Discussion ensued and Houston suggested the endowment and contest committees explore the issue and report at a future date. Board Meeting Schedule David Boardman suggested a policy be instituted which would require the board of directors meet in Columbia at least once a year. Discussion ensued and members present agreed that every other year is acceptable. Executive Director's Report Houston reported that the board had a meeting scheduled for Friday, June 4, with Dean Mills, Missouri School of Journalism. Mexico Project Periodistas de Investigacion is incorporated.
Work continues on the transfer of assets and building a board of directors.
IRE hopes to continue working with Periodistas de Investigacion and assisting with border workshops. Membership Houston reported that IRE membership is continuing to grow. Lisa Getter asked that John Green, membership coordinator, be officially recognized for his efforts in building membership. Houston further reported that Judy Miller, Stephen Miller, Len Bruzzese, Tom McGinty and he would be attending the Unity 99 conference in Seattle in July. The number of attendees is limited to 150 persons per conference with John Ullman conducting the training at each seminar.