ATA 2013: Minutes of the JLD Annual Meeting

American Translators Association, 54th Annual Conference

Marriott Rivercenter,

San Antonio, TX

Friday November 8^th, 5:09 p.m. - 5:59 p.m.

Division officers present: Masae Sullivan, Jim Patrick, Hiroki Fukuyama

Division members present: ~ 25 members including 13 newcomers

• Meeting called to order at 5:09 p.m. (DA Masae Suillivan)
• Meeting Minutes from 2012

◦       It was reported that the minutes of the JLD Annual Meeting from 2012 were posted on the JLD Times Blog

◦       2012 minutes were accepted

• 2013 Annual Meeting agenda introduced
• Welcome

◦       Welcome of members and first time attendees/new members

▪       New members were asked to introduce themselves (roughly 13 newcomers)

• Overview

◦       Remaining JLD events for the conference

• 2013 Division Election Results announced

◦       Jim Patrick (new DA), and Nadine Edwards (new assistant DA)

◦       Present DA thanked nominating committee: Jon Johanning and Richard Mott

Meeting turned over to new DA

• Remarks

◦       Past DA gave her remarks and thanks and encouraged all members to get involved

◦       Present DA

▪       Thanks to past Division officers Masae Suillivan and Hiroki Fukuyama for all their hard work.

▪       Recognized founding administrator Mr. John Bukacek who was also in attendance.

▪       Wants to focus on the JLD Times Blog this year. Encouraged members to participate.

▪       Thank you to those who have volunteered – introducing speakers and providing summaries.

▪       Recognized and thanked editorial committee lead by Tracy Miller.

• Overview of 2013 by present DA:

◦       Annual meeting moved from session to special event.

◦       Certification workshop brought back on request.

◦       Revival of the JLD Times as a blog.

▪       The JLD is also on Facebook and LinkedIn.

• New DA asked for Volunteers for editorial committee.
• Request for Feedback 5:34
• Encouraged members to send feedback to ATA.
• 5:39 p.m Called for Volunteers, ideas for presentations and further comments.
• 5:59 Meeting adjourned.

Volunteers for Various Committees

Editorial Committee

Amy Franks

Bruce Morita (new volunteer)

Connie Prener

Hiroki Fukuyama

Lauren Sheridan

Rika Mitrik

Tracy Miller (editor)

Conference/Programs Planning

Bruce Morita

Hiroki Fukuyama

Hiro Tsuchiya

Izumi Suzuki

John Bukacek

Mutsuko Pease

Nathan Takase

Shannon Spears

Tracy Nishio

Yoshihiro Mochizuki

“Entertainment Committee” (Annual Dinner 2014 at ATA 55, Chicago)

Tracy Miller

Hiro Tsuchiya

John Bukacek