Jim German (President), UNLV
Debbie Olsen (President Elect), BCN
Larry Hamilton (Program Coordinator), UNLV
Diane Fruth (Secretary/Treasurer), CCSN
Matt Garland, UNLV
Mary Fischer, UNLV
Diana DeSimone, BCN
Judy Sambrano, UCCSN
Dorothy Wysocki, TMCC
Jeanette Hirose, TMCC
Marsha Lindiken, TMCC
The meeting was called to order by President Jim German at 11:03 a.m. and was conducted by videoconference.
Treasurer's Report:
Diane Fruth reported that the current balance in the account is $1,490.20. Nevada State Chapter CUPA dues have been received from 7 of the 9 entities. The other two entities will be contacted to remind them to send their dues. When all dues are received, a deposit of $450 will be made to the account. The balance will be $1,940.20.
Election of Officers:
President Elect: Larry Hamilton
Secretary/Treasurer: Jeanette Hirose
Program Coordinator: Robin Freestone
Changes to Chapter By-Laws:
Proposed amendments to the By-Laws were submitted by the By-Laws Sub-Committee. Larry Hamilton provided explanations for the by-law changes. Discussion took place regarding the proposed change that would allow voting on Chapter matters to be per individual instead of one vote per institution. Some felt that smaller institutions would be at a disadvantage if this change were made.
A motion was made and it was seconded to accept all the by-law changes with the exception of voting on chapter matters. All were in favor.
Larry made the appropriate changes and they are being distributed with these minutes. Larry will get a reconfirmation at the next meeting that everything was covered.
Flexible Dues Membership:
Jim asked if there was interest in establishing a committee to look at differential dues based on the size of the institution. No interest was indicated unless the voting structure is changed.
Development Committee:
Diana DeSimone reported that the Internal Investigations Workshop brought in $1,000 which provided seed money for future development efforts. We have a better chance this year and have plenty of time. Grants are awarded in early June. They are looking at accountability when reviewing grant requests. If you are granted money, you need to send a report to the Tom Tom and also make a report to the committee as to how the money was spent. We need to have a plan and get a request in early. Diana suggests getting a request in by January or February; however, a request can be made at any time.
Jim would like our new officers to put together a development committee. The Program Coordinator is the Chair of that committee.
Before Judy Sambrano left the meeting at 12:00, she thanked the By-Laws Committee for all their hard work.
Door Prizes:
Diana DeSimone drew names for door prizes. Calling cards went to: Jeanette Hirose, Dorothy Wysocki, Mary Fischer, Judy Sambrano, and Jim German. A regional bag including a t-shirt went to Marsha Lindiken.
Additional Items:
Jim turned over the meeting to President Debbie Olsen. He thanked everyone for all the work that was done, thanked the By-Laws Committee, and thanked Larry for all his work, especially the work on the Web.
Debbie Olsen said that a meeting should be scheduled for July 18 or 25 to discuss program development. Debbie will check the availability of the videoconferencing facilities.
Diana said that State Personnel will be conducting an occupational study in the Fall. She would like us to get our own job class series. Diana said we will need to have the sign-off of all the System Presidents.
Diana has been on the Regional Board for the past two years and will do it again. She would like someone to be thinking about doing it for the following year. The Regional Board gets together at least twice a year. The Board will pay for one visit and your institution must pay for the other trip so it does take a commitment on the part of your institution.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m.