August 2003 PGH-AHU Board Meeting Minutes
[Action Items are noted in bold italicized type.]
I. Call to Order: 4:20 PM
II. Review of July’s Minutes: Chad Ellis not present.
III. Treasurer’s Report:
A. Kris Pusateri reported that the chapter is doing well. Expenses were paid for our two representative’s attendance at the NAHU national convention.
IV. Membership Report:
A. Tim Schmid reported the Pittsburgh chapter has 87 active members.
B. The Sept 16th CE event will be the next opportunity for significant membership recruitment.
C. Three members renewed their membership. There have been ten lapsed members in the past three months.
D. Prospecting activity was discussed. Every board member agreed to work hard to bring in one new member by Sept 30th, 2003.
E. Kevin Sweeney was elected as Retention Chair.
V. Communications Report:
A. The next Benefits Beat will be published in September.
B. Dave Scott indicated that he has a lunch scheduled with Pam Gaynor to discuss media relations.
VI. Legislative Report:
A. Doug Moore will produce a spreadsheet with the names of representatives and the committees on which they serve.
B. The board discussed the need to set appointments with Rick Santorum and Arlen Specter’s offices to discuss AHP’s.
C. An appointment is being scheduled with Mike Doyle’s office to deliver a $500 check.
VII. Program/Education Report:
A. Don Balla is working on the next CE event for September 16th, 2003.
B. The next CE event is being planned for February 2004.
C. Ken Herrle highlighted the need for long term planning regarding CE events.
VIII. Technology Report:
A. Holly Lyons was not present. However, it was noted that all changes had been made to the website.
IX. Old Business:
A. The PAHU state convention was discussed. A minimum of six board members will attend. The board decided to pick up both travel and hotel expenses.
B. Ken Herrle will order a Pitsburgh Chapter NAHU banner.
X. New Business:
A. The decision was made to not have a Christmas party in 2003. Instead, a CE event will be planned for February. A mixer will follow the event.
B. Dave Scott discussed an idea for a calendar to generate revenue.
XI. Adjournment: 5:25 PM