There was also a discussion about the possibility of moving the conference from March to January. No conclusions were reached in this regard. While this is unfortunate, Iraj indicated that the alternative was to have two big events in the same year, and none the next year. Another member pointed out that for those who work on an academic calendar the current situation actually has two conferences within one year, and none the next academic year. It appears further thought is needed on this point, and no decisions were made regarding moving the off years.
Suggestions are welcome.
Further suggestions from the TST membership are being solicited. Iraj informed us that Kluwer has recently purchased Baltzer, and so for this reason negotiations in this regard need to be restarted with the new owners of Baltzer. We need to move on this problem. Nominations for these vacancies are solicited from the TST membership as soon as possible. Current members of the council and officers who feel they do not have time are encouraged to let the chair know so that replacements for them can also be made at the same time.