Board Meeting Minutes

October 19, 2005

PRESENT: Ellie Slade, Bob Richards, Valerie Railey, Ruth Levor, and Pat Rusheen

LOCATION: Luce Forward Law Firm, 600 West Broadway Suite 2600, San Diego , CA 92101

TIME: 12:00 Noon

The meeting was called to order at 12:23 p.m. by Ellie Slade.

Treasurer's Report (Ruth Levor)

• Treasurer gave her report and provided a copy for the minutes.

• Chapter liability insurance paid.
  The treasurer's report was accepted as presented.

  Treasurer's update as of 11/15/05 - The price of the chapter liability insurance premium has been reduced from $1.50 per member to $1.00 per member. The SANDALL check was returned, and a new check for the reduced rate was remitted.

Committee and Liaison Reports

• Membership Committee (Ruth Levor)
  Membership as of this meeting totals 97.
• Public Relations Committee
  Several members were suggested for this position and Ellie will contact individuals to see if they are interested.
• Nominations Committee
  Election results - Bob Richards elected as Vice-President.
• Program Committee (Bob Richards)
  Program schedule discussed. The tentative schedule includes 4 brown bag seminars, the holiday party and joint institute. One brown bag will be in North County . The next event will be a brown bag and is to be held Nov. 17 at Luce Forward. The holiday party will be at USD on Dec. 15.

Old Business

Student membership category and bylaw change. The procedure for changing bylaws was reviewed; specifically in regard to what is needed to add a student membership category. Valerie reported that the bylaw committee had drafted something last year and suggested that the board review this. After board review, it should be disseminated to the membership for review. Ellie will speak with John Adkins to get a copy of what has been completed to date.

Joint Institute Update

• Ellie will speak with Prano for further clarification on SANDALL's registration responsibilities.
• Valerie suggested we pull together a Registration Task Force. This task force will clarify tasks to be completed and the timeline for each.

Next Board Meeting scheduled for December 7, 2005 at 12:15 pm at Luce Forward.

The board meeting adjourned at 1:24 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Pat Rusheen
Secretary
November 10, 2005

Submitted by Ruth Levor
October 19, 2005