Massachusetts Society for Respiratory Care Board of Directors meeting minutes February 15, 2005

Attendance	Present: Stella Farquharson, Ken Volovick, Gina Farquharson, Michael Jackson, Laura Lusky, Scott Munroe, Brenda Laurie, Val Bolduc, John Nunes, Lauren Perlman, Joe Higgins, Michael Bates, Julie Silva
Call to order	The meeting was called to order by President Stella Farquharson
Minutes	Uncorrected minutes from the January 2005 meeting were accepted by unanimous vote.
Treasurer	Ken Volovick reviewed the proposed budget in entirety. A new reimbursement form was introduced. It will allow MSRC functionaries to apply for reimbursement. Gina Farquarson recommended that the name of requestor and date of request be added to the form.
Delegates	Michael Bates and Brenda Laurie intend to present reimbursement requests for their work at AARC House of Delegates meetings.
Membership	Gina Farquharson will assume the role of Membership Chair under mentorship of Scott Stanley. The AARC revenue sharing check has just arrived.
Nominations	We must nominate; one delegate, vice president, secretary, president, & treasurer. Nominations go to the president-elect. Ken Volovick accepted the nomination to be treasurer.
Program & Education	The board approved by vote to purchase walkie-talkie devices. These devices will be used by key individuals at the annual meeting to control functions. Joe Higgins asks that the treasurer be responsible for obtaining these devices. Use of annual meeting space for student raffles must be pre-approved. Laura Lusky is coordinating AARC group membership discounts for the MSRC. All are welcome.
Scholarships	Paul Nuccion & Michael Jackson have contacted all MA schools regarding scholarship. No applicants have responded yet.
Med. Dir.	Valeri Bolduc says that Dr. Curley is sorry that he cannot attend today. There is no report.
MTS	. There is no report
Pub. Rel.	· There is no report
Pneumonics	The deadline has passed for the March issue. Michael Bates has an issue ready for publication.
PACT	Arrangements are well developed for visiting all Massachusetts congressional offices. Angela Messore, who has helped with Camp Chestnut, will join the team in Washington DC
Neo. Pedi	The Neonatal & Pediatric chair requests a budget of $1200 to support 4 meetings in 2005.
HP DP	There is no report
Rehab.	Val Bolduc has accepted the president’s offer to manage this section.
Budget & Audit	The 2005 budget is being compiled based upon previous budgets and upon requests of chairs.
Chapter Affairs	Ken Volovick asks about having two delegates from chapter one.
By Laws	The new MSRC Bylaws must be sent to Bob Fluck at the AARC. We must assure that the newest approved version is published on our msrcol.org webpage.
Old Business	Three flash drives have been purchased.
New Business	“Travel Leaders” will provide for all travel needs for MSRC. contact Richard 888.219.1915 It is proposed by Stella Farquharson that money be allocated for quality prizes for the golf tournament raffle. $800 is requested. Money for significant items should ideally be from donations. Michael Jackson will help Stella Farquharson to produce a slide show of archived MSRC photos. It is suggested that CEU approval reports be generated quarterly. The CEU form is in need of updating. Ken Volovick asks if we want to continue storing archaic files for $55/month. Much can be disposed of. Madelliene McCallum has access to these files. Should we develop a communication system for notifying potential meeting attendees of schedule changes (eg due to inclement weather). Our next meeting is on March 17, 2005
AARC	· There is no report
Adjourn	President Curro closed the meeting.