ATTENDEES:
Lynn Lorenz
Ray Hasser
Emily Dunn
Maxine Trentham
Nancy Streeter
Fran O’Neal
Judy Perrault
Allison Cook
AGENDA:
The March Board meeting minutes were approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Ray Hasser recommended that we move funds from the Merrill Lynch Money Market fund due to the increase in yearly fees. The board approved a motion authorizing Ray to move the money market fund in a manner he deems appropriate.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT:
Judy Perrault stated that as of March 30th we have 77 Chapter Members. Lynn asked for a list of the members that have paid their dues (will go out at the dinner meeting). Lynn asked Ray to verify the list against paid memberships and send an updated copy to Judy Perrault. Lynn will include the list in the next monthly newsletter.
Judy will mail out the membership directories in folders.
MEETINGS:
Speakers:
Dave Downer will speak at the November meeting. The topic is tentatively “Trends in Benefits” with a slant on retention and staffing.
Reminder: Jason to update us on legislative updates.
Speakers for 2002: we’ll start working on this in June 2001.
Sponsorships: Our chapter needs sponsors for upcoming meetings. Maxine will ask her company’s relocation vendor and insurance broker to be sponsors.
The discussion concerning the projector was tabled until next month due to Jason Branciforte’s absence.
WEBSITE UPDATE:
The board discussed advertisements and recruitment on our website and whether we should charge fees, and if so, how much. The following recommendations were made:
Chapter Members: no fee to post positions or resumes.
Nonmembers: $150 fee to post job openings for a minimum of 30 days.
Nonmembers: not authorized to post resumes.
Vendors: fee to post advertisements or services provided. No decision reached on the amount to charge.
Lynn stated that she would contact Jami Dittmeier about the above since she was not at the meeting. Emily also volunteered to work with Jami if we move forward. More discussion to follow at next board meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Pam Marsters has agreed to stay on as the HR Alliance Representative.
Lynn stated that 2 people have volunteered to be the Diversity Director.
Chapter Activity Plan - reviewed and will be filed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Lynn has the Diversity Quiz for the Newsletter.
The next VA State Council Meeting will be on April 20th in Martinsville, VA. Lynn will attend.
The Certification Study Group:
We will begin advertising in June. Emily will seek approval from her employer (Teleglobe) for the study group to use their facilities. She will report her findings at the next board meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.
Questions or Comments? Contact the President
Previous Board Minutes
December 2000
