The monthly meeting of the ASPE Board of Directors (BOD) was called to order at Fiesta’s Mexican Restaurant, on March 16, 2011 @ _5:35__ pm.
In Attendance: Glynnette Hale, CPE – President
Glynnette Hale, CPE – Acting Treasure
Larry Fletcher, E – Past President
Richard Cottrill, E – Director
Bob McMartin, CPE – Secretary
Absent: Steven Witt, E – Director
Pat Arrington, E – Director
MEETING BUSINESS
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES – Glynnette Hale
The February 2011 BoD Meeting Minutes submitted to the board were approved as submitted. Minutes have been posted on the Chapter’s Website by Larry.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Glynnette Hale
The 2011 Treasurer’s Report, updated thru 3/16/2011; was submitted to the Board for approval by Glynnette. The report was reviewed by the Board and approved as submitted.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Certification: -- Bob McMartin
No further updates or notifications have been received on the certification credentials from National.
Current Status:
Sam Garrell and Steven Witt have apparently passed their GEK and Discipline Exams and their papers have also received a passing grade. National will complete the certification paperwork soon and send their certificates, pins, etc. for distribution to the candidates. The Board will make plans for presenting the credentials at a Membership meeting in the near future.
Education: -- Larry Fletcher
1. The Estimating Academy remains on hold. Discussions continued about how to draw more people out to attend and more involvement by the Roadrunner Members to warrant going forward with future seminars.
- It was previously recommended that we develop a presentation of a typical “Bid Day” scenario as a seminar topic to be added to seminar topics discussed in previous BoD meetings. Glynnette updated the board with information from National and their development of a canned presentation on the same subject and the potential support to our chapter they can provide.
2. Larry’s next round of conducting estimating classes for the Construction Reporter folks is April 5th, 2011.
Standards: --Glynnette Hale
No activity to report.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
Awards: -- Glynnette Hale
No activity to report.
By-Laws: -- Kathy Meadows
No activity to report.
Finance: -- Glynnette Hale / Larry Fletcher / Bob McMartin
Joe Flemming was our Chapter Representative as well as National 1st VP at the ASPE NW/SW Regional Meeting in San Diego. ASPE Chapter #47 reimbursed Joe for his registration fee for the meeting.
Membership: -- Pat Arrington, E
Glynnette noted that there were inquiries from guests at our last Membership Meeting about becoming members of the ASPE. She will let us know if there is any follow up from these guests.
Programs: -- General Board Members
Glynnette pointed out that we have no scheduled speakers for our upcoming April Membership Meeting. There are also no plans for speakers in the follow-on months as well. Glynnette asked the Board to focus on ideas for future meeting speakers. A couple off the cuff ideas discussed were:
- Come up with a round-table discussion topic,
- Bob will check with Dennis Basile on other topics he may present,
- Bob mentioned the possibility of a site tour of the JBH fabrication shops. Richard will check into this and pointed out that they also have a Clean Room fabrication facility that may be of interest to see.
- We should review prior year presentations to see if there are repeat candidates.
The following info from last month’s Meeting Minutes remains current:
· Richard will check further with Solar Resources as a potential presenter.
· Other recommended topics recommended to consider were “IBC Code Updates” and “Cap & Trade”.
Newsletter & Website: –- Steven Witt & Larry Fletcher
No new activity to report.
Industry Awareness: – Bob McMartin
The following info from last month’s Meeting Minutes remains current:
· Glynnette provided feedback on the attempt to set up an ASPE Booth at the Ultimate Home Show on March 19th & 20th. After discussions of the extra hidden costs to participate and whether this is the right venue for our ASPE Chapter, the Board decided not to participate. Glynnette will check about canceling our reservation and receiving our $50 deposit back.
Public Relations: - Larry Fletcher
No activity to report
Historical: – Richard Cottrill
No activity to report.
Nominations: – Board
No activity to report.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
April 06, 2011 & Following Months – TBD
OTHER GENERAL BUSINESS
No further business to report.
MEETING ADJOURNED: _____6:35___pm
