NEBRASKA SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
JUNE 25, 1999
BRUCE COUILLARD’S HOUSE
Meeting called to order by President Bruce C. at 11:05 AM and the agenda was presented.
ROLL CALL - MEMBERS PRESENT:
Bruce Couillard, President
Shane Blake, President Elect
Melody Bero, Vice President
Donna DiPaolo, Secretary
Frank Freihaut, Treasurer
Marcy Wyrens, Delegate, Chair Legislative/Bylaws
Tom Bainbridge, Alternate Delegate
Patty Bauer, Board of Director
Tad Hunt, Board of Director
Bruce Anderson, Webmaster
Mike Stoakes, Election Chair
Linda Tobin, Public Relations Chair
Jeff Gonzalez, NSRC Member
ABSENT: Sue Waggoner, Past President
Kathy Weaver, Board of Director
Bernice Butler, Publications Chair
MINUTES:
OVERVIEW OF BOARD POSITIONS AND COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS:
Bruce C. facilitated a discussion on each position and the responsibilities involved with them. A motion was made by Marcy and seconded by Tom to Appoint the Medical Advisor, rather than elect. The motion carried.
MINUTES:
The minutes from the May 12th, 1999 BOD Meeting were reviewed and approved.
TREASURERS REPORT:
Frank reported. The report was approved. The BOD reviewed alternatives for the Pioneer Fund.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a.) Publication Committee: Shane reported. The Inspiration is at Boomers for Printing. Tad suggested a “Student Section” and will contact the schools to generate interest.
b.) Program/Education: Melody reported. She is working on lining up the speakers for the 2000 meeting. Many suggestions were made. The site will be in Kearney at the Regency. The dates are May 10-12, 2000. Jane M. sent a recap report of the 1999 meeting. There is discussion of a half day educational opportunity sponsored by the NSRC this fall. The goal would be for one to be held in Eastern and one in the Western part of NE.
c.) Membership/Nominations: Mike S. reported. The application for candidates will be in The Inspiration in September, with an application deadline around Oct. 31, 1999. The BOD will approve the ballot at the Nov. BOD meeting.
d.) Legislative/Bylaws: Marcy reported. The AARC is working on their Bylaw changes. We will await their changes before updating the NSRC bylaws.
e.) Public Relations: Linda T. reported. Discussion centered around ways to reach out to other healthcare organizations and how to expand the number of meetings we have our booth at. The BOD decided to help sponsor a Golf Tournament in Omaha with Bob Gibson that the NE Lung Association is having. Bruce distributed a copy of a calendar, and other Public Relations pieces that the Mississippi State Society does. Jeff G. offered to find out some prices on these types of items. Discussion about our own calendar and sponsoring a picture contest ensued.
NEW BUSINESS:
a.) The proposed budget was reviewed and approved by the BOD.
b.) AARC Grass Roots Effort: Bruce and Shane reported. The AARC is implementing a plan for a Grass Roots Legislative Effort (PACT) to facilitate a Rapid Response to Legislative Issues that affect Respiratory Care Professionals at a State and National Level. There will be a small piece in the next Inspiration.
c.) Citizens for a Healthier Nebraska Partnership: Marcy updated us on this group and will let us know when it may be appropriate to join.
d.) Professionalism at State Meetings: There was a discussion on how to promote professionalism at the State Meetings. We received a thank you note from one of the Scholarship winners - Becky Boucher.
e.) Summer Forum: Marcy and Tom reported. The resolutions were discussed and the BOD decided how to vote on each issue.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted by Donna DiPaolo, NSRC Secretary