JAVS Summer 1998

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Motion made Qanzen), seconded, and unanimously agreed that the AVS proposal for the officers representing North America be accepted by acclamation so that elections of the European representation will be elected by ballot as soon as possible, with the following stipulations: 1. This is not a normal case, but it is put into place to expedite the election process this one time only. 2. That the ES and AES positions are only for the next three years. 3. That the AES will be elected by European ballot. Motion made (Pounds), seconded, and unanimously agreed that the stipulations as stated on this particular report be accepted in total and that the by-law meeting referring to officer travel is covered by the motion passed in Austin TX 6-6-97, page 2. Janzen requested clarification on the discrepancy of the AVS payments to the IVG and the financial sheet provided. He requested that a financial report be circulated from AVS treasurer to CVS treasurer with this clarification.

Motion made (Lenkewitz), seconded, and unanimously agreed that the AVS, CVS, and NG continue to collaborate on the International Congresses as in the past system.

Motion made (Pounds), seconded, and unanimously agreed that being hosted by the UK violists, specifically John White and James Durant at the RSAMD, this Board goes on record as favoring the establishment of a British Viola Society, as a section of the IVG, and that we dedicate ourselves to that end.

Furthermore, that we are deeply grateful to John White for hosting the XXVI International Viola Congress.

Meeting adjourned 3:05 p.m.

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