January 10, 2005
MITRE
Tysons Corner, VA

Attendees:

Kurt Cowles, President
Evelyn Kaiser, Diversity/Workforce
Mary Walter Midkiff, AVP Programs
Denise Hartman, Legislative Liaison
Maggie Chan, President Elect
Bonnie Little, Membership
Andrea Evans, Student Chapter Liaison
Mary Saily, VP Programs
Cindy Loison, Past-President

Agenda:

Evelyn Kaiser motioned and Bonnie Little seconded a motion to accept the December 2004 Board meeting meetings. The motion was unanimously accepted.

Membership:

- Year-end 2004 membership: 203 members who are fully paid

- To date for 2005:

• 38 paid members
• 20 new members
• 9 of the new members are paid in full
• 39 member renewals received
• 21 members have already paid
• 8 paid members have not submitted renewal applications

- Lee’s 1st responsibility will be to compare ’03 National list to this year’s end close

- Lee will manage At-Large members and will connect them. Bonnie Little will review zip codes to determine who is best for us to target.

- May will handle letters to newcomers who

Treasurer:

- Action was tabled to revisit next month’s budget after people have more time to review it.

- There was discussion about meeting no-shows who have registered. One individual has defaulted on four events. Kurt Cowles will call to touch base and encourage the individual to be mindful before registering for meetings.

- There was discussion about adding more information on the registration page and the confirmation receipt.

- A motion was raised and approved to have money allocated for food expenses during board meetings. A budget line will have to be added for the expense and will require a solid headcount for meeting attendance. Kurt will work to find local food options.

Programs:

- Four speakers and two sponsors are currently scheduled.

- Mary Saily has sent out over 30 emails to potential sponsors.

- Evelyn Kaiser and Denise Hartman volunteered to sponsor.

- A list was distributed on Hot Topics/Speakers. The group discussed the feasibility of identifying more male speakers.

- NOVA SHRM was approached to do a joint panel meeting about executive compensation.

- There was open discussion about potential topics.

Certification Report:

- Due to time constraints, discussion was deferred to the next meeting.

- Maggie Chan solicited feedback from students on the study group through www.surveymonkey.com.

- A motion was accepted to use the survey.

- Discussion was held about thanking National-Louis University for allowing us to use their facilities.

- All agreed to purchase a gift for Mary Lou Palametto, Administrative Assistant at National-Louis, who was instrumental in assisting during the Certification Course.

- The group discussed the potential of a Spring study group, although there may be insufficient time to plan.

Open Discussion:

- Cindy Loison discussed lack of a January Discussion Group and observed that no one seemed to notice. Cindy needs suggestions on interested facilitators and topics, and identification of a facility at which to hold the meetings. She will follow up.

- Judy Carter mentioned that the Reston Skill Force Center needs volunteers to read/review resumes with job seekers. Interested members should contact her or reference an upcoming article in the January newsletter.

- Nancy Streeter needs information for the January newsletter by COB 1/14/05.

Questions or Comments? Contact the President

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