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Meeting Minutes February 2005 |
Thursday 29 July, 2010 |
MAINE SOCIETY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
February 9, 2005
KVCC, Fairfield
Meeting called to order at 1710 by Past President Barbara Larsson.
Members present: Barbara Larsson, Steve Enking, Sean Shortall, Shirley Belanger, Shelley Wilson and Diane Haskell.
Members excused: Keith Siegel, Karen Boyer, Kathleen Kiernan and Paula Fortin.
Change of Officers: President Paula Fortin has requested a six month leave of absence. According to the current By-laws the Vice-President shall assume the duties of the President in the event of the President’s absence, resignation or disability. Shelley motioned for the vice-president to assume the duties of the president for the term of Paula’s leave. The motion was seconded by Steve. The motion was unanimously carried. Shirley Belanger, Acting President took over to conduct the remainder of the meeting.
Secretaries’ Report:T he minutes of the December 14, 2004 meeting reviewed. Barbara motioned to accept the minutes with the correction of Karen Boyer and Dr. Duval being added to those in attendance. The motion was seconded by Shelley and the motion was carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Shelley reported a balance as of December 14, 2004 of $19,769.02 with debits of $3,452.84. The balance as of February 7, 2005 was $16,316.18. The Treasurer’s Report was accepted by the Board.
Delegates’ Report: No report submitted.
Education Committee Report: Diane reported things are on schedule. She is working with the Spruce Point Inn to have the restaurant open for breakfast. There will be dinner specials and piano music at dinner. Speakers/Vendors are lined up. Vendor letters have been sent out. Diane will be working on the brochure for release in March. Diane will need a mailing list of all therapists’ in Maine .
ALAM: No new information at this time.
Webpage: In Paula’s absence Barbara has asked Hypermedia to do some updating for us. The home page information was done on February 7 th . Barbara will contact another less expensive source to do the next update for us.
Lobestergram: The newsletter was sent to all therapists in Maine . Shirley did a great job putting the newsletter together. Shirley would like information sent to her by April 1, 2005 for the next addition.
PACT: Liz Crump sent information on Home Health Bills that are being re-introduced to the House and Senate. AARC is confident we will shortly have new bill numbers as they are presented and voted on again.
The newer project is the Allied Health Reinvestment Act HR 215.This act would if passed provide for training of allied health professionals in exchange for a service commitment of a still undetermined type.
Old Business: By-laws: Barbara reported no revisions have been done on the by-laws.
New Business: State Proclamation for COPD Month: Shirley wrote a letter to Governor Baldacci asking for October to be proclaimed COPD Month. TO date, she has not received a reply.
Reimbursement Policy: Shelley would like to write a policy for reimbursement of expenses. Steve suggested a form be created to document the expenses. Shelley would all receipts to be sent to her within 30 days of accrual. Diane motioned to have Shelley develop a policy and reimbursement form and send it for approval to all board members. Sean seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Donations: Diane asked for a $50.00 donation toward ALAM’s "Trek Across Maine" for the following MSRC embers: Sean Shortall, Diane Haskell and Laura King. The board approved the request for a total of $150.00.
Sean had asked permission to give EMMC seminar information out at our May Event. The board granted request.
The AARC State Society Presidents’ Workshop in Dallas, TX is March 13 and 14 2005. Barbara motioned to send Steve to the meeting. The motion was seconded by Shelley and the motion carried.
Barbara noted that this year is the 35 th Anniversary of the MSRC. The board agreed there should be some kind of event or recognition and the Maine Event in May.
The next meeting set for April 6 th 2005 at 5:30, at KVCC, Frye Conference Room.
Meeting adjourned at 1810.
Respectfully Submitted
Diane Haskell, RRT
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