NECUSA

	Annual Business Meeting June 2001
	NECUSA ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Holiday Inn/Gateway Bethlehem, PA MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2001 I. Call to Order - Meeting was called to order at 10:22 a.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Moment of Silence IV. Roll Call - President Paul Darlington, Immediate Past President Jerry Cookus, Executive VP Bill O'Connell, VP Ken Lupole, Treasurer Gary Bean, Director Lee Struble, Director Ralph Avery, Director Dan Songer, Life Member Rep. George Barron, Secretary Amanda Warman V. Acceptance of the minutes - Motion by Bill Ellick, second Pat Ingalls. Motion passed. IV. Officer Reports President Paul Darlington - On-line with the web site, improvements in The Clipboard with additional improvements in the process. Executive Vice President Bill O'Connell - Lapel pins reissued, contacting new members, thanks for web site work to Amanda Warman. Vice President Ken Lupole - Working on The Clipboard and the conference. Attended meetings locally to increase visibility and membership in NECUSA. Immediate Past President Jerry Cookus - Working on increasing membership in the Scranton/Wilkes area. Treasurer Gary Bean - Review of financials (submitted separately). Overview of transition of new Treasurer and new database. Motion to accept by Timon Linn, second by Sean Tallarico. Motion passed. Secretary Amanda Warman - Working with Gary and Bill updating by-laws and constitution; working with George on more completely documenting the history of the organization; continuing work on the web site. VI.Committee Reports Advisory Committee- Jerry Cookus - no report. Audit/Fiscal Report - Dan Songer - Books reviewed, all expenses and payments detailed and accounted for. Awards Committee - Ralph Avery - Several nominations were made over the year for the Robert Bunker, Lucky Talbot and Professional Development Awards. There will be 3 Bunker Awards, several commendations, along with other awards. Conference Report - Lee Struble - Rochester conference made around $10,000 with record number of vendors. It appears that this year's conference will also net about $10,000. People are attending sessions and networking. 2002 conference in Saratoga Springs. 2003 still seeking host institutions. Looking at Providence, Mystic, and Springfield. Constitution and By-Laws - Bill O'Connell - Proposed by-laws discussed in the Winter Board Meeting were distributed and discussed. Article IV - Motion to accept by Jim Ferrier, second by Timon Linn. Motion passed. Article V - Motion to accept by bob Drapeau, second by Herb Bowers. Motion passed. Article V 3. Addition of committees - motion to accept Sean Tallarico, second by Pat Ingalls. Motion passed. Article V Treasurer - motion to accept by Mike McCarthy, second by Gert Neubauer. Motion passed. Article V Assistant Treasurer - motion to accept by Pat Ingalls, second by Mike McCarthy. Motion passed. Article V - Secretary - motion to accept by Jerry Cookus, second by Pat Ingalls. Motion passed. Article V Assistant Secretary - Motion by Mike McCarthy, second by Pat Ingalls. Motion passed. Membership - Bill O'Connell - 197 institutional members, 60 associate members, 40 sustaining members, 28 life members, 2 affiliate members, 327 total. Total gain of 52 members. Nominating Committee - Dan Songer reviewed nominations made prior to the meeting and nominations were made from the floor. Vice President - Lee Struble - nominated by George Barron. Motion to close nominations by Ken Sidun, second Pat Ingalls; Secretary Warman cast one ballot for Lee Struble. Nomination for Mike McCarthy for Director-at-Large made by Jerry Cookus, second by Lee Struble. Letter of institutional support submitted to the Secretary. Nomination for Chris Daley for Director-at-Large by Jerry Cookus, second by Warren Horrocks. Letter of institutional support submitted to the Secretary. Nomination for Marshall Lillie for Director-at-Large by Jerry Cookus, second by Ken Sidun; Comments made in support of Marshall Lillie made by George Barron in Lillie's absence. Letter of institutional support submitted. Bob Drapeau made a motion to close nominations, second by Timon Linn. Sean Tallarico made a motion to add one additional position to the Board of Directors - discussion followed - Motion withdrawn. Elections followed. Vice President Lee Struble, Director-at-large Chris Daley. Motion to destroy ballots made by George Barron, second by Bob Drapeau. Motion carried. Professional Development - Amanda Warman - Professional Development program will be in Northampton, MA on November 8 and 9. Programs to include Campus Watch, MADD, Internet stalking, leadership and GenX employees. Publications - Ken Lupole - Created a regular publication schedule for The Clipboard - expected dates for distribution are February, May, August and November. Ken asked the membership to submit articles so we can distribute a quality publication. Self-Reliance Award - Gary Bean - Twelve applicants for the self-reliance award. Will be awarding 5 awards this year since we made money on professional development. Life Member Representative - George Barron - George has been working with the Board to make sure our history is up to date. Gave an update on Life Members and asked that anyone who knows of a member who is retiring to let a member of the Board know so a Life Member application can be sent out. The Life Members have expressed their gratitude for the work done this year. VII. Old Business No old business. VIII. New Business Timon Linn suggested that The Clipboard and pictures be posted on the web site. Timon made a motion that the organization purchase a digital camera. Second by Mike Byrne. Discussion. Motion carried. Hugh Harris suggested that the Life Member information and historical information be made available to all members on request. Bob Drapeau suggested this information also be posted on the web site. Mike Byrne reminded the new members that the organization has a number of great resources and to take advantage and get involved. IX. Good of the Order - Jerry Cookus spoke about the accomplishments during his years on the Board - cheaper Board meeting, Life Member representative, investments. X. Adjournment - Motion to adjourn by Jerry Cookus, second by Sean Tallarico. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m.