Governor's Report

Here are some highlights from the Board of Governors meeting at the MathFest in Knoxville: John Kenelly was re-elected treasurer. New auditors have been chosen (this is done every 5 years). Dues revenue grew, the core membership is stable, and the retention rate is steady. Book sales continue to grow, with strong sales through Amazon.

Public policy involvement continues, with MAA and others arguing in Washington that the American Competitiveness Initiative, which increases funding for research in the physical sciences and engineering, can’t be accomplished without also supporting mathematical sciences research. There was a Finding Common Ground meeting at IUPUI in February 2006, with intense discussions within the groups attending on “flashpoint issues” in K–12 education.

The MAA Tensor Foundation and SUMMA announced a new program with support for enrichment programs for underrepresented minorities in middle and high schools.

Mathematical tours featured a China tour in June 2006; there will be an Euler tour in 2007, and Peru in 2008. A new movie is being produced about the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) team. The Carriage House renovation at the Washington HQ is almost ready. It is booked with MAA meetings in October–November, with a grand opening planned for Spring 2007.

Ruth Favro, Governor

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