Directors' Notes

 

June 11, 2001

 

A Regular Meeting of the Board was held at the Resource Center on June 11, 2001. Present were Messrs. Bovaird, Buoy, Neary, Ostergren, Pearson, Preston and Setaro and Mrs Gaberel. President Ostergren presided; Secretary Buoy kept the record. Minutes of the last meeting, held May 7, 2001 were approved.

Treasurer Bovaird reported combined CDs, checking and postal account balances of $23,672.51, postage on hand of $106.20, a total of $23,778.71, less prepaid dues of $7,723.00, a net of $16,055.71. Current membership of 501 was also reported.

President Ostergren reported that, while attendance was limited at the special presentation on Assistive Technology held at DATAHR on May 9, it had been a very focused audience and could be deemed a success.

Continuing from prior meetings, discussions ensued regarding expansion of membership and SIG activities. It was suggested that, since guests at General Meetings seem to be the primary source of new memberships, a more general public-oriented approach to publicizing such events be attempted. Included were a saturation mailing in a 'test market' zip code area and/or advertisements, coupled with calendar announcements, in area news media. Also mentioned was the possibility of expanding attendance at SIGs, and concomitant DACS membership, via a similar approach.

Also continuing discussions from previous meetings, consideration of an alternative venue for General Meetings in the event of preemption of the Hospital’s auditorium was addressed. The location, parking facilities, costs and available facilities of various known area hotel/motels, schools and organizations were discussed with the conclusion that additional investigation is warranted, aiming toward a consistent venue capable of handling any General Meeting at a reasonable cost.

A true record.

ATTEST:

Lawrence Buoy
Secretary


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