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2010 Simms Conference
September 23-Sept. 25, 2010 Plans for the
2010 Simms Conference at the University of South Carolina are
now finalized. Members and others who are interested in Simms's
life and works
are cordially invited to attend. Conference information can be
found HERE.
WGSS Constitution and Bylaws
An updated edition of the
society's constitution and bylaws can be found
HERE.
Spring 2010 Newsletter
The Spring 2010 Simms Newsletter has been
mailed to society members. Please let us know know if you have
not received your copy. An electronic edition is available in
PDF format
HERE.
Changes to the WGSS Bylaws
At the June 10, 2009
Executive Council meeting, the issue was raised that in order
for the Society to function properly, the Bylaws need to be
amended to allow for interim officers to be appointed when an
office becomes vacant.
On November 17, 2009 a ballot was mailed to the
membership to vote to amend the relevant section of the
Bylaws:
The President-elect, Secretary-Treasurer, and
at-large members are nominated by the Executive Council (with
nominations also being accepted from the floor) and are
elected to two-year terms by majority vote of the members
present at the business meeting.
The membership unanimously voted to approved
the following addition to the Bylaws to handle those
situations:
If vacancies occur due to resignations or any
other circumstances, replacements for the remainder of the
two-year terms will be appointed by the President, with the
advice of the officers, the at-large members, and the ex
officio members.
These changes will be added to
the society bylaws. Thanks to all members who participated in
this process.
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