Ballots Mailed: 2294

Ballots Returned: 1175

Ballots Voided: 60 (for lack of name and return address)

Valid Ballots Returned: 1115

President:

*Pat Markunas 556

Bill Murphy 549

Blanks 8

Void 1

Write-Ins 1

Vice President:

*Frank Minasian 566

Charlie Hetzel 459

Blanks 88

Void 1

Write-Ins 1

Secretary:

*Gail Price 899

Blanks 208

Void 1

Write-Ins 7

Treasurer:

*Bernie McMahon 896

Blanks 206

Voids 4

Write-Ins 9

Thanks to all of the candidates, to all of their supporters, and to everyone who participated in the election. I look forward to working with the newly elected officers and with all members who want the MSCA to move ahead.

-- Pat Markunas

Search Committee for Webmaster. Nancy George (Library) will serve.

Opening Day Committee. Jeanne Corcoran (Occupational Therapy) will serve.

Salem Chapter/MSCA Executive Committee. Patricia Buchanan (English Department) will serve in Division II (Humanities).

On behalf of the Chapter, we thank these members for their willingness to represent their colleagues.

Tuesday, April 18^th, 8:30 am. Demonstration at the Board of Higher Education meeting at Middlesex Community College in Bedford. Contact the chapter office for details.

Tuesday, April 25th, 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Meeting of the Salem Delegation to the 2000 MSCA Delegate Assembly. Salem Room, Alumni House, South Campus.

Thursday, April 27th, 6:30 pm. Demonstration at the Salem State College Board of Trustees meeting. Presidential Hall, Alumni House, South Campus. Details to follow.

Friday, April 28^th, noon. Informational picketing at the State House, Boston, MA. Contact the chapter office for details.

Wednesday, May 3rd, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Chapter luncheon to honor the newly tenured members of the faculty and librarians. Mezzanine Level of the Commons, North Campus.

Wednesday, May 3rd, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Chapter meeting to take nominations from the floor for the contract and non-contract committees and the installation of the 2000-2002 Salem Chapter/MSCA Officers and Executive Committee. Mezzanine Level of the Commons, North Campus.

Thursday, May 4th, 9:00 am to noon. Meeting of the Salem Chapter/MSCA Executive Committee to recommend appointments to the contract and non-contract committees (in executive session). Presidential Dining Room, Ellison Campus Center, North Campus.