Dear RosEXEC,

Tomorrow’s teleconference has been set up. Call-in details are at the bottom of this message. This is not a free call – you will have to pay for your own long-distance charges to this Washington number. We are still seeking alternatives for future teleconferences.

The agenda for our meeting is below. I sprung lots of the items on those individuals named below, and I appreciate your help in providing these contributions (if you can make the call).

Agenda

1. RosEXEC By-Law changes (regarding membership and elections) and 2010 election scheduling (Nahla)

2. Rosaceae SCRI submitted proposals update (Amy, Bert, Dorrie, Chris, others)

3. Industry-research perspectives and opportunities for 2009 (Jim McF, Phil)

4. GRIN Global – need for Rosaceae input (Gayle)

5. Whole genome sequences update (Dorrie, Bryon, Amit)

6. GDR update (Dorrie)

7. RosFORUM (Gennaro)

8. International perspective, including RGC5 update (International Liaisons)

9. Published: Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae book

10. Upcoming: ASHS Conference, including Standardized Phenotyping workshop, Pyrus CGC meeting (Gayle)

11. Upcoming: ISHS Markers Symposium (Nahla)

12. Upcoming: Apple and Prunus CGC joint meeting in October (Cameron)

13. Other issues?

14. Next teleconferences for 2009

Call-in details

Date/Time:  Wednesday May 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM America/Los Angeles (2:00 PM EDT)

Length:     90  (minutes)

Phone Number: 509-335-4700

Meeting ID: 6221