Robin – We went through the membership survey and discussed some of the comments from our members. One of the topics mentioned was to look into Payroll Management and personal development sessions. Jeff will look into planning a half-day session on Payroll Management with a panel discussion as part of the session. This is being planned for our February meeting.

 

Jerry – has e-mailed the national office regarding what the Government Laison person is suppose to do. Jerry has not heard back from them yet.

 

Ann – Chapter of the Year questionnaire is due at the end of December. Ann is scheduling a planning session December 2nd at G&K at 4:30 p.m. for those that can make it. Ann will send out directions for those who need it. Ann will also send an e-mail to Denice to get the Newsletter on the web page.

 

Rick – the tax returns are being completed. We still have some expenses to clear up from the conference. We should have this concluded by the end of December. Our account balance is around $30,000. Rick would like to look into moving $10,000 into some kind of investment account to get a better rate of interest other than the checking account rate. Denice MnManoh approved this and Elise Esper second this and the board approved the motion.

 

Membership Database – Rick has been working to change this from a DOS version to a Windows based format. Rick wants to clean this up during November and than plan a time where Marge can take over the software. Gail will also join the meeting to help in the training of Marge into the Membership Chair position. Rick plans to get the renewal letters out for the months of August – December in the next few weeks.

 

Denice – Joel will continue to help us with the Web Page through the end of January.

 

Elise – We will book the Convention Center for the week of October 12th and 13th next year.

 

Nancy will order thank you notes by the end of November. And Robin has ordered the new name tags for the board members.