Contents: CONVENING: Introductory comments by Co-Chairs Dr. Ruth Hamilton and Charles Ogletree • Membership and Mission Issues • Issues Committees, Review Procedures and Processes of Approval for Scholars Advisory Council products • Editorial Advisory Board: Dr. Edmond Keller • Discussion of Current and Proposed Funding Initiatives • Future Affiliations, Immediate Goals and Arrange Date for Next Meeting • Summary and Closing by Co-Chairs and Portrait of the Scholars Advisory Council
