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	The results of the membership ballot concerning the change of name of MPS to "Mathematical
	Optimization Society" are as follows:
       
	
	  | For: | 457 |  
	  | Against: | 127 |  
	  | Abstain: | 38 |  
	The motion thus passes. The change will be implemented during the coming weeks.
       
	We look forward to continued growth and vitality of the society under
	its new name!
       June 4, 2010 
 
 Members of MPS were voting on a proposal to change the name
      of MPS to "Mathematical Optimization Society." The 
      change entails a change in the constitution. Here are details of
      the change:
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