Vol 30 , No, 1 -- September 2007

 

 

Officers of the AFA, p. 2

Message from the President, p. 3

Message from NCA, p. 3

AFA Ballots, p. 4

AFA Committees, 2007-2008, p. 5-6

Call for Nominations-Distinguished Service Award, p. 6

Past Distinguished Service and Speaker Awards, p. 7

AFA Meeting Schedule (NCA), p. 8-9

AFA Business Meeting Agenda (NCA), p. 9-10

AFA Calendar Addendum, p.

 

 

AFA NEWSLETTER

A PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN FORENSIC ASSOCIATION

VOL. 30,  NO. 1 -- September 2007

 

 

      The AFA Newsletter is published three times each year and is sent to all current AFA individual members. The first issue (September) contains a directory of current members of the American Forensic Association and a supplement to the tournament calendar for the current academic year. The second issue (January) contains the minutes of AFA business meetings and National Council meetings from the AFA's annual convention and a supplement to the membership directory. The third issue (June) contains the tournament calendar for the following academic year. Each issue also contains news items of interest to members.

      You are invited to submit material to be published in the Newsletter. You may submit news items, announcements, or articles (especially ones which are related to forensic activities). Items for the newsletter should be sent to: James W. Pratt, PO Box 256, River Falls, WI 54022, or via e-mail to James.W.Pratt@uwrf.edu. Closing dates for each issue of the Newsletter are September 15th, for issue #1; January 15th, for issue #2; and June 15th, for issue #3.

 

 

 

OFFICERS OF THE AMERICAN FORENSIC ASSOCIATION 2007-2008

 

 

Carol Winkler, Georgia State University, President

Daniel Cronn-Mills, Minnesota State University-Mankato, Vice-President

Alan H. Coverstone, Montgomery Bell Academy, Vice-President for High School Affairs

Kelly Happe, University of Georgia, Secretary

Darren Elliot, Kansas City Community College, Two-Year College Representative

Gordon Mitchell, University of Pittsburgh, Immediate Past President

James W. Pratt, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Executive Secretary

Allan Louden, Wake Forest University, Webmaster

Dale Hample, University of Maryland, Editor, Argumentation & Advocacy

Tim O'Donnell, Mary Washington, Chair, NDT Committee

Frank Thompson, University of Alabama, Chair, NIET Committee

 

 

 

Message from the President:

 

Dear members of AFA,

In March of 2007, I received a communication from the leadership of the National Communication Association indicating their desire to modify our existing affiliate agreement.  Their communication was part of a larger NCA initiative to begin to treat each of their affiliates in a fair, systematic manner.  The AFA constitution specifies that affiliate agreements can only be changed by a vote of the full membership in our business meeting, so I requested an extension of their April deadline for our response.  My request was granted.

I wanted to bring this issue to your attention because we will vote on the new language at our upcoming business meeting, November 14, 2007 from 4 pm to 5:30 pm at Palmer House PDR 18.  Please make plans to attend.  I look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

Carol Winkler

 

Message from  NCA:

The National Communication Association welcomes AFA members to its annual convention in Chicago, November 15-18, 2007, at the Hilton Chicago and the Hilton Palmer House.   NCA policy states that all participants on the program must register for the convention. AFA members who plan to attend the NCA convention after the close of the AFA business meetings and who have not pre-registered can register beginning at 3 pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2007, on the lower level of the Hilton Chicago.   AFA members who do not attend the NCA convention do not need to register with NCA.  

 

AFA BALLOTS

 

All ballot forms consist of three pages: original on white, and two carbonless copies on pink and yellow. Form W also has an additional white half-sheet.

 

FORM DESCRIPTION

All ballot forms are supplied in lots of 100 @ $15/100

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A: CEDA with boxes (8-1/2 x 14")

E: Without boxes  (8-1/2 x 11")

H: Lincoln-Douglas without boxes (8-1/2 x 14")

P: Parliamentary (8-1/2 x 14")

W: With short form, with boxes (8-1/2 x 14")

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All orders are sent via Federal Express and are subject to a $5.60 handling and packing charge plus actual Federal Express charges. Usual delivery time is two weeks; Second Day Air or Next Day Air are available at an additional charge.

 

TO ORDER

BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-228-5424

BY FAX: 1-888-314-9533

BY E-MAIL: AmForensicAssoc@uwrf.edu

BY MAIL: Box 256, River Falls, WI 54022-0256

All orders will be confirmed.

 Specify form, quantity, date needed, shipping & billing addresses.

Invoices sent after shipment.

AFA COMMITTEES, 2007-2008

 

Educational Development and Practices Committee

Sarah Partlow (Chair), Idaho State University, chair (term expires 2008)

Daniel Cronn-Mills, Minnesota State University-Mankato (term expires 2008)

Mike Davis, James Madison University (term expires 2009)

M.L. Sandos, Vanderbilt University (term expires 2009)

Ben Voth, Miami University (term expires 2010)

Matt Brigham, University of Pittsburgh (term expires 2010)

 

Finance Committee

Steven Koch, Capital University (term expires 2008)

Heidi Hamilton, Emporia State University (term expires 2008)

Danielle Wiese, Grand Valley State University (term expires 2009)

Eric Morris, Missouri State University (term expires 2009)

Eric Gander, Baruch College (term expires 2010)

John Fritch, University of Northern Iowa (term expires 2010)

 

Professional Development and Practices Committee

Marilyn Young, Florida State University (term expires 2008)

Doyle Srader (Chair), Northwest Christian College (term expires 2008)

Joe Bellon, Georgia State University (term expires 2009)

Elisa Cohen, University of Kentucky (term expires 2009)

Kelly McDonald, Arizona State University (term expires 2010)

Rae Lynn Schwartz-Dupre, Western Washington University (term expires 2010)

 

Publications Committee

Bill Balthrop, University of North Carolina (term expires 2008)

Ann Marie Todd (Chair), San Jose State University (term expires 2008)

Dan Fitzmier, Augustana College (term expires 2009)

Jamie McKown, College of Charleston (term expires 2009)

David Steinberg, University of Miami (term expires 2010)

Rob Asen, Univeristy of Wisconsin-Madison (term expires 2010)

 

Research Committee

Matthew Sobnosky (Chair), Hofstra University (term expires 2008)

Jeffrey H. Pierson, Bridgewater College (term expires 2008)

David Cratis Williams, Florida Atlantic University (term expires 2009)

Pat Gehyrke, Pennsylvania State University (term expires 2009)

Marouf Hasian, University of Utah (term expires 2010)

Cate Palczewski, University of Northern Iowa (term expires 2010)

 

National Debate Tournament Committee

Edward Lee, Emory University, Southern Representative (term expires 2008)

Brian Lain, University of North Texas, Western Representative (term expires

2008)

Joe Zompetti, Illinois State University, Central Representative (term expires

2009)

Tim O'Donnell, Mary Washington College, Eastern Representative (term

expires 2009)

 

 

AFA COMMITTEES, 2007-2008

 

National Debate Tournament Board of Trustees

Sherry Hall, Harvard University (term expires 2008)

G. Thomas Goodnight (Chair), Northwestern University (term expires 2009)

Robert Rowland, University of Kansas (term expires 2010)

Scott Segal, Bracewell & Guiliani (term expires 2011)

Allan Louden, Wake Forest University (term expires 2012)

 

National Individual Events Tournament Committee

David Gaer, Laramie County Community College, Western Representative (term expires 2008)

Karen Morris, University of Wisconsin-Eau Clair, Central States Representative (term expires 2008)

Kellie Roberts, University of Florida, Southern Representative (term expires 2009) 

Daniel Leyes, Brookdale Community College, Eastern Representative (term expires 2009)

 

National Individual Events Tournament Board of Trustees

Kellie Roberts, University of Florida (term expires 2008)

Leah White, Minnesota State University Mankato (term expires 2009)

David Gaer, Laramie County Community College (term expires 2010)

Lee Mayfield, James Madison University (term expires 2011)

Penni Pier, Wartburg College (term expires 2012)

 

 

 

 

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

AMERICAN FORENSICS ASSOCIATION DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

 

The Professional Development and Practices Committee of the AFA would like to invite nominations for the AMERICAN FORENSIC ASSOCIATION DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD.  AFA will present the award at the annual convention in Chicago in 2007.  The  Distinguished Service Award recognizes long-term service to the American forensics community.  The recipient of the award typically comes from within the forensics community (active or retired).  Nominations do not need to be elaborate.  When possible, however, a nomination file may include a letter of nomination and the candidate's vita, indicating service and supporting items.  Areas of interest to the committee might include items such as: positive impact on the field in terms of current research practices, educational practices, community development, and consideration of career as a model for AFA professionals.

 

Nominations should be sent to:

 

Professor Doyle Srader

Chair, AFA Professional Development and Practices Committee

doyle@sfasu.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AND SPEAKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

 

Distinguished Service Award                       Distinguished Speaker of the Year

1979 - Annabel Hagwood                              1979 - Henry Cisneros

1980 - Austin J. Freeley                                 1980 - Bishop Fulton J. Sheen

1981 - George Ziegelmueller                          1981 -Thomas Bradley

1982 - Glen Capp                                           1982 - Joshua Everett

1983 - Lucy Keele                                          1983 - Larry Pressler

1984 - Wayne Brockreid                                1984 - Paul Simon

1985 - Malcolm Sillars                                   1985 - Richard Lamb

1986 - Jack Howe                                          1986 - Frank Zimring

1987 - Vernon McGuire                                 1987 - C. Everett Koop

1988 - Donn Parson                                       1988 - Ann Richards

1989 - David Zarefsky                                   1989 - Dianne Feinstein

1990 - Raymie McKerrow                             1990 - Laurence Tribe

1991 - Gerald Sanders                                   1991 - William Brennan

1992 - Walter Ulrich                                      1992 - Barbara Jordan

1993 - Scott Nobles                                       1993 - Hilary Rodham Clinton

1994 - Jerry Anderson                                    1994 - Brian Lamb

1995 - Larry Schnoor                                     1995 - Barbara Jordan

1996 - Bill Balthrop                                       1996 - Bill Moyers

1997 - Rebecca Bjork                                     1997 - Franklyn Haiman

1998 - James W. Pratt                                    1998 - Kofi Annan

1999 - Joseph W. Wenzel                               1999 - Columbine High School Parents

2000 - Jerry M. Goldberg                               2000 - Jimmy Carter

2001 - James A. "Al" Johnson                       2001 - Jimmy Carter

2002 - Guy Yates                                           2003 - Janet Reno

2003 - James F. Klumpp                                 2004 - Christopher Reeve

2004 - Dale Herbeck                                       2005 - Nina Totenberg

2005 - David Hingstman                                2006 - Nancy Pelosi

2006 - Melissa M. Wade                                 2007 - Albert Gore

2007 - Allan Louden                                     

THE AMERICAN FORENSIC ASSOCIATION

Annual Convention, Nov. 14th-18th, 2007, Chicago, IL

Meeting concurrently with the National Communication Association

and other affiliated organizations

 

Meeting space and accommodations hosted by the

Chicago Hilton and Towers and the Palmer House Hilton Hotel

 

A block of rooms has been reserved for NCA members at special rates

 

For more details, see the NCA web site:

http://www.natcom.org/

 

AFA Meetings, Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

(Please check the AFA website for the most current information: www.americanforensics.org)

 

10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

 

NDT Board of Trustees

Palmer House, Salon 5

 

AFA Professional Development & Practices Committee

Palmer House, PDR 7

 

AFA Research Committee

Palmer House, PDR 8

 

AFA Education Development & Practices Committee

Palmer House, PDR 6

 

AFA Finance Committee

Palmer House, PDR 9

 

AFA Publications Committee

Palmer House, Salon 4

 

AFA Nominating Committee

Palmer House, Salon 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

noon - 3:45 p.m.

 

AFA National Council

Palmer House, PDR 6

 

AFA NIET Committee

Palmer House, PDR 7

 

AFA NDT Committee

Palmer House, PDR 8

 

4:00 - 5:30 pm

AFA Business Meeting

Palmer House, PDR 18

 

7:00 - 10:00 pm

AFA reception

Palmer House, Salon 7

 

 

 

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Standard Agenda

AFA Business Meeting, Chicago

November 14, 2007

 

 

 

I. Call to Order

 

II. Appointment of Parliamentarian

 

III. Approval of Minutes, 2006 Business Meeting

 

IV. Reports of Officers and National Council Members

            President: Carol Winkler, Georgia State University

            Vice President: Dan Cronn-Mills, Minnesota State University-Mankato

Vice President for High School Affairs: Alan H. Coverstone, Montgomery Bell Academy

            Executive Secretary: Jim Pratt, University of Wisconsin-River Falls

            Secretary: Kelly Happe, University of Georgia

Two Year College Representative: Darren Elliot, Kansas City Community College

            Immediate Past President: Gordon Mitchell, University of Pittsburgh

            Regional Representatives

 

 

V. Committee Reports

            A. Standing Committees

                        1. Educational Development & Practices

                        2. Finance

                        3. Professional Development & Practices

                        4. Publications

                        5. Research

            B. Chartered Committees

                        1. NIET Committee

                        2. NDT Committee

 

VI. Old Business

 

VII. New Business

 

VIII. Resolutions

 

IX. Adjournment