CEGA Board Meeting
November 19, 2008

Location:  Atlanta Bread Co WR, GA

Meeting called to order at 6:35 pm by President -Sandra Harvey

Board Members in attendance: President- Sandra Harvey, President Elect- Janet Boyd, Director of Publicity-Cling Grant, and VP of Marketing- Keith Flurry, Secretary-Sheryl Cavazos and Treasurer-Chuck Fitch

Board Members Absent: VP Membership- Jim Rush, Director of Programs- Ben Baker

Old Business: The President recapped the PDM/ Joint Venture that took place in Sept 08 at 13 WMAZ News Station in Macon, GA and how successful it was.

New Business: Keith spoke about how informative the Nov 08 PDM that took place at the Park Memorial Hospital in Dublin, GA. Notes and pictures were taken that will be placed on the CEGA website. CEGA will also give gift certificates to the hospital speakers in appreciation for their time. Keith noted that membership participation is low across many APICS chapters. Keith created a CEGA account called “Linked In” for members/non members to begin utilizing for business contacts.

Sandra noted that CEGA is one of only about 10% of APICS GA chapters that is incorporated. Most are not.

Clint offered to set up a CEGA e-mail account for Sheryl and Jim. Board members also agreed that framed certificates should/will be presented to chapter members who earn CPIM status.

Sandra requested that the CEGA Instructor and Travel Payment Policy be made available on the website and available for all board members. A new Travel Form will also be forthcoming.

Board Calendar: The president discussed the calendar for the upcoming 2009-year to determine when PDMs will be held and what events and tours may be scheduled.  Future PDM and Board meeting and locations are TBD. Suggestions for future speakers/locations were discussed among members present. Sandra will appoint a nominating committee in Jan 09 for the purposes of establishing next year board.  Keith will provide a Strategic Planning session at the February or March 09 meeting.

Chapter Financial Review: The treasurer reported the chapter is in good financial standing and presented the chapter revenues/expenses to members. CEGA’s 2007 Chapter taxes were filed and are now complete as of November 08. Website fees were also paid in full for the 2009 calendar year.

Bylaws and Amendments:

The CEGA chapter will propose an amendment to the bylaws that will reimburse a board member his/her membership dues paid if the board members employer will not reimburse the member his/her membership dues.  If there are 3 or more members who don’t receive reimbursement from their employers, the chapter will reimburse each member equitably up to a monetary cap of $600. Each member will be reimbursed his/her fair share, but will be responsible for the difference. Reimbursement of membership dues will be contingent upon availability of chapter funds.

The Bylaws are contained in a Living Document and are subject to review and change by the board members. The Secretary will propose the motion described above to board members. If all agree, Sheryl will be responsible for updating the Bylaws upon approval and direction of the President.

Meeting adjourned @ 8:30 p.m.