Dear WAEA Members;

Many thanks to all the members that were willing to stand for election and those that voted. Congratulations to James W. Richardson (Texas A&M University) our new president-elect, and elected directors Greg McKee (North Dakota State University) and Karina Schoengold (University of Nebraska Lincoln). All elected officers have a three year service commitment, so we are very thankful for their willingness to give of their time to the WAEA.

   Our 2012 WAEA annual meeting will be held at the Marriott in Park City, UT, June 20–22. Motel reservations can be made by clicking here for the rate of $104/night (single or double) up until May 19, 2012. This room rate is also available for up to three days before and after our conference, subject to availability.

    The keynote address will be given by Dr. Jason Shogren (University of Wyoming) on “Behavioral Bioeconomics: Issues in the American West.” Meeting registration will be available after March 1, 2012 and a registration fee of around $250 is anticipated, depending on revised meal prices.

Sincerely, WAEA, Inc. - Presidentonstad/i>