October 3, 1999
Macon State College
Present
President-Jason Ellis
1st Vice President-Kristen Hiscox
2nd Vice President-Jennifer Robinson
Secretary-James Underwood
Treasurer-Amanda Brown
EKG Editor-James Green
BTN Director-Cindy Green
South District Director-Trish Sargent
East District Director-Tammy Schreiber
NEC South-Dean George
NEC East-Susannah Burns
Retired Board Member-Mary Beth Griffin
2. Roll Call: 1999-2000 Executive Board
Present
President-Karl Lipinski
1st Vice President-Cindy Kirkpatrick
2nd Vice President-Abbie Miller
Secretary-Katie Orr
Treasurer-Lisa Wilder
Legislative Director-Mark Frazer
BTN Director-Lisa Jones
EKG Editor-James Green
North District Director-Donna Reynolds
South District Director-Dean George
East District Director-Kim Dalton
West District Director-Alicia Watt
NEC North-Erica Shy
NEC East-Jennifer Ashley
NEC West (Chair)-Amy Richter
Retired Board Members-James Underwood & Amanda Brown
a. Jason Ellis congratulated the incoming Board on being elected and thanked the outgoing Board for all of their hard work and dedication over the past year. Then the 98-99 Board handed over all their information to the 99-00 Board. They explained the duties of office and other beneficial information.
b. Next, the 99-00 Board voted on those offering to serve as the Retired Board Member. After discussing the options, we decided that Amanda Brown and James Underwood would serve as Co-Retired Board members. The ballots were voted to be destroyed.
c. The Board discussed Alternate Board Members. Carrie Kemp, Diane McClain, and Melody Martin were brought up for discussion. Each of these people ran for offices and have mentioned interest in serving as the Alternate Board Member. It was decided that all three should serve as alternates and be encouraged to attend GANS board meetings regularly.
d. Karl then took over and the 98-99 board members were dismissed. An address sheet was sent around and a preliminary copy was typed by James Underwood. All necessary corrections were made an an updated version will be handed out at the next meeting.
e. A motion to excuse Penny Mumford from this meeting was put before the Board on the basis that she was unaware of her new position as she was a write-in canidate. The motion passed unanimously.
f. The Board then discussed the issue of GNA and GLN consultants. We were advised to submit names and prospects to each organization. Kay Gatins, Lorrine Spencer, and Caroline Hiscox were each named as potential GNA consultants. There were no names proposed as GLN consultants. Karl also asked that Darla ***** be considered for Presidental Advisor. She will attend the next board meeting and will be voted on at that time.
g. The next issue was scheduling board meetings. A motion was put before the Board to hold the next meeting October 23, 1999 at Macon State College. This passed by a 2/3 majority. The meeting is set to start at 1000 and end at 1400, or when business is completed. Kay Gatins will provide directions to Macon State College prior to the meeting.
h. Another motion was put before the Board concerning tentative scheduling of all future Board meetings. Due to known conflicts (specifically Mid-Year Convention) the Board elected to delay voting on the issue until the October 23rd meeting.
i. The next order ot business was discussion on Mid-Year Convention. It is set for November 18-21 in Charlotte, NC. It was suggested that the November meeting be held at Mid-Year. However, GANS will not pay for board members to attend the convention. Mark Frazer explained that the convention is primarily for networking, but it does generally have sessions concerning each position. This will be discussed further at the October 23rd meeting.
j. James Green requested that each board member submit a one-page, double-spaced article for the EKG. Include information about your school, position, and goals for office. He indicated that these should be submitted by November 1st. He advised not to send as attachments in Word; rather send as an email. Also, he encouraged everyone to send pictures from the convention for the web page.
k. Karl Lipinski mentioned the committees we would need to fill. although these have been the committees historically used, they are not mandatory and can be adjusted at Karl's discretion. (awards, community service, convention exhibitors, speakers, web site, convention onsite, resolutions, bylaws)
l. President, Karl Lipinski, adjourned the meeting at 1330.
a. GNA's phone number is 1-800-324-0462 is you would like to submit names for potential consultants.
b. Katie Orr will be emailing the minutes to everyone at least 10 days prior to the next meeting and she will have a hard copy for everyone at the meeting. She is also working with James Underwood on updating the bylaws.
c. Karl Lipinski will email an agenda for the ucoming meeting to everyone prior to the next meeting.