GANS Board Meeting
March 18, 2000
Inner Harbour Hospital
Douglasville, GA
I. The meetings was called to order by President Karl Lipinski at 1640.  The meetings was held at Inner Harbour..
II.  Role Call
Present
President-Karl Lipinski
1st VP-Cindy Kirkpatrick
2nd VP-Abbie Miller
Treasurer-Lisa Wilder
EKG Editor-James Green
BTN Director-Lisa Jones
Legislative Director-Mark Frazer
Community Service Director-Melody Martin
NDD-Donna Reynolds
NEC North-Erica Shy
NEC East-Jennifer Ashley
GLN Advisor-Cindy Green
Ex Officito-Jason Ellis
III.  Unfinished Business
1. The board voted to approve Cindy Kirkpatrick to book GANS 200 State Convention at the Clarion Resort on Jekyll Island, October 11-15, 200.
2. Karl Lipinski informed the Board that he compiled a database of exhibitors to contact for state convention.
IV. Board Reports
1. President-Karl attended a luncheon with a consultant from Pulse magazine.  He also wrote articles for Pulse and the EKG.
2.  1st Vice President-Cindy finalized plans for the GANS 2000 state convention on Jekyll Island October 11-15, 2000.
3. 2nd Vice President-Abbie participated in a clothing drive for Inner Harbour at her local chapter.
4.  Treasurer-Lisa reported on the budget.  GANS has $14,040.96 in the general account.
5.  Secretary-Katie compiled the minutes from the February board meeting.
6. EKG Editor-James update the web site weekly and continually checks to ensure the links are working.
7. Community Service Director-Melody arranged for the board to meet at Inner Harbour this month.  She also set up a clothing drive for Inner Harbour.
8.  Legislative Director-Mark followed the State legislature.  He informed the board that the prescriptive authority bill was shut down by the legislature.
9.  BTN Director-Lisa worked on fundraising options to support the BTN awards.  She also corresponded with the Navy about hosting a party at the state convention.
10.  NDD-Donna found companies to send letter to for fundraising for the state convention.  She is also making a contact list of local chapter presidents and officers.
11.  NEC North-Erica has prepared for Career Day at her school on March 3, 2000.
V.  New Business
1. The board held an informal discussion concerning fundraising opportunities.  One suggestion is a night-time golf tournament this fall.
2. The board voted to sell lollipops to raise money for the BTN scholarship program.
3. The board discussed possible Keynote speakers for the state convention.
VI.  President Karl Lipinski adjourned the March 18, 2000 board meeting at 1850.
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