Popular Communication Division
March 30, 2007
12:00 PM
Louisville, KY Marriot
 
Chair: Wendy Hajjar, University of New Orleans
Vice-Chair: David Silverman, Valley City State University
Vice-Chair Elect: Mike Eaves, Valdosta State University
Secretary: Wesley Buerkle, East Tennessee State University
 
I. General Business
A. Meeting called to order by Wendy Hajjar
B. 2006 minutes submitted and approved
C. As of the convention’s start we have 75 members
 
II. Other Business
A. David Silverman reported on planning the 2007 panels. 
1. David put together six panels, with help from a variety of members. 
2. As last year, the division went to an electronic submission system. It
all seems to be running smoothly.
3. This year we went without respondents and found discussion still
flowed nicely in the room after the presentations were complete.
4. Discussion of the submission policy began
a. Concern was raised regarding multiple submission from one author. A
general consensus formed that only two should be allowed, ideally only as
first author on one. 
b. Both Wendy and David noted minor problems with the electronic
submission process, namely author identity is found in the paper itself or the
electronic file properties. A new submission guideline policy should be
drafted.
B. Awards were given
1. Donna R. Miller and David C. Bruenger for Top Faculty Paper,
“Decivilization: The Compressive Effects of Technology on Culture and
Communication”
2. Joseph A. Watson for Top Student Paper, “Genre, We Have A
Problem: How Camp Landed Snakes On A Plane”
C. The theme for 2008 Savannah, GA was briefly discussed. Wendy
reminded and announced that SSCA will meet in Norfolk, VA in 2009,
Memphis, TN in 2010, and Little Rock, AK in 2011.
D. As a matter of staying on track with our goals, the association
members should review our bylaws and suggest amendments as necessary.
E. Wendy reported SSCA pleased with the new publisher.
F. A second journal is still being discussed by SSCA. 
 
III. New Business
A. Wesley Buerkle elected as vice-chair elect. 
B. John Saunders elected as secretary.
C. Discussion of next year’s theme took place. Topics suggested:
1. A cooperative panel with ethnography
2. Sony Wii
3. Networking issues
4. MMPOG/MMPORPG (Massive Multiplayer Online Games/ Massive
Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game)