CoSIDA Board Conference Call

(Full Board  Call)


I. President Tammy Boclair (Vanderbilt) discussed possible options for
guest speakers for the 2004 Convention in Calgary.


II.  The Vice Presidents gave brief updates on their respective areas
for the 2004 Convention. Third Vice President Doug Dull (Maryland) said
information and nomination forms for the 2004 CoSIDA Awards would be
ready for the February Digest and to put on-line on the website.


III. Director of On-line Services Maxey Parrish (Waco, Texas) said he
was getting ready begin including photos on the CoSIDA website and was
working with ICS on the project.


IV. Director of Marketing Ed Carpenter (Boston University) gave the
board an update on the heart surgery that former CoSIDA President Howie
Davis had undergone.


V. Carpenter gave an update on the  search for an Academic All-America
program sponsor.


VI. Under old business, At-Large Representative Judy Willson (Sun Belt
Conference) moved to take a vote on the Academic All-America Hall of
Fame Dinner off the table. Seconded and passed. After discussion, there
was a vote to accept an offer for hosting the Hall of Fame dinner that
would include CoSIDA covering the cost of approximately $21,955. The
motion was seconded and passed unanimously.


Call was adjourned.