The business meeting was called to order by President John Janovy, Jr., at 3:25 PM on Sunday, 27 July 2014 in the Ile de France room of the J.W. Marriott New Orleans hotel. After noting a quorum was present, President Janovy made his opening remarks and recognized the new Officers and Nominating Committee members for 2014–2015. He then thanked the outgoing Officers and the Nominating Committee for their service to the Society. See Council Meeting minutes for lists of these individuals. President Janovy also thanked Reginald Blaylock and the Local Organizing Committee for their work, as well as the sponsors that donated funds for the meeting; see the Council Meeting minutes for the list of sponsors.
Greg Sandland introduced Dr. Sarah Orlofske, Northeastern Illinois University, as the 2014 winner of the Ashton Cuckler New Investigator Award. Dr. Orlofske accepted the award.
Matt Bolek recognized the recipients of the Willis A....