This was a very informative meeting, though we did run out of time, and as such have scheduled another officer�s meeting for August 20, 2003 at 5:30pm at the Border�s in Lee�s Summit, Missouri.
Lois bought a color copy cartridge for printer at home to make colored copies for the club when needed. Margaret and Lois agreed that 10� a copy would be paid out of the treasury funds for all copies made for the club by Lois. Margaret paid Lois for the first 100 copies made.
Ed brought up the Satellite Seminars, and how the cost would be divided by Longview Community College and Penn Valley, Blue River, and Maple Woods. Penn Valley will make the payment for all of the colleges and will do the recording as they have the facilities to do so. Everyone discussed inviting high school honor students to the seminars, along with health officials, and other community representatives.
The Satellite Seminars will be:
Satellite Seminar #1
When: Tuesday, September 30, 20037:30-8:30pm, EDT
Topic: America's Health Care System: How Good Is It and How Is It Changing?
Presenter: Dr. Arnold S. Relman
Satellite Seminar #2
When: Tuesday, October 14, 20037:30-8:30pm, EDT
Topic: The Ethical Frontiers of Biomedicine
Presenter: Dr. Vicki Lachman
Satellite Seminar #3
When: Tuesday, October 28, 20037:30-8:30pm, EST
Topic: Keeping Our Promises: Improving Care at the End of Life
Presenter: Dr. Diann Uustal
Satellite Seminar #4
When: Tuesday, November 4, 20037:30-8:30pm, EST
Topic: The Young and the Ruthless: Youth Violence and Public Health
Presenter: Dr. James Alan Fox
Satellite Seminar #5
When: Tuesday, November 18, 20037:30-9:00pm, EST
Topic: Heads vs. Feds: The Great Debate
Presenters: Steven Hager, Robert Stutman and Dr. Billy Martin
Ed talked about the Missouri Regional Honors Institute which will be held November 14-16, 2003 at Trout Lodge in Potosi, Missouri. Still to early to make a list yet of all attending, but so far it looks like many will attend the event.
Lois will make up invitations to invite the senior honor high school students to attend the Seminars.
Fall induction was discussed and it was decided upon voting that October 12th would be the date for the induction. Shirley Scarsbourgh will be the key speaker for the event. Food platters, from HyVee or Price Chopper, for the event will be discussed more fully in the future.
Ed brought up contacting headquarters regarding membership benefits & scholarship guidelines so that we can set up our own scholarships at Longview Community College, at $250 twice a year. Dates were discussed regarding when the deadline for the scholarships were and the officers voted that February 1st-April 1st each year would be acceptable. That we would go through the financial aide department so that there would be no question of bias on the part of distribution of the scholarships to deserving members.
Kelly reminded everyone that the members must contact her regarding their 5 star status, so that she can order from the Recognition Catalog the awards that are due the members for the induction ceremony. This must be done by September 12, 2003 in order to meet the October 12th induction ceremony.
Kelly will send Lois a list and I will mass e-mail the members regarding this.
Medallions were brought up by Ed, as a way of wearing them for all events, and then when new officers take office we can have a ceremony in which we not only pass off all information we have gathered from our positions as officers, but also a formal passing of the medallions to each new officer from the old officer. A rite of passage so to speak. This will be purchased with club funds since the medallions are not going to remain in the private collection of the current officers, but rather as part of the office of each officer that is currently presiding.
Discussions regarding contacting Kansas Lakeside Speedway regarding clean up which pays $250 per job.
Lois contacts Jessica regarding the �Relay for Life� to make sure that all information regarding that event will be submitted to headquarters before the August 29, 2003 deadline.
Margaret read the treasury report, which after expenses and credits our current balance is now just under $1000.
Walk for Cure on September 6th, will leave at 8 am from the school for check in at the track, as the walk starts at 10 am. All that want to participate will need to contact Jean, who is team captain for us, and this will be a service project.
Kim talked about some possible service ideas, and Lois brought up the mentoring program as well.
Ed & Diane will cover the bi-laws in the next meeting regarding provisional members.
September 2003
General Meeting