2009 JULY’S BOARD MINUTES
TO: Board Members
CC: Nada Jovanovich
DT: 17 July 2009
FR: Merice R Brown, Secretary
RE: Minutes of PSCT’S Board Meeting
Mike Praw called the meeting to order at 05:45 PM on 16 July 2009. A motion was made for Mike Praw to take over as President. Also, a motion was made for all other Officers move up to their new position. The attendees are as follows: Mike Praw (President), Ron Obie (Vice President), Paul Terry (Treasurer), Merice Brown (Secretary), Nada Jovanovich (Society Liaison), Millie Powell (Membership Chairperson), Ed West (Entertainment Chairperson), Ron Matthew (Past President) and Joe Powell (Past President.
There was nothing to report during this meeting
Ron gave a general overview of the PSCT account.
Mike has been looking into some new meeting locations in order to cut cost. Placing of interest: Wyndham, Hotel High Point, Radisson, Best Western, etc. The costs for the hotels are really high. It was decided to look at new locations besides hotels, which will be done by Mike Nada and Paul. They will report back to the committee by the end of July 2009.
The meeting agenda will continue to follow the agenda from past years: 2nd Tuesday of each month. The meeting will run from September to June with no commitment for the months of October 2009 and April 2010. Our first meeting will be 08 Sept 09, and Ron will announce the speaker. Ron Matthew will bring up a motion in September to have the October meeting in Charlotte or Raleigh. This meeting would be mainly on Inks or Additives. Ron will prepare for this task.
It has not been decided but there was suggestions for having the Presenter sponsor the meeting for a fee. If so, the Presenter could have a tabletop and literature before & after the meeting
A suggestion was brought up concerning payments. Paul proposed that the committee look into to setting up a Pay-Pal Account. Member would be able to pay for dinner and membership through the account. Also, if anyone pre-pays for the year, the Pay-Pal charge would be waived. Paul will investigate and report back to the committee
There will no longer be free drinks at the meetings
Ron Matthew motioned to have a prayer at every meeting starting 16 July. 2009. All members agreed.
It was decided that Millie would continue to handle the membership format without any changes. Please see Millie if you have any questions!
Ed will continue to head up the social Committee. He is working on a Golf Outing for 16 Oct 09. More detail will follow soon.
Ron brought to the committee’s attention:
.Planning for the Wood C&S Conference in September 2010 – more details in the future
.WR Grace’s equipment donation for research project. Society will sponsor a University student and must provide supplies. Also, the society will commit a gift of $2000 to the University.
.Ron suggested that the society investigate a program where insurance could be taken out on an officer for future protection – more details to follow
.Ron will confirm speakers
Reviewed membership and special interest from members on topics for speakers during meetings. This is an important subject in order to keep all members interested while attending a meeting.
Joe suggested that the society develop a theme for the year 2010. “GREEN” was the first theme that came to mind. – more details to follow
No new business to report
The next Board Meeting will be 3rd week in August 2009. The committee will report on all follow-ups.
THANK YOU!