Chapter Officers & Chairperson Meeting Minutes - 10 Dec 1996

Attendees:  Billye Geisinger
                Raelynn Bryan
                Joyce Martin
                Bill Bartlett
                Nancy Burns
                Wanda Echols

1. The Chapter Officers & Chairpersons met at 1400 on Friday, 10 Dec, 1996.
2. Emphasis was placed on obtaining information from the members in regard to special civic projects they have participated in this month. Joe Horine is preparing the HQ report but we need the input from NMA members.
3. Professional Development:
   1. The Supervisory and Management Skills Program Class is complete and Nancy is consolidating the necessary paperwork to obtain completion certificates, CEUs, etc.
   2. Information is still being gathered to compile a listing of qualified facilitators to receive facilitator recognition certificates.
   3. The Chapter still wants to compile a guide/catalogue of classes offered by the Van Kuren Chapter.
4. The Membership Committee Chairperson reported that the Van Kuren Chapter membership roster has been compiled for the 1996-1997 year. Information was faxed to HQ. The Financial Officer reported that the check covering the membership dues has been forwarded to HQ. We are now in legal standing with HQ.
5. Vice-President Rae reported that a permanent "standing" monthly meeting date for officer meetings has been established as 3rd Tues of every month. The Membership/Programs meeting date is established as the last Thursday of each month (could vary in accordance with the programmed speakers schedule).

1. Executive Advisors were not present.
2. American Enterprise Committee Report: Kent was not available for the meeting but sent a status report to the officers. This report was read at the meeting. -- BELOW IS THE LISTING OF MEMBERS PARTICIPATING IN RECENT CIVIC EVENTS Please let me know if you participated but are not listed.
   1. Speech Contest: Everything is proceeding on schedule. Forms have been submitted to HQ and a confirmation was received. Van Kuren Chapter is cosponsoring with the Wright Chapter. The Chapter Contest date is Saturday, 15 Mar 97 at the Dayton Public library. The Buckeye Council Contest is Thursday, 20 Mar 97 in Lima, OH. Kent has reviewed data and located 11 schools that were not originally invited to participate. These will be included in the upcoming event.
   2. Salvation Army: Kent sent a note to NMA folks requesting volunteers. He has not received any replies. UPDATE: Several members have inquired about the scheduled date, time, and place. They say if we tell them when they will be there.
   3. (Nov Report) Thanksgiving Food Drive: Nancy Burns, Kent Bierley, Billye G.
   4. (Dec Report) Angel Tree: Nancy Burns, Wanda Echols, Billye G.
   5. (Dec Report) Operation Cover-up: Nancy Burns, Joyce Martin, Billye G.
3. Programs Committee:
   1. Membership Only Program is scheduled for 19 Dec 96, 10001100, in the Auditorium. The meeting will be an informal affair. The officers will provide punch and everyone is invited to bring a treat so we may all share. We will be doing some catching up and handing out certificates and whatever. The Officer's need to know what the membership thinks. How are we doing our jobs? What would you like to see changed?
   2. We have the January Membership and Workforce Program tentatively set for 30 Jan 96. If approved, the speaker will be from Merrill-Lynch and will speak about finances. Raelynn Bryan will be setting up this program.
4. Public Relations Committee:
   1. Wanda Echols has moved mountains to get the Van Kuren Chapter paper rolling once again. Everything is almost ready to go into print, however, a glitch developed. Note: After the meeting Wanda and Bill Bartlett worked on the "glitch" and all is once again proceeding smoothly. We are anticipating handing out copies of the paper during the December meeting.
5. Buckeye Council: Bill Bartlett attended the 12 Nov meeting in Lima, OH.
6. Financial Report: We recently sent a check for membership to HQ and we still have a few dollars in the pot. It's not good but it's better than nothing.
7. NMA Calendar: Raelynn reported that she will be posting items on the NMA calendar. Items will be due to Rae on the 14th and due to Wanda (for the paper) on the 15th.
8. Vice-President of Administration
   1. Joyce Martin has volunteered to work on a Member Relations training program. The Van Kuren Chapter needs to place more emphasis on their new and potential members. Folks are not going to join or remain members if they don't understand what the Chapter offers in education and self-development. Also, everyone needs to know how to become involved, who to contact, etc. Joyce will locate what is recommended in the HQ training manual starting with new member indoctrination.
9. Meeting adjouned at 1500 hours.