). There will be a meeting-wide address on Sunday in Salt Lake City.

Past-President Hunt reported on her efforts, including acknowledgements of the 40th Anniversary of Project Seed and other efforts relative to the Strategic Plan. Sustainability now has "level 1" priority. A short film on the transforming power of chemistry was shown.

Chairman of the Board Benham reported on the progress of the ACS Strategic Plan and gave an update (in response to a question) on a lawsuit the Society is involved in.

Executive Director Jacobs gave a report on the Society, including the new CEN Online edition. A sample should be available at: www.cendigital.org/cendigital/sample

The Committee on Committees recommended continuation of the Committees on Chemistry and Public Affairs and Patents and Related Matters, and Council concurred. Councilors were recognized for service on various committees, as committee chairs, and for service on Council (15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 years).

Budget and Finance reported that the Society should end the year with $9.1 M in revenue from operations, although the investments are questionable due to market conditions. The Society operates a review process (PRAG) for Society Programs.

There was a general discussion on Achieving Sustainability. The ACS should be a leader in hosting a meeting with sustainable characteristics. The web site www.acs.org/globalchallenges has more nformation.

Membership Affairs reported on the new student members. A petition to amend the bylaws on changing membership dues for Society Affiliates passed. The Member-Get-A-Member Program is working well.

The Divisional Activities Committee proposed a new allocation formula for Division funding which was passed. A proposal to form a new Division of Catalysis (Probationary) was passed by Council.

The Committee on Economic and Professional Affairs reported on proposed Professional Employment Guidelines. They will be voted on at the Salt Lake City meeting (I have a copy of the draft guidelines).

Local Section Activities reported on the ChemLuminary awards at this meeting.

Meetings and Activities reported that there were 14,026 attendees at the Technical Meeting, with 511 booths (largest ever) at the Exposition. The meeting fee will increase by $10 next year.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:00 noon.

Respectfully Submitted,

Frank D. Blum, Councilor
South Central Missouri Section, ACS

Note: I serve the Society on the Elected Committee on Nominations and Elections (2005-2007, 2008-2010), and as consultant to the Committees on Divisional Activities and Publications. On Sunday, I co-mod erated a Town Hall Meeting with candidates for two Director-at-Large positions.
I have a detailed Agenda Book in my office with more information. Contact me if you have additional questions.