December 2003 PGH-AHU Board Meeting Minutes
[Action Items are noted in bold italicized type.]
Meeting called to order at 4:34pm
Attendance: Michelle, Doug, Chad, Ken, Kent, John, Dave, Kris, Holly, and Tim
Treasure’s Report: See Report
(AI) Kent is checking on $1,000 owed for lunch
President: Ken…Discussed national elections
(AI) Need new board members / NAHU Members
(AI) Anthony Gruppo of HealthAssurance will be working with us to get the Erie branch up and running
May 2005 State Convention somewhere in Central PA
(AI) Health care forum to be mentioned in State Magazine as well as Golf Outing
Budget in the future: Increase millennium fund to $4,000 and for 10 members to go to NAHU Convention
Business Plan: Committee will be Kris, Dave, Ken
(AI) Next meeting ideas on BP / Budget
(AI) Politics 101 Meeting - Vince Phillips
Membership: Tim…95 members: State offer $500 to put on function for new membership. Possibly Erie late Jan, early Feb. New members: Al Papa, Joel Naeler, Carol D’Alessandro, Regis/Ken: Lapses: Bill McMullen out of the business, Richard Fares
Communications: Doug: Benefits Beat will be out in March
(AI) Brian Harrigan and Michelle will help with BB going forward.
Legislative: Doug: State Day Feb 18
Programs/Education: Health Care Forum: Panel will be: HR person – Natalie O’Brien, Carrier – Mary Lou / Fran, Doctor – Dr Carl B….Urologist – Hospital: Dan Saco VP West Penn
(AI) Dave/Don will set sub committee to determine format by Jan. meeting
Possibility of giving opportunity to accept blind questions
(AI) Looking for media coverage
(AI) Holly will send out blast e-mail
Technology: Holly
Awards: No report
New Business: Capital Conference, firm commitment by next meeting
Meeting Adjourned 6:00 pm