I. Introductions

In attendance: Robin Freestone, Debi Olson, Missy Cottle, Marlis Steele, Stephanie Flatt, Karen Emptage, Larry Hamilton, Matt Garland

Minutes from previous meeting Approved

II. Update: Representative for the Southwest Regional CUPA Board

Larry Hamilton will be finishing out his term through June 30, 2000. And will continue to update the website. Larry has spoke with the SW Board and they are happy to have him remain on the board. There will be an election held by the executive board for the appointment of the Regional Representative.

There are two instances of travel that are necessary for the regional rep.

The term will be changing to a 3 year appointment beginning with the next appointee. The SW board has been decreased. Last spring the board changed the operating procedures.

III. Update: Approval of by-laws for the Nevada CUPA Chapter

Robin Freestone re-capped CUPA and why we are incorporating.

The by-laws were approved by national board. Larry Hamilton noted that the by-laws were voted on last December (98) but did not make it onto National Agenda. It made it to the Summer Agenda.

Debi put forward the question: What does incorporation mean to the chapter? Larry's response is that national will make monies available to incorporated chapters.

IV. Update: Sites for 2001 SW Regional Conference in Reno

Larry will look at the Perppernill on 9/15/99 in the afternoon. Has received info from their Sales office. He has already looked at the Silver Legacy. It seems to meet the requirements, the location is good, close to bowling and hotels. He invited people from Reno to join him at looking at the Peppermill. Debi will make plans to meet him.

Robin would like to know about the fitness center cost. Is there an additional charge?

The conference will be in the March/April timeframe. This seems to be a slow time. Both hotels wanted business.

V. Report from Debra Olson, President Elect, on CUPA's annual Leadership Program

The Conference was a lot of hard work. Team assignments had to show the diversity of the group. Before the conference each person had to complete a questionnaire which told them where the stood within the leadership model.

There are 3 roles in the leadership model - Relational, Direct, and Instrumental.

There is money out there for chapters to get their hands on. Aetna retirement gives $600 for chapter development, $1200 at the national level.

CUPA will pay for liability insurance for any officers.

VI. Other topics discussed

Robin mentioned that we have $1878.03. What do we want to spend it on? Larry mentioned that there are conferences coming up. We could possibly send someone.

Robin liked the idea- asked for input.

Debi mentioned that there was interest in putting together a workshop. Believed that Marsha had an idea. We put a proposal together at the last conference and got $1200.00. We made money last time, we should make sure that it is affordable. Last time it was in Las Vegas, would like to have the next one in Reno.

Larry mentioned that the money can be used for flights, there is no restriction. The region would match money that we get from Aetna. Doesn't seem like UNLV would have a problem sending 4-5 people up to Reno for a Workshop. With per diem, could probably stay the night and have an all-day session.

Robin asked if there is a specific format to be used for asking for money. Larry informed us that Aetna has a specific format.

By next meeting Marsha Lindeken will contact local speakers.

Larry turned incorporation to Matt Garland, he will get things together and send to Robin.

Next meeting in early November.