MSHFM Board Meeting
February 14, 2002

MHA-Jefferson City, MO

ATTENDANCE: 

Meeting was called to order by Doug Ruble, president.

Treasure report shows a total assets as of December 31, 2001 to be $7,347.85.

Doug opened meeting with a special thanks to the sponsors of our
hospitality suite at Tan-Tar-A in November.

The group discussed the web page and the need to find a new web master. Doug spoke with a group that quoted $2,000 to construct/update the web page.  All meeting participants fell that this was too much money for this service.  It was questioned whether we own or lease current web site. Keith Pulcher, HVAC Solutions, will give a name and phone number of a web
site consultant to Doug.

The group approved up to $400 to update the web page.  It was also noted that some current sponsors have not had their button added to the web page. We will extend the time to post them on the new web page for dues already paid.

Doug would like to see committees to identify awards, planning, membership and nominating committee to assist in these activities.

Volunteers for planning committee:  Don Eyerly, Susan Brandt, and Peg Johnson.   Responsibilities will include participation with other chapters, time frame of meeting, speakers, etc.

Volunteers for membership committee: John Pruitt, Tom Schmidt, Chris Lohmann, and Donna Sprinkle.  Responsibilities will include identifying what can do to increase membership/participation.  In 2001 there were 71 members and so far 51 members for 2002.  Some ideas the membership committee came up with were:  Bring back the certificate (wall) for all members; contact current and last year members by phone to see what could be done to better meet their needs and what would make them want to participate in this chapter.  The following members agreed to take a page from the roster and contact each current/past member and e-mail feedback to John Pruitt: John Pruitt, Susan Brandt, Jon Johnson, Mike Bock, Peg Johnson, Weldon Evans and Doug Ruble.  An update will be given at the next quarterly meeting.  Everyone present was also given copies of personal membership application for new prospective members.

Keith Pulcher discussed a trade show to be held in St. Louis April 16, 2002.  Flier is attached.  Looking at have next meeting at this trade show. Notice will be mailed of location and directions.

ASHE awards - Currently we have approximately 100 points which is good for a silver plaque.  Also included with this award is a free trip for the president-elect to attend the ASHE National Convention and one free membership to ASHE.  Points are awarded by keeping ASHE membership up, new members, as well as other predetermined standards for meetings, etc. Thanks to Doug for pursuing this for the chapter.  Last year with transition of president, information did not get in to ASHE.

Weldon Evans just recently went through a JCAHO survey.  The surveyor spent almost five hours with him.   More time was spent on books, policies/procedures, than in the field.

Dan Eyerly questioned if anyone knew if state energy grant funds are available for 2002.  Weldon has a contact with the grant committee that he will get to Dan.  Weldon thought funds will be available this spring.

Business meeting adjourned at 11:30 A.M.

Afternoon speaker was Rich Schaefer with Professional Medical Specialties. Rich have a very good overview of code changes coming, as well as precautions that should be taken with selecting contractor for testing services.  Thank you Rich.