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Present were: Lynda Roser, Dr. Roger Dearing, Jeanne Reynolds, Jane Gallucci, Vertis Lane, Merry Ortega, Ann Tankson, Glenda Jones, Carolyn Minear, Paula Thornton, Cindy Lippert, Dr. Thomas Silliman, Jr., Daniel Compher, Duane Herndon, Elaine, McNamara, June Hinckley, James Perry, Bruce Belrose (staff), Valeria Anderson (staff)
Absent were: Betsy Kaplan, John Rogers, Doug Iscovitz, Dr. Milton Threadcraft, Reginald Nicholson
1:05p.m., Monday, March 24, 2003
President Lynda Roser welcomed everyone and asked James Perry, FSMA Executive Director, to certify that a quorum was present. Quorum was present and certified. James Perry reviewed logistical details for the meeting.
The board was directed to the FSMA Constitution to read the Vision Statement. President Roser also read items from the Policies for Governance, including “Global Commitment and Governing Style” and the “Ends Statements.” |
President Roser directed attention to the minutes of the November 4-5, 2002 Board Meeting.
Motion by Cindy Lippert/Daniel Compher: to approve the minutes
Approved.
President Roser asked James Perry to review the financial reports which he did. She explained the financial reports had been submitted to the Financial Committee in accordance with the Policies for Governance.
The Finance Committee report was presented by Jeanne Reynolds verbally. She indicated the committee had reviewed the financial reports in detail, including the elements designated for monitoring in the Policies for Governance. All was found to be in order. Finance Committee is: Jeanne Reynolds, Chair, Merry Ortega, Duane Hendon, Doug Iscovitz and Tom Silliman. Questions were accepted and answered.
Motion by Jane Gallucci/Merry Ortega: to accept the Finance Committee report
Approved.
President Roser explained how the Restructuring Committee came into existence. President Roser read the changes from the Bylaws Proposed Amendments, section 1, article 3; sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, article 4.
FSMA Policies for Governane
- Board Committee Structure (sections 1-5)
Motion by Vertis Lane/Merry Ortega: to suspend the Bylaws
Approved unanimously.
Motion by Vertis Lane/Merry Ortega: to accept the proposed changes in Bylaws and the Policies for Governance proposed by the Policy Committee.
Approved.
Motion by Vertis Lane/Cindy Lippert: to send the changes back to the Policy Committee to review for clarification and date alignment.
Approved.
The Executive Director’s Report (tab 6) was given by James Perry. The member schools are currently 964 which are 22 more schools than last year. Mr. Perry also reviewed the current legislative agenda in detail with discussion from the Board.
3:00pm - 3:15pm. Break
As a point of information for the Board, Mr. Perry discussed the establishment of an FSMA Advisory Committee so that component associations can have an additional way of bringing proposal to the FSMA Board of Directors. He explained this has gone to each of the components and there may be some minor changes with the proposal.
Mr. Perry asked that the Executive Director Monitoring Reports be reviewed and any questions/ comments be directed to Lynda Roser, Roger Dearing, or Jeanne Reynolds.
Mr. Perry then directed the Board to the list of member schools printed for their information.
Motion by Roger Dearing/Paula Thornton: to suspend Roberts Rules of Order
Approved
The primary topic for discussion was legislative affairs.
Meeting recessed at 4:30 p.m. until Tuesday at 9:00am.
9:14 a.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2003
Present were: Lynda Roser, Dr. Roger Dearing, Jeanne Reynolds, Jane Gallucci, Vertis Lane, Merry Ortega, Ann Tankson, Glenda Jones, Carolyn Minear, Paula Thornton, Cindy Lippert, Dr. Thomas Silliman, Jr., Daniel Compher, Duane Herndon, Elaine, McNamara, June Hinckley, James Perry, Bruce Belrose (staff), Valeria Anderson (staff)
Absent were: Betsy Kaplan, John Rogers, Doug Iscovitz, Dr. Milton, Threadcraft, Reginald Nicholson
President Roser welcomed everyone and stated that everyone had an enjoyable evening and thanked James Perry. Mr. Perry noted the credit should be directed to Val Anderson for arranging dinner and the tour.
President Roser thanked Merry Ortega and Roger Dearing for their comments and leadership.
More discussion relating to legislative advocacy ensued.
The topic of Mentoring was directed to the Advisory Committee for their summer meeting.
Motion by Roger Dearing/Vertis Lane: to re-instate Roberts Rules of Order.
Approved
Fall meeting date: Executive Committee came up with some tentative dates.
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October 6-7, 2003
February 22-23, 2004 |
A unanimous consensus was reached for the October 6-7, 2003 and February 22-23, 2004 dates of the next meeting.
President Riser asked for any comments or Good of the Order items.
Jeanne Reynolds stated that the Committee should support all programs to make them strong.
Terms ending in June are as follows:
Roger Dearing – ending of 1st term (term is automatically extended for time served as an officer)
Betsy Kaplan – ending of 2nd term
Merry Ortega – ending of 2nd term
President Lynda Roser thanked everyone for the presence and participation at this meeting and for their time and commitment.
Motion by Roger Dearing/Paula Thornton: to adjourn.
Approved
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 am.
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