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The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 9:10 PM EST.
Members present were: chairperson Paul Edwards, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Ken Stewart. Absent: Jenine Stanley.
Ex officio members present: Berl Colley, Bob Hachey; Absent: Ron Milliman.
ACB Staff/Contractors present: Sharon Lovering, Larry Turnbull, and Earlene Hughes.
A number of observers also participated in the call.

On behalf of the BOP members, Paul expressed regret at the resignation of Jenine Stanley, and our profound gratitude and appreciation for her…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2011

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, October 3,
2011 at approximately 9:10pm EDT. Members present were: Paul Edwards -
Chair, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, Ken Stewart; Ex officio
members: Berl Colley, Bob Hachey; Absent: Ron Milliman. ACB
Staff/Contractors present were: Sharon Lovering; Absent: Larry Turnbull. A
number of observers also participated in the call. 

Minutes: 

Ken moved to approve the September…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
September 5, 2011

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, September 5, 2011 at approximately 9:05pm EDT. Members present were: Paul Edwards – Chair, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, Ken Stewart; Ex oficio members: Berl Colley, Ron Milliman Absent: Bob Hachey. ACB Staff/Contractors present were: Sharon Lovering, Larry Turnbull and Earlene Hughes. John Jeavons was also present as an invited speaker. 

The Board of Publications sends its regards and deepest sympathy to the family of “…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
August 1, 2011

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference on Monday, August 1, 2011 at approximately 9:10pm EDT. Members present were: Paul Edwards – Chair, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, Ken Stewart; Ex oficio members: Berl Colley, Bob Hachey, Absent: Ron Milliman. ACB Staff/Contractors present were: Sharon Lovering, Larry Turnbull, and Steve Obremski. Carla Ruschival was also present. 

Agenda: 

Judy moved to accept the proposed agenda. The motion was seconded and…

BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
July 10, 2011

The ACB Board of Publications met in person at the John Ascuaga Nugget Hotel in Sparks, Nevada, July 10, 2011 at approximately 10:35am PDT. Present were: Paul Edwards, Chair, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Ken Stewart and Jenine Stanley; Ex Oficio Members present: Berl Colley; ACB Staff/Contractors: Sharon Lovering, Melanie Brunson, Earlene Hughes, Steve Obremski. Absent: Bob Hachey, Ron Milliman, Larry Turnbull 

Minutes: 

Judy moved to accept the June minutes as submitted. The…

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BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS
Meeting Minutes
June 6, 2011

The ACB Board of Publications met via teleconference at approximately 9:05pm (EDT), Monday, June 6, 2011. Members present were: Paul Edwards - Chair, Marcia Dresser, Judy Jackson, Jenine Stanley, Ken Stewart; Ex Oficio Members: Bob Hachey, Berl Colley; Absent: Ron Milliman; ACB Staff/contractors: Sharon Lovering, Earlene Hughes, and Larry Turnbull. 

Adoption of Agenda: 

Ken moved to adopt the proposed agenda. The motion was seconded and adopted. 

Minutes:…