EMC Society Board of Directors meeting

President Pettit called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. A round of introductions was made. Members present included B. Archambeault, C. Brench, C. Bunting, L. Cohen, R. Davis, A. Duffy, F. Heather, D. Heirman, D. Hoolihan, T. Hubing, R. Koga, J. LaSalle, F. Mara-dei, M. Montrose, M. Oliver, J. O´Neil, G. Pettit, A. Pinchuk, K. Phipps, R. Scully, D. Sweeney, P. Wilson, and T. Yoshino. Absent members included A. Marvin, V. Roje, F. Sabath, and D. Staggs. Guests included F. Canavero, P. Clout, S. Connor, R. Ford, J. Nor-gard, and K. Williams (by telecom). President Pettit reviewed Board meeting protocol, the IEEE code of ethics, and upcoming activities. Newly elected Board members for 2013 were recognized, including Henry Benitez, Flavio Canavero, Alistair Duffy, Elya Joffe, Dan Hoolihan, and Bob Scully.