The agenda of the meeting was adopted as printed on page 261 of the program book. Minutes of the previous business meeting held in San Diego on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 were approved as printed in the 2008 program book.

Dr. Crum recognized those persons receiving Recognition Awards from the Academy for service rendered during the year 2007 and thanked them (page 260).

The Secretary-Treasurer/Executive Vice President's report was presented by Dr. Fred Silva. He announced that it was a very good two year(s) with record numbers in attendance. This meeting in Denver recorded the highest number of pre-registrants of any previous meeting and is the second largest annual meeting with over 3300 total registrants. The Annual Meeting was attended by 3100-3600 physician/pathologists in the last six years. The other three meetings (Diagnostic Cytopathology, Practical Pathology Seminars, and Diagnostic Pathology) offered during the year were also well attended. He expressed gratification during another very successful year and thanked the membership for making it such a vibrant organization. The years 2006-2008 were arguably the busiest times in Academy history with over 10,000 total registrants. He reported that membership in the Academy continues to grow and now exceeds over 10,600 members with over 2400 being junior members. At its meeting last Saturday, the Council confirmed the admission of 799 new members of whom 255 were regular and 544 were junior; and also 37 others were granted Emeritus status. The USCAP Website (www.uscap.org) and `The Knowledge Hub for Pathology" - The Pathology Portal - continues to offer over1900 free educational materials and is receiving 2-5 million+ `hits"/month from up to 22,000 different pathologists in 85 different countries. These free offerings are for pathologists throughout the world and includes 66 ended short courses, Specialty Conferences (17/year), Companion Societies (26/year and growing), Scientific Abstracts (3 years = about 5000), entire IAP 2006 Centennial Congress offerings and over 480 Virtual Slides in the Virtual Slide Box (2006, 2007, 2008). The website offers on-line membership renewal/meeting registration in addition to annual meeting Itinerary Planner and poster creation service. The CME Portfolio, CME Claim Forms, and SAMs credits are all electronic; however, evaluations must be done electronic prior to receiving any CME/SAMs credit. The ABP-approved Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) are now in place for the Diagnostic Cytopathology Course, Practical Pathology Seminars, Annual Meeting Short Courses (2007 and 2008), and in the future APECS. In addition, the website has links to 24 other Divisions of the IAP, 24 Companion Societies, 22 other Pathology Societies, 20 other Pathology/Lab Med websites, other meetings/educational opportunities, the Academy Journals (Modern Pathology and Laboratory Investigation) and Pathology Jobs through Nature Publishing Group. Recent USCAP activites include the development of the eAcademy/APECS under the direction of Dr. John Sinard and Assistant, Brenden Taylor. The Altruism of the Academy continues to flourish. Since 1984, Jo Ann Johnson and Jim Crimmins and the central Augusta office has sent ended Educational Materials to 26 underserved IAP Divisions. Dr. Leland Stoddard's Will and `Sustaining the Academy" initiative under Dr. David Hardwick to support underserved pathologists throughout the world continues to be successful. PRChina and African (SubSaharan) initiatives which include 50 pathologists in PR China and 50 pathologists in Subsaharan Africa are supported (receive MP/NPG website). The USCAP Council set aside $75,000 for support of young/underserved pathologists to attend the IAP Centennial Congress in Montreal, and the continuing support of future IAP Congreses Bursaries for underserved pathologists (Athens, Greece - 2008; Sao Paulo, Brazil - 2010; South Africa - 2012). He then asked the audience to stand in remembrance of the deceased members while he read their names as follows: Walter Bauer, Yvan Bedard, Harry Bucalo, Jr., George J. Carroll, William Christopherson (Past-President), Tucker Collins, James H. Cremin, Earl Dickinson, Frank Dixon, Franz Enzinger, John E. Fisher, Gloria Gallo, Walter Hartung, James T. Hicks, David B. Jones, T.C. Jones (Past-President), Leo Kaplan, Harrison Latta, Frederick Light, Frederick Lott, Harry Lurie, Richard E. Mansfield, Arcadie Neaga, Grier Starr, Alfonso Strano, Barbara Tindle, Benjamin Trump (Past-President), and Harvey Upham. The Secretary-Treasurer/Executive Vice President's report was adopted by motion, second, and vote.

Dr. Jack P. Strong, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the report of the Finance Committee. He stated that all financial documents of the Academy for FY 2007 have been examined by the Finance Committee and Council. The audited financial statement for the year ending June 30, 2007 has been reviewed by the Finance Committee and Council. The independent auditing firm's opinion was that the Academy was `in conformity with accounting principles generally accented in the United States." The investments and investment policies of the Academy have been reviewed by the Finance Committee and reported to Council. The net assets of the Academy have increased substantially in FY 2007. The budget for FY 2008 presented by the Finance Committee was approved by Council. All financial reports are available for review. The report of the Finance Committee was accepted by motion, second, and vote.

Dr. John Goldblum, Chairman of the Education Committee, presented the report of the Education Committee. He thanked the 21 members, especially the members whose term ends, of the committee for their hard work to provide a superior and diverse educational program. The committee members are appointed for four-year terms, are diversified, meet twice a year, and are present members of the Academy. He stated the Mission of the Education Committee is `to ensure the Academy's success as the premier provider of CME in anatomic pathology by providing state-of-the-art educational programs integrated with novel scientific discoveries using innovative materials, imaginative venues, the most talented communicators and educators, and the best available technology." The vision of this committee is `to set the pace in state-of-the-art education for advancing the science and the practice of anatomic and molecular pathology." This committee is responsible for organizing the components of the annual meeting which include 60 Short Courses, 26 Companion Society Symposia, 17 Evening Specialty Conferences, 2 Plenary Lectures, 1708 Scientific Abstracts, 2 Molecular Special Courses and 1 Long Course. The number of total registrants at the annual meeting remains high as well as registrants for the Short Courses and Companion Meetings. Short Course Proposals submitted continues to increase. This year 57% of abstracts submitted had a pathologist-in-training as first author. The 2007 Diagnostic Pathology Update Course in Banff, Canada was very successful as well as the Diagnostic Cytopathology Course held January 2008 in Carefree, Arizona. The 2008 Practical Pathology Seminars will be April 24-27, 2008 in Clearwater Beach, FL. The 2008 Diagnostic Pathology Course will be July 12-18, 2008 in Maui, Hawaii. The Diagnostic Pathology Update, Diagnostic Cytopathology, Practical Pathology Seminars, and the 2007 and 2008 new Short Courses at the annual meeting now offer the ABP-approved Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) and/or CME credit. http://www.uscap.org)Especially for Housestaff at this year's annual meeting is the Fellowship Fair, the Housestaff Specialty Conference, and the Housestaff Hospitality Room. The USCAP has created the eAcademyhttp://www.uscapacademy.org) http://www.uscap.org)http://www.uscap.org)where CME and/or SAM credits can be obtained online from anyplace, anytime, and at your convenience by means of the Anatomic Pathology Electronic Case Series (APECS). There are sample cases available for review on the USCAP website. The Education Committee remains very committed to the electronic media to enhance our educational product. The report of the Education Committee was accepted by motion, second, and vote.

Dr. Allen Gown presented the report of the Publications Committee. He thanked Dr. James Crawford, in his last year as Editor-in-Chief, and reported on the excellent progress of Laboratory Investigation in the past year: a slight increase in manuscripts received; continuation of rapid manuscript turnaround; and, most importantly, a rising impact factor, from 3.859 in 2005 to 4.453 in 2006, a significant increase. New Editorial Board members were announced and were approved by Council. A new Editor-in-Chief has been identified by the Search Committee in recent months, and it is expected than an announcement of this will be forthcoming. Dr. Gown turned to Modern Pathology and thanked Editor-in-Chief Dr. John Eble for the outstanding performance of Modern Pathology this past year, which has seen a rising impact factor as well, and a dramatic increase in the number of website hits and article downloads. The new MP Editorial Board members were approved by Council. This coming year will see the further `Naturization" of this journal, and both journals will be offering three free pages of color to authors. The report of the Publications Committee was accepted by motion, seconded, and approved.

As Chairman of the Nominating Committee, Dr. Henry Appelman submitted the following slate of nominees: President-Elect, Dr. Richard Zarbo, Vice-President, Dr. Stuart Schnitt. There being no nominations from the floor, it was moved to close nominations and adopt the slate. This was done by unanimous vote. By ballot of the membership, Councillors: Drs. Allen Gown, Frances O'Malley, and Mary Richardson were selected.

Dr. Victor Reuter was introduced as the Academy's new President, to take office April 1, 2008. Dr. Crum presented a new gavel to Dr. Reuter. Dr. Crum recognized Dr. Henry Appelman and his many accomplishments as President by a presentation of the Academy's Past-President's medal.

Dr. William Gardner presented the AFIP/ARP report. The bill in Congress he mentioned last year passed and was signed into law in January. The Joint Pathology Center (JPC) includes all branches of military charged with education working groups will be reported on in Boston. It is partnered with civilian pathology and military non-profit organizations. The Academy is well represented by Dr. Ronald DeLellis. The National Museum of Medicine will be relocated to Walter Reed and the Department of Defense is looking for other sites.

Dr. David Hardwick reported on the IAP future Congresses. He appreciates the support of the USCAP which is the largest division of the IAP. The next IAP Congress will be October 12-17, 2008 in Athens, Greece and he encouraged everyone to go - check the website (www.iap2008.com). The 2010 meeting will be in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and 2012 will be in Cape Town, South Africa.

Other business was reported by Dr. Beverly Nelson who presented the AMA report. She said to be aware that the present AMA Public Health Advocacy on behalf of all physicians and medical students can delay students loans who have loan repayment. AMA launched a national campaign of underinsured individuals on national ballot. She encouraged everyone to join AMA. Each member of AMA and USCAP can designate by ballot to the `house of delegates".

Dr. Crum's last comment was to thank the staff who work at the USCAP Augusta office and applause was given to Dr. Silva and staff.