2009 DNP Business Meeting AGENDA 1.Chair’s report DNP thesis prize 2.Treasurer’s report 3.Introduction of new Executive 4.Any other Business from the Floor

DNP Thesis Prize Geoffrey received a cash award from the DNP, along with an invitation to speak at the WNPPC at Banff in February 2009 (expenses generously paid by TRIUMF). Watch for Geoffrey’s article in Physics in Canada for more information on his research.

2009 Competition Open to any student receiving their Ph.D. degree in experimental or theoretical Nuclear Physics from a Canadian university in 2008 or Both the supervisor and the student must be DNP members (you may apply at the time of application). Please submit: –Thesis copy (preferably PDF). –C.V. including list of publications, conference contributions, and other awards. –Letter from Department Head or Dean certifying that the thesis has been formally accepted by the University. –Letter of nomination from thesis supervisor describing in detail the contributions of the student to the research work. Send applications by Sept. 30 to: Jens Dilling, Chief Judge TRIUMF 4004 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver BC

Thesis Prize Judging Panel Based on 2008 decision: Incoming (Vice) Chair (Chief Judge) Member from CINP education working group Member from TRIUMF

Secretary-Treasurer Report DIVISION OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2009 January 1 to April 30 Balance as at December 31, , Renewals received prior to Dec. 31/ Balance as at January 1, , Memberships: January 1 - April 30 Fee Structure: Less Division Expenses: Division Prize (G. Grinyer)(750.00) Balance as at April 30, ,129.00

Secretary-Treasurer Report 1) Financial situation Based on balances at Jan /2009, there was a very modest surplus of $298, leaving our balance at $10,299. The expenses were a $150 contribution to the TRIUMF stuff at the 2008 congress, and $782 for rather disappointing lunches at the business meeting. Revenue was $1230 from 123 full memberships ($10 ea). However this is a bit misleading as the 2008 DNP prize cheque was not cut ($750) until 2009 and will show up as a charge for the 2009 year. Also, DNP is supporting a plenary speaker at this year’s Congress. This will be a pretty big hit. I predict about a $800 deficit for this year. In previous years I pointed out that these ups and downs" from activities like plenary speakers and from the thesis prize. The trends are sustainable.

Secretary-Treasurer Report 2) Membership As of April 2009 DNP had 167 members full, 44 student, compared to 121 full and 41 students last year. So that is stable. 3) Election Both Chair-Elect and Secretary-Treasurer positions are vacant -- Chair-Elect by the natural accession of Kumar Sharma to chair, Secretary-Treasurer because Greg agreed to step aside if *anyone* expressed an interest to take over. There were two nominees for each position: Jens Dilling and Jeff Martin for chair-elect, and Barry Davids and Rob Pywell for Secretary-Treasurer. E- mail ballots were distributed to the membership about two weeks ago, and the poll closed ant 5:00 pm PDT on Friday, June 5.

Secretary-Treasurer Report Fifty ballots were returned. Four were from people who did not have current DNP memberships. One was incorrectly filled out. On the remaining 45 valid ballots, there were two cases (one for each position) where the voter only selected a candidate for one position. That's fine. The resulting counts are as follows: Secretary Treasurer: Barry Davids, 25 votes: Rob Pywell, 19 Votes. Davids wins. Chair Elect: Jens Dilling 26 votes: Jeff Martin, 18 votes. Dilling wins. 4) Final thoughts It's been fun doing this for past four years. Thanks. Oh yeah, and if we're going to keep doing lunches -- let's order in pizza.

DNP Executive CHAIR: Kumar Sharma (Manitoba) INCOMING-CHAIR: Jens Dilling (TRIUMF) SECRETARY-TREASURER: Barry Davids (TRIUMF) PAST-CHAIR: Malcolm Butler (Saint Mary’s)

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