Minutes
January 18, 2003
3:00p
Long Beach, CA
Members present: Mandi Anderson, Charlie Ash, Marilyn Buck, John Dunn, Bill Forbes, Newton Jackson, Jackie Lund, Beverly Mitchell, Camille OıBryant, Ginny Overdorf, Jan Rintala, Bob Ruhling, Valerie Wayda (proxy for Ann Stewart)
1.0 Introductions.
The first meeting of the new board following the passing of the gavel from Charles Ash to Marilyn Buck in an earlier session was called to order at 3:17p by the incoming president, Marilyn Buck. After welcoming the new board, President Buck distributed a copy of the leadership directory for 2003-04 as well as the master list. All members were asked to check the list for correct addresses (mailing and e-mail), phone and fax numbers.
2.0
Minutes for January 15, 2003
The minutes from the first Board meeting of this yearıs conference will be presented at the April meeting for approval.
3.0
Approval of Agenda Marilyn Buck
Motion: Move to approve the agenda with additions. By J. Rintala and seconded by N. Jackson. Approved.
4.0
Officer Reports
4.01
President Marilyn Buck
Next meeting of the board will be in Philadelphia at the AAHPERD National Convention, Wednesday, April 2, 10a 2p, location TBA. President Buck asked that committee chairs let her know if she can assist in any way and encouraged committee chairs to divide the work of their respective committees among their members.
4.02
Past President Charles Ash
This item was deferred until later in the agenda (item 8.01).
4.03
President Elect Bill Sparks
No report.
4.04
Vice President Jan Rintala
Jan has received input about next yearıs conference from earlier sessions this week. She requests two things from the board: 1) clarification on incentive plans to increase conference attendance without negatively impacting income, and 2) guidance about how much flexibility the V-P has as planner. It was noted that the V-P works with the membership chair and presents a conference budget at the next meeting (AAHPERD).
4.05
Vice President Elect Bill Forbes
Bill will be working very closely with the new membership chair N. Jackson and with V-P J. Rintala in planning for the 2004 conference in Tuscon, AZ.
4.06
Secretary Beverly Mitchell
Beverly requested that before the end of each board/business meeting, the maker of each motion provides the secretary with a written statement of the motion so there is clear and refined language for the minutes.
4.07
Executive Secretary/Treasurer Jackie Lund
As the new appointee to this position, J. Lund will streamline the responsibilities and in doing will create more efficient procedures. One of the first tasks is to investigate the associationıs funds as to purpose, worth, and better ways to invest for maximum return. She will also look into publicationsı contracts and website support. She will track membership over time with monthly reports to generate trend data and will keep the Board informed of any new information.
5.0
2003 Conference Report Mel Finkenberg
No Report
6.0
Committee Chair Reports
6.01
Awards Charlie Hardy
C. Hardy is the new chair of the Awards Committee.
6.02
By-Laws Richard Oates
R. Oates is the new chair of the By-Laws Committee. C. Ash stressed the importance of keeping up-to-date the operating code/by-laws notebook and web pages.
6.03
Elections Mandi Anderson
M. Anderson solicited the Board members for nominations for next yearıs President Elect and Vice-President Elect, both of whom must be female.
6.04
Foundations Bob Ruhling
The association needs financial [corporate] sponsors to help defray the costs of conference expenditures. Human Kinetics was the associationıs only contributor this year. Bob will contact the publishers of current members for interest in sponsoring some portion of future conferences. He will also work with J. Lund on the matter of the associationıs funds. He will also oversee the annual review of the Executive Secretary/Treasurer. It was discovered that we have not been following this procedure as called for in the operating code.
6.05
Future Directions Steve Estes
C. Ash spoke to the importance of the FDC getting underway quickly with the matter of changing the name of the association. If the FDC is able to meet before AAHPERD, a recommendation could be ready for Board discussion as early as April.
6.06
Membership Newton Jackson
As a new member of the board, N. Jackson asked for two pieces of information: 1) the number of members for the past 5 years, and 2) the membership goal for this year. J. Lund will provide the membership data but a goal was not set. Several suggestions were made: re-examine the feasibility of offering life memberships (with a cap), have members identify their areas of academic interest and age group, explore the notion of a category called ³sustaining members² (pay according to ability), and survey membership to determine if our members think they receive adequate benefits for the membership dollar.
6.07
Public Affairs Anne Stewart
Valerie was the proxy for A. Stewart who will continue as chair.
6.08
Publications Bill Sparks
Since B. Sparks is the new President Elect, a new chair will be identified to finish out his term. Two names were suggested: Shane Frehlich and Bill Forbus.
6.09
Social Justice/Cultural Diversity Camille OıBryant
Because of other responsibilities, Sharon Shields has asked that the co-chair position be eliminated and Camille remains as chair. H. Poindexter is investigating with the committee the details of the original diversity fund proposal for information to help the committee determine how the accumulated funds might be best put to use.
6.10
Technology Mark Stanbrough
No report.
7.0
Old Business
None
8.0
New Business
8.01
2006 Conference Site Selection Charles Ash
With the help of Gloria Robbins who has assisted the association in the past with site selection, several sites will be explored further: San Diego and Las Vegas (and vicinity). Possible dates are January 4-8 but this will depend upon availability of properties.
8.02
Approve Appointments
President Buck reviewed the leadership list with the Board and identified new appointments as well as vacancies remaining.
Motion: Move that the number of members on the
Social Justice and Cultural Diversity Committee be increased for one year [to
accommodate the replacements for staggered year appointments]. By C. OıBryant
and seconded by J. Rintala. Approved.
Motion: Move to approve the appointments as proposed with the stipulation that President Buck has the authority to make additional appointments and submit the final list for approval at the April Board meeting. By J. Rintala and seconded by C. OıBryant. Approved.
8.03
Operating Codes and By-Laws
President Buck asked that all board members review the by-laws and operating codes for errors and current practice. Any changes or updates should be sent to the By-Laws Committee.
8.04
Name Change
Suggestions included having the FDC take responsibility for crafting a new name for the association, or authorizing an ad hoc committee with the same. Regardless, the proposal must be in the Chronicleıs September issue. President Buck will talk with Steve Estes, Chair of the FDC, for further advice.
8.05
Promoting NAPEHE
Many ideas were suggested at the Closing Session of this yearıs conference preceding this Board meeting. B. Mitchell will send the notes she recorded to President Buck.
Motion: Move to adjourn. By B. Ruhling and
seconded by M. Anderson. Approved.
Meeting adjourned at 5:05p.
Respectfully submitted,
Beverly Mitchell, Secretary