Meeting called to order by President, Jeff Gonzalez.
Agenda presented.
ROLL CALL - MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jeff Gonzalez, President
Frank Freihaut, President Elect
Chris Hamilton, Vice President
Donna DiPaolo, Secretary
Tom Bainbridge, Delegate
Tad Hunt, Board of Director
Jane Matsui, Board of Director
Jan Morgan, Publications Chair
Mike Stoakes, Election Chair
Darcy O'Brien, Public Relations Chair
ABSENT:
Dave Patterson, Treasurer
Doug Stroemel, Board of Director
Marcy Wyrens, Delegate, Chair Legislative/Bylaws
Bruce Anderson, Webmaster
GUESTS:
Lori Snyder & Jon Sloan, Lincoln Web Design
MINUTES:
Donna reported. The minutes from the August 11, 2001 BOD Meeting were reviewed and approved.
COMMUNICATIONS: None to report.
TREASURERS REPORT:
Dave sent a report. There was a discussion on Tax Exempt Status. The report was reviewed and approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a.) Publications: Jan reported. The deadline for the Inspiration is December 10th. She would like an article on the International Fellow and news from the Delegate.
b.) Membership: Jeff reported. We are still running at 33 - 34% membership. Jeff discussed the need to verify AARC membership at the State Meeting.
c.) Legislative/Bylaws: Jeff reported. There was a meeting to work on the NSRC bylaws in an effort to conform them to the AARC bylaws. Once the AARC bylaws are approved then we can approve ours by a vote of the membership. They will present a draft to the BOD first for approval. Some proposed changes include longer terms and new positions, i.e.: Vice President Elect and Past Vice President. Jeff discussed the Paramedic Issue and the Sleep Issue.
d.) Public Relations: Darcy reported. We have had our booth at some recent meetings. There is a meeting coming in March at Methodist.
e.) Web Page/Video Program: Jeff reported. Jeff reviewed a letter from the AARC.
f.) Nominations: Mike reported. Mike presents the ballot. He is ready to send it to nominees for any corrections and will present it to the BOD before mailing.
g.) Program/Education: Chris reported. The dates are set for May 15 - 17, 2002 at the Midtown Holiday Inn in Grand Island. She continues to work on speakers.
A presentation was given to the BOD by Lori Snyder and Jon Sloan of Lincoln Web Design.
OLD BUSINESS:
a.) Citizens for a Healthy Nebraska: Jeff reports that they are still meeting.
b.) Lobbyist: Jeff reported. Approval to commit to American Communication Group for another Legislative Session given.
c.) Summit Award: Frank reported. He will write an article in the next newsletter asking for information for the Award. It needs to be submitted by June, so he will put in a May deadline. He will include activities with the International Fellow.
d.) COPD Month/RC Week: The Proclamation for COPD Month in NE was a success.
e.) International Fellow: Jane reported. She presented a schedule for the visit.
NEW BUSINESS:
a.) AARC International Conference: Jane will be going compliments of NHS. Jeff G. is attending also.
b.) Web Site Development: Jeff led a discussion on the earlier Web Site presentation. Jeff will pursue the Web Site development feasibility and grant him the authority to commit to LWD if he finds it financially feasible.
c.) AARC Disaster Relief Fund: The AARC is requesting a donation from all RCP's to set up a fund to develop a web site for victims of disasters to communicate with RCP's. No decision by BOD at this time.
d.) T-shirts: Jeff will have shirts available at the State Meeting.
e.) Lincoln Pulmonary Conference Request: There is money left from the past conferences and the NSRC will receive a $1000.00 donation. Another $38,000.00 is available to set up a scholarship for RC and Nursing students. The scholarship will be named the "Jack Mathews Memorial Scholarship" and the NSRC will be responsible for overseeing half of the funds for RC students at SECC. Jeff will explore options for handling the scholarship.
DELEGATE REPORT:
Tom reported. Tom presented the resolutions from the Fall HOD meeting for our approval.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Donna DiPaolo, NSRC Secretary Back to NSRC Home Page