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  1. NEW OFFICERS:
    1. PRESIDENT -            ALLAN SHAD
    2. 1ST VICE PRES. -       JOHN MYERS
    3. 2ND VICE PRES. -      ERIC BECK
    4. 3RD VICE PRES. -      ANDY BEEBE
    5. SECRETARY -           JOHN BROWN
    6. TREASURER -           DOUG EDER

 

  1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
    1. DANA KRAFT
    2. NICK KONTOS
    3. DICK WHITE
    4. ALAN SMOLIN (PAST PRESIDENT)

 

  1. COMMITTEES / CHAIRPERSON:
    1. MEMBERSHIP - NICK KONTOS

Shall develop Chapter membership drives; cultivate interest in Chapter membership; promote participation in Society sponsored membership drives; and distribute, receive and review membership applications

    1. CERTIFICATION - JOHN BROWN

Maintain an active liaison between the Chapter and the Certification Board Regional Member; promote the Certification Program to Chapter members; and aid in tracking on-going Certification points for current CPE’s.

    1. AWARDS - DANA KRAFT

Verify all Chapter nominations for Society awards; prepare and present documentation of Chapter activities for Society Chapter awards; select recipients for Chapter awards and procure and prepare awards for presentation; Outline of available awards at National level and their requirements; outline awards at the Chapter level; promote achievement at both levels for the entire Chapter and individuals.

    1. PROGRAMS – T.B.D.

Maintain an active list of possible programs including presentations and possible site tours; arrange and promote programs for the general membership meetings which shall be construction related topics or of general interest to the members.

 

    1. EDUCATION - ALAN SMOLIN?

Promote the art of estimating through educational and training programs; develop liaisons between the Chapter and educational institutions with construction related curriculum to promote the objectives of the Society; promote the programs of the Educational Board; award all funds allocated for scholarships in the name of the Chapter

    1. COMMUNICATIONS – T.B.D. (newsletter, website, database)

Publish and distribute to the Chapter members and others, an informative newsletter promoting Chapter and Society activities and other items of interest; continual updating of Chapter website; continually maintain and update Chapter membership database information. 

    1. FINANCE – DOUG EDER

Prepare and present the proposed annual budget to the Board of Directors at the second meeting of the fiscal year.

    1. PUBLIC RELATIONS – ERIC BECK?

Publicize Chapter activities and awards and promote Society objectives to other professional construction organizations.

    1. BY-LAWS – JOHN MYERS?

Receive, prepare and present proposed Standing Rules to these By-Laws; interpret these By-Laws and offer guidance on parliamentary procedures; submit proposed amendments, or Standing Rules to the Society By-Laws to the Regional By-Law Committee member.

    1. STANDARDS – ANDY BEEBE?

Promote standard estimating practices by Chapter members and in the construction industry; cooperate with the Certification Board by drafting and reviewing documents for the Standard Estimating Practices Manual.

    1. HISTORICAL – DICK WHITE?

Maintain historical records of Chapter activities.

    1. NOMINATING – TO BE DETERMINED IN MARCH 2007

Prepare and submit a slate of officers for upcoming nominations.

 

  1. COMMITTEE DIRECTIVES:
    1. President is Ex-facto member of each committee
    2. Chairperson should recruit at least one additional member
    3. Committee meet soon to discuss 1 year and 5 years goals
    4. Give presentation at September Board Meeting
    5. Monthly meetings – at Committee discretion

 

 

  1. BOARD & GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS:
    1. Do we need two separate meetings? Yes
    2. Meeting dates; same or different? Discuss
    3. Board meeting location – same place, date, time
    4. Membership meeting – same date, time & location may vary

 

  1. NATIONAL CONVENTION – 2008 IN BALTIMORE?
    1. Chapter Responsibilities (Pre-Award)

a.      Submit a letter on why convention should be in Baltimore

b.      Provide geographic information – transportation, lodging, etc.

c.      Provide information – Tourism & Chamber of Commerce

d.      Entertainment options – Golf tournament, family events, tours

e.      Contact other Chapters for ideas, time frames, manpower

    1. Chapter Responsibilities (Post-Award)

a.      Provide list of 3 or 4 hotels per SBO provided criteria

b.      Assist with Happy Hour/Banquet/President’s Party

c.      Assist in coordinating entertainment options

d.      Contact other Chapters for support, possible sponsors, etc.

    1. SBO Responsibilities (Post-Award)

a.      Choose hotel from list provided by Chapter

b.      Happy Hour/Banquet/President’s Party per Chapter recommendations

c.      Provide convention planning, information, coordination, etc.

    1. Governor’s Comments

a.      Considers this a Mid-Atlantic Chapter event – DC, MD, NJ, PA

b.      Baltimore contact other Chapters to go after sponsors for various events

c.      Chapter to pledge $$$ and ask other Chapters to match or exceed pledge

    1. Cash Flow Items

a.      National would expect a “generous contribution” from sponsor Chapter(s)

b.      National would expect Chapter to go after sponsors for various events

c.      Do not see any opportunity for positive cash flow for the Chapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. MISCELLANOUS BUSINESS
    1. Chapter dues increase?
    2. Member affiliations
    3. Annual Events

a.      Golf Tournament

b.      Fishing Outing

c.      Casino Night

    1. Scholarships
    2. College Classes
    3. Contribute to Governor’s Fund?
    4. Other issues?

 

Respectfully Submitted,

John Brown

Chapter Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

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