GANS Board Meeting
August 19, 2000
Kennesaw State University
I. The meeting was called to order at 9:03am by 1st Vice-President, Cindy Kirkpatrick.  The meeting was held at Kennesaw State University
II.  Role Call
Present
1st VP-Cindy Kirkpatrick
2nd VP-Abbie Miller
Treasurer-Lisa Wilder
Secretary-Katie Orr
EKG Editor-James Green
BTN Director-Lisa Jones
Community Service Director-Melody Martin
NDD-Donna Reynolds
NEC West-Amy Richter
NEC East-Jennifer Ashley
NEC North-Erica Shy
GNA Advisor-Carolyn Hiscox
GLN Advisor-Cindy Green
III.  Unfinished Business
A. Committee Updates
1.  Speakers
     Abbie informed the Board that only three focus sessions remain open.  She also discussed her trouble in contacting Inner Harbor.  The board decided to set a deadline of August 23 for them in reply concerning attendance.  The equipment list for convention is complete and will now be handled by Cindy Kirkpatrick.

2.  Bylaws
     Karl has a list of possible amendments to the bylaws.  James and Cindy Green also have a list of suggested amendments to be submitted at convention.

3.  Resolutions
     Amy Richter is considering writing a resolution concerning bone marrow donation on behalf of the board, time permitting.

4.  Awards
     Donna is in charge of printing the certificates for the awards.  Information and applications for the awards will be delivered to schools by area board members or COSP attendees.

5.  Registration
     Cindy Kirkpatrick will call the hotel this week to clear up complications with reservations.  The hotel is claiming that the rooms are closed out.  Our contract reads that rooms will remain open until September 17, 2000.

6.  Onsite
     The board plans to approach COSP attendees to volunteer to help with onsite issues.  Susie Goethe from AASU has offered to assist with the onsite committee.

7.  Exhibitors
     Cindy set a September 1 deadline for exhibitors to commit.  We have 21 exhibitor checks in hand.

8.  Convention
     The rooms for the focus sessions, board meetings, exhibit hall, and business meeting have been assigned by Cindy Kirkpatrick.  One change was made in the schedule.  The breakfast and plenary session will be Saturday morning rather than Friday morning.
IV.  Board Reports
No board reports were given due to time constraints.  Information will be covered during the COSP meeting to follow.
V.  New Business
A. A motion was made by Katie Orr that the September issue of the EKG be cancelled due to time and money complications.  The motion was seconded by Abbie Miller.  The motion was adopted.  Prepaid advertisers will be informed of the decision and be offered equal space in the convention booklet.

B. The board voted to declare the office of Legislative Director vacant due to multiple absences by Mark Frazer.

C. The board voted to declare the office of West District Director vacant due to multiple absences by Alicia Watt.

D. The board voted to declare the office of NEC South vacant due to multiple absences by Penny Mumford.

E. The board voted to excuse President Karl Lipinski due to inclimate weather and unavoidable circumstances.

F. Karl Lipinski will be in charge of the shirts to be worn by board members at convention.
VI.  Cindy Kirkpatrick adjourned the meeting at 10:00.  COSP to follow.
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