The Secretary/Treasurer has a number of duties that are described in the Governance and Finance/Administration Operations Manuals, involving the Society’s finances and record-keeping. As a member of the Financial Advisory Committee, chaired by the Finance Vice President, the Secretary/Treasurer works with the President, Executive Vice President, and Executive Director to recommend to the Board of Governors plans and policies regarding the long-term financial needs of the Society. Part of that duty includes the monitoring and maintenance of the Society’s Reserve Fund, which is targeted to be at least one year’s operating expenses and held to be used in the case of a sudden increase in expenses or one-time unbudgeted expenses. It is meant to be replenished quickly, is not used without the approval of the Board of Governors, and is funded by highquality insured investments such as money market accounts and the U.S. Treasury Bills. During my service as Secretary/Treasurer and previously on the Board of Governors, this directive has been closely followed and the Fund has been well maintained.