Massachusetts Society for Respiratory Care Board of Directors meeting minutes January 22, 2005

Attendance	Present: Michael Bates, Val Bolduc, Cindy Bowman, Joe Curro, Gina Farquharson, Stella Farquharson, Bill Goding, Denise Goselin, Joe Higgins, Michael Jackson, Brenda Laurie, Laura Lusky, Madeline MacCallum, Lauren Perlman, Ken Volovick,
Call to order	The meeting was called to order by 2004 President Joe Curro
Minutes	Secretary Jackson did not have the minutes available. It is recommended that minutes be sent to BOD and attendees via e-mail.
Treasurer	Ken Volovick shared figures 1999 – 2004 and proposed budget for 2005. Deleware account & MSRC operating totals were presented. We will inquire as to what savings levels compromise our non-profit status. Suggestions placed regarding reallocating ~ $20K over four years of golf tournament funds toward the scholarship program.
Delegates	Michael Bates & Brenda Laurie presented regarding the House of Delegates (HOD) There was scant formal discussion of the AARC contract by the AARC HOD. Missouri expressed concerns regarding trade restrictions within the contract. Bill G suggests that we contact Missouri regarding sharing their concerns. Proposals regarding the MSRC hiring a contract lawyer were made. Concern was expressed regarding our getting a revenue sharing check beyond the contract signing date in early January 2005.
Membership	Scott Stanley must be communicated with. It is suggested by Laura Lusky that we consider the group membership rate for MSRC functionaries who do not get their membership paid for through their work. Jerry Bridges gave honorarium of $300 to us for 3 memberships. A system for choosing those three must be activated.
Nominations	The president-elect was not in attendance to present this information
Program & Education	Denise notes that there were 900 participants over 2 days. Many speakers were quite pleased. It was suggested that we invite the AARC president to the 2005 meeting. Laura Lusky must be the go-to person for the 2005 meeting. Request for allocation for FLASH stick drives made rather than use bulky ZIP drive. The board voted $150 toward FLASH memory P&E will meet the 3^rd Thursday of the month but for Feb 10, 2005 Annual meeting 2005 Sept 28, 29 Annual meeting 2006 Sept 27, 28 Laura recommends a phone communication system to let functionaries know about meeting schedule changes etc. & confirm attendance. Bill Goding can set up a mailbox that can be accessed by password by functionaries. 978.524.8889 Ken wants to know attendance figures in advance to fund meeting preparations. Minimum 50% attendance or fulfillment of a special project to get name in brochure & free admission to the meeting. It is suggested by Laura Lusky qualify AARC members for a free room per: They are board members (committee chairs must be voted in by the board). Rooms are given if: They are meeting function coordinators per the discretion of the president and vice president.
Scholarships	Ken Volovick notes $8300 spent last year. Cindy Bowman proposes minimum10% of net for scholarships.
Med. Dir.	No report
MTS	Cindy Bowman (MTS Liaison) says that MTS wants $2K sponsorship. We are listed as a co-sponsor. RTs are a major part of the meeting success. MTS concerned about RT licensure board. Laura Lusky points out that recruiting is active and showing signs of success. Meeting is first Wednesday in April. Students can go for free. ALA has consolidated and that effects a reduced grant $ for research fellows.
Pub. Rel.	No report
Pneumonics	Michael Bates will publish March, June, October 2005 Articles (written by Val Bolduc & others) unpublished last year will be placed in the March issue.
PACT	There is a $2000 maximum for the PACT budget per tax filing status. We aim to send Brenda Laurie, Joe Higgins, Michael Jackson to the Washington DC PACT meeting. Project 435 one BOD RT and one district RT. Rep. Olver required constituency status to visit last year. We must seek out representatives in each Massachusetts District.
Neo. Pedi	Three meetings are being set up for this year. Lauren asks for $400 per meeting support.
HP DP	No report
Rehab.	No report
Budget & Audit	Ken reviewed the proposed 2005 budget. The gain/loss values of our non-profit organization are very finely balanced this year.
Chapter Affairs	Gina Farquharson recommended Chapter 2 restart at last meeting. Recommends extra moneys from Chapter 2 meetings feed back to MSRC directly. Cindy (who originally founded Chapter 2, offers her help for Chapter Cindy recommends Charlie Aliente for Chapter 2 work.
By Laws	Madeleine will get bylaws sent in to AARC (due 2004) Will review tomorrow.
Old Business	Chris Reeve donation Henry Colbin wants to start up chapter 5. Bill Goding points out that there is a process for Henry to follow to set the details up per Bylaws. Will meet with Joe Curro and Stella Farquharson
New Business	President gives contact information. Please do not use her work contacts for MSRC business. President asks for budget submissions from each committee. President asks for description of goals President recommends use of travel agent to ease provision and accounting of travel. President asks for support in attending the AARC president’s meeting in second week of March. Board Votes to donate $2000 to the Christopher Reeve foundation. President Stella Farquharson will write appreciative letter
AARC	no report
Adjourn	President 2005 Stella Farquharson closed the meeting.