Apple Valley HR Association

Board Meeting Đ September 14, 2006

Link Board Room, Wenatchee WA 98801

 

Present:

Jo Ann Tucker          Barb Davis                Beverly Freeman      Gil Sparks                  Diane Peterson

Arlene Abbott          Lisa Turner                Patty Mitchell           Janice Soder              Annie Horey

Lynn Bourton           Sylvia Martinez        Joan Lovitt                Melissa Wear-Grimm

 

I.               Welcome / Call to Order

President Melissa Wear-Grimm called the meeting to order at 7:05 a.m.

 

II.        Review and Approval of the Minutes

President Melissa Wear-Grimm reported 2 changes for the minutes dated August 10, 2006. Lynn Bourton moved to accept the minutes as written. Joan Lovitt seconded.

Discussion: None.

All present approved. Motion Passed.

 

III.       Board Reports

Programs

Arlene Abbott was not present to discuss the September 28th Diversity event.

 

The current enrollment for the diversity event is 26

 

The schedule for the diversity event is as follows:

1.              8-8:30 AM                 Registration, rolls and coffee

2.              8-8:45 AM                 Greeting and information

3.              8:45-10 AM               Carlos Santana

4.              10-10:20 AM             Break

5.              10:20-10:45 AM        Video

6.              10:45-11:45 AM        Group Discussions

7.              11:45 AM-1 PM        Lunch

8.              1-2:10 PM                  Panel

9.              2:10-2:30 PM Diversity council

 

Agendas will be on the tables. Their will also be information on Art Lange presentation and GilŐs program on the tables.

 

Melissa questioned what we were going to have on the tables to take notes.

 

Advertising for the event will run in the Thursday, Sunday and next Tuesday Wenatchee World paper.

 

Gil was surprised at the low number of people who have signed up.

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Board Reports, continued

 

There was a thought of a disconnect with promotion. The thought was to concentrate the promotion effort on the Diversity Council, the sponsors and the Hispanic Chamber

 

The October program is with Art Lange. The brochure for the program has been sent out to be proofed by Lisa Turner. Jo Ann has the equipment list; Art needs a projector and flip chart. We need about 70-80 brochures.

 

A question arose about the poor service at the center. The board is reviewing moving the Art Lange program to another location without penalty. The Red Lion was suggested as well as the CTC. The new community center can hold up to 107 people. They do the set ups and they do have a kitchen. There is also a large parking lot. Gil made the suggestion to use the community center for his program in November. Melissa volunteered to contact Ken Boyle at the center to discuss all of the negative comments received over the last 3 months. These comments were surrounding the poor service and food. The Art Lange program would be at the center, and see if there is any improvement in service. If no improvements were noted, it was suggested to move the November program. This will be a three week notice. The price for GilŐs November program was set at $45 for members and $55 for non-members.

 

Publicity

Janice Soder reported that there will be an ad in the Business Journal regarding the diversity event. She also reported that the Wenatchee World will not be charging us for our ad, which equals a $700 contribution. It was noted we need to be sure to thank the paper. EL Mundo will run an ad on the 21st at no charge. Fisher radio has been running public radio announcements and KPQ has been running a public service announcement.

 

Membership

Sylvia Martinez reported that membership is holding at 60-64 members. Sylvia noted a correction was made to an email blast regarding the diversity event. Sylvia suggested sending another email blast out, combining the leadership series and the upcoming diversity event. All agreed.

 

Financial

Patty Mitchell presented the financial statement. The Register Report showed a balance of $7,981.83, and the Balance Report showed an overall total of $17,582.45.

 

Patty report that 17 people had signed up for ColinŐs leadership series. We have one comp seat; Barb Davis might be able to take. Aaron Strong was never paid for last year audit of the books. We agreed to pay him $250 for both years.

 

 

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Certification

 

One participant has signed up. Class starts on the 27th of September. There will be nine sessions.

 

School to Work

 

John LinderŐs presentation was positive. We may want to look at the training center for our auction in December.

 

Legislative

 

Gil had nothing to report.

 

IV.       General Interest Items

 

á      By Laws SHRM has asked that we update our by-laws. This was just done this year, however, Melissa will complete again.

 

Gil Sparks moved to accept any changes that SHRM requires into the by-laws. Joan Lovitt seconded.

Discussion: None.

All present approved. Motion Passed.

 

V.        Next Board Meeting

The next board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2006th at 7:00 a.m., at The Link Board Room.

 

VI.       Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 8:04 a.m.

 

 

 

Minutes taken and submitted by:

 

 

 

 

 

Beverly Freeman, Secretary

 

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