Business Meeting Midwest Philosophy of Education

Chicago State Univesity

11-12-04

Chair: Dr. Alexander Makedon, President

Attendance: Jason Helfer, Phil Smith, Jon Fennell, Joseph Yacoub, Marjory Oliker, Mary Swieton, Ronald Swartz, James Scott Johnston, Ricasso C. Pipan, Rose Gong, Allan Johnston, Guillemette Johnston, Athanase Gahungu, Alexander Makedon

A. Approval of Minutes of …

Amendments:

1) The checking account of MPES is at Credit Union 1.

2) Professor Makedon read several constitutions to write the present constitution of MPES

The minutes were approved, as, amended, unanimously (Smith/Pipan)

B. New Business

I. President's Report

Dr. Makedon, president, reported on the achievements and future prospects of the Society, including its financial health, academic contributions, and progress in the publication of the Proceedings.

II. Treasurer's Report

Professor Rose Gong presented the treasurer's report. As of October 12, 2004, the balance of the MPES checking account at Credit Union 1 (account #128366) is $3,845.37.

Professor Makedon, outgoing president, reported that MPES owed:

- $50 to Educational Theory

- $54 to the publisher

- $65 to Prof. Don Smith

A motion was made to accept the treasurer's report as amended (…./….)

VI. Motion to thank Dr. Makedon

A motion was made to thank Dr. Makedon, for his service as president of the MPES these past 2 years. Unanimously approved.

A motion was made that the elected MPES officers should send a letter to all deans of the past officers in recognition of their service to MPES. Unanimously approved

VII. Lifetime Membership to Mrs. Marjory Oliker

A lifetime membership award was presented to Mrs. Marjory Oliker for her aid and commitment to the Society.

VIII. Election of Officers

The following officers were unanimously voted in:

- President: Richard C. Pipan, Oakland University (Michigan)

- Vice-President: Jason Helfer, Millikin University

- Treasurer: James Scott Johnston, Eastern Illinois University

- Secretary: Allan Johnston, DePaul University

Webmaster: Alexander Makedon

XIII. Venue for Next Conference

It was decided that the new officers elect will make the decision about the venue for next conference by January 1st, 2005.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:10PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Athanase Gahungu, Secretary