The Michigan Section functions well because of the commitment of the many
people who volunteer time, effort, and ideas. I want to take this opportunity
to recognize just a few of these wonderful individuals.
Jerry Grossman (OU) ends his three-year term as Section Governor in July, 2004. John Mooningham (SVSU), Janet Andersen (Hope C), and Jerry form the Nominating Committee for the new Governor. We will submit at least two nominations for Sectional Governor to the national MAA by November 14. The election will be conducted by a mail vote in the winter.
John Mooningham (SVSU) is Past Chair of the Section this year. On behalf of the Michigan Section, I want to thank John for his service as Section Chair and in many other capacities over a long period of time.
Tom Zerger (SVSU) and the other members of the Local Arrangements Committee did a superb job at last May’s meeting at Saginaw Valley State University. Gerard Venema (Calvin C), the new Four-year Vice Chair and Co-Chair of the Program Committee, will guide the development of the program for the 2004 Section meeting, which will be hosted by Oakland University on May 7 and 8. The members of the Local Arrangements Committee this year are Jack Nachman (chair), Kevin Andrews, Eddie Cheng, Jerry Grossman, and Serge Kruk (all of OU).
Scott Barnett (Henry Ford CC) was reelected to another term as Two-year College Vice Chair. I enjoyed working with Scott on the conference program last year—he was instrumental in putting the Section meeting program together last year and did a great job. I am sure he will do the same again this year. Chris Gardiner (EMU) has agreed to serve on the Section Audit Committee this year and Margret Höft (UM-Dearborn) was reelected as Secretary/Treasurer for one more year.
Thanks also go to the Ad Manager Matthew Boelkins (GVSU), Public Information Officer Bob Xeras (SHU, retired), Webmaster Earl Fife (Calvin C), MMPC Director David Redman (Delta C), HSVLP Directors Brian Snyder and Evan Schemm (LSSU), Newsletter Editor Norman Richert (Math. Reviews), and all the others whose continuing contributions to the section deserve recognition.
As you can see, the efforts of many people are needed to keep the Section running smoothly. I encourage you to volunteer (or volunteer a colleague) to serve on a Section committee or in some other capacity. The Nominating Committee this year consists of John Mooningham, Scott Barnett, and Jody Sorensen (GVSU). I am sure they will be happy to consider any names you submit.
Steve Schlicker, Chair