Meeting Minutes — Board of Directors Meeting, February 2008
February 12, 2008; 8:30 am, Wakota CAER Office.
Attendees: Mike Thompson, Bill McNally, Bill Freischel, Jayshree Desai, Camie Pederson, Cory Teff, Paul Schultz, Emily White, Hans Neve, Mike Pliml, Jim Stockinger
Meeting Called to Order — Mike Thompson
- Mike Thompson called the meeting to order. Bill Whillock has resigned from the Board of Directors; he has been transferred to another location. Will need to appoint a replacement.
Approval of January Minutes — Mike Thompson
- Bill Freischel noted errors in the January minutes, (1) under Approval of December minutes — it stated “motioned to approve November minutes” should have stated “motioned to approve the December minutes” (2) under Governor’s Conference the date should be March 11-13, not February. Emily White motioned to approve the January minutes with the correction noted, seconded by Bill Freischel, motion passed.
Old Business
- Web Site Management — Mike Pliml — Transfer of ownership has not yet taken place. Considering the idea of having a 1 minute video of Boom School on the new website.
- Membership Renewals for 2008 — Colleen Stelmach — list of renewals received will be passed around at the General Membership Meeting so members may note if their companies/ organizations have not yet submitted their 2008 dues payment.
New Business
- May Luncheon — menu selections, program, and guest list — Emily White and Mike Thompson — Tinucci's was booked for our date in April, May 13th is available and confirmed. Menu will be the same as last year, chicken/roast beef, salad bar and veggie option. Cost is $15.00. Rocco Forte will be the guest speaker. A draft flyer was distributed for comments. Guest list — draft was provided to board members, names added to list: County Commissioners, Area Hospitals, MN Dept. of Health – Directory of Emergency Response, and Environmental Planning Committees of area cities. Will also publish announcement of the luncheon in the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter.
- Annual Awards — Mike Thompson — draft of the nominations process was distributed. Awards to be given are: Huck Finn, Global Outreach and Significant Contributor Award. Nominations forms will be distributed at the April 8th meeting and by email. Nominations close April 15th with ballots mailed to members on April 16th, due back on April 28th, awardees will be announced at May 13th luncheon.
- Board Rooster — Mike Thompson — draft rooster was routed for updates. Colleen will send to absent Board members requesting corrections so that it can be distributed at the March board meeting.
Committee Reports
- Community Awareness — Kim Woldengen — Kim was absent, no report.
- Planning Committee — Pete Herpst — Pete was absent, no report.
- Training – Exercise Committee — Hans Neve
- Boom School — In process of picking dates and locations. Locations being considered are Hastings Fire and Fort Snelling. Coordinating with Pat Flowers, Steve Kennedy and Pete Herpst.
Announcements
- Governor's Conference on Homeland Security / Emergency Management — Mar 11-13 at the Northland Inn, Brochure posted at http://www.hsem.state.mn.us/.
- The Air, Water and Waste Conference is Feb 26th – 28th.
Meeting Adjourned — Mike Thompson
- Bill Freischel motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Emily White, motion passed. Next meeting is Tuesday, March 11th