AAG History of Geography Specialty Group

History of Geography Specialty Group
of the Association of American Geographers

ANNUAL REPORTS

                                                                 Report to AAG
                                    History of Geography Specialty Group (HOG)
                                                                   May 1, 1998
                                            Submitted by Paul B. Frederic, Chair

I. Statement - The statement concerning the History of Geography Specialty Group (HOG) as it appears on the AAG Website should be amended to indicate dues of $4.00 for regular members and $0.00 for students. Also, the Chair's e-mail address is: frederic@mail.caps.maine.edu. All other aspects of the entry are correct.

II. Officers - See attached.

III. Accomplishments and Plans - During the past year HOG has accomplished a variety of tasks. These are:

A. Election; a full slate of officers was elected and a Newsletter Editor appointed (all positions effective March 1998).

B. By-laws; At the March 27, 1998 business meeting, by-laws were approved (see attached).

C. Newsletters; Acting Chair, Frederic mailed two News-letters (May and December) to all members (attached).

D.        Sessions for Annual Meeting; HOG co-sponsored twopaper sessions and sponsored one panel at Boston.

E.        Selection of Authors; a committee was established to produce a chapter for Geography in America at the Dawn of the 21st Century, edited by Gaile and Willmott.

F. Plans; HOG will sponsor/co-sponsor at least two sessions at the 1999 Annual Meeting, contribute a chapter to the volume on Geography in America at the Dawn of the 21st Century, produce two Newsletters, construct a website and examine suggestions concerning the establishment of HOG-related awards (student, service, publication, etc.). As a new specialty group, HOG is just emerging from the birth process and its future involves growth and the bring together of individuals to promote is mission.

IV. Membership - As of April 8, 1998 HOG has a membership of 110, a significant increase from the 76 of March 1997. This growth (+45%) is encouraging. About 15% of membership attended the business meeting. The group is moving into its second year of existence and it is a bit early to determine the general level of cohesiveness and enthusiasm.

V. Financial Report -

A. Account Information; Secretary/Treasurer is Miriam Hill. The AAG Office in Washington, D.C. maintains the HOG Account.

B. Income and Expenses;
Balance 4/97………$ 82.00
Income                    112.00 (dues paid 4/97-3/98)
Expenses                    0.00
Balance                  $194.00

C. Estimated Income and Expenses
1. 1998 - Income   = $112.00 (dues)
                 Expenses = $100.00 (Newsletter & Postage)

2. 1999 - Income   = $200.00 (dues)
                      Expenses = $100.00 (Newsletter & Postage)

VI. Special Request - None

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