Minnesota Chapter of HIMSS
June 29, 2000 Board Meeting

Present:  Ray Gensinger, Bobbie Carroll, Kris Johnson, Patty Knight, Dana Kimmel, Mike Ward

Absent: Maureen Ward, Carl McCann,

Next board meeting: 
Thursday August 10 7:15AM
,
at Perkins 394/Lousiana 

Chapter Updates

Standards

  • Mike will complete the standards form and submit it to National.  It must be at National by July 31.  Ray will send Mike a hard copy of the past standards sent to National

Innovation

  •  Bobbie will write about the chapters partnership with MHIMA.

National Communication

  • Patty with verify with National they have the name / address changes of chapter president

Leadership Conference

  • Ray and Bobbie with both be attending.  
  • Ray will already be in Chicago and not need travel arrangements, however hotel accommodations will be needed. 

Open Board Seats

  • Ray will submit a list of recommended board/chairpersons to the Board by July 7th.
  • Board members will review list and provide feedback to Ray by July 12th.

By Laws

  • Discussed changes made by Ray
  • Motion was made to accept the changes, it was seconded and approved by the board

Treasures Report

  • Current standings
  • Dana has the form needed to add her and Ray’s name to the checking account
  • HIMSS purchased a copy of Quickbooks

Progress Reports from Committee chairs

Program Committee

July Social

  • Date: Tentatively set for July 18th.  Ray will confirm with Carl
  • Location: Bennigans off 394 & Louisiana

September Program

  • September  27th with the 20th as a backup (no holidays appear to conflict)
  • Woodwinds and Children’s (St. Paul) are possible locations.  Ray will confirm

ITEC Program

  • MHIMA will partner with us again and are determining who will be our laison
  • Ray will contact Pat Biesbore about setting up a meeting
  • John Fraiser’s name was mentioned as a possible speaker

Publishing Committee – Mike

  • 2nd Quarter Newletter is due
  • Following article should be sent to Mike by July 12th.
  • Presidents Corner – Ray
  • Members on the Move / Member Profile – Carl
  • May 31st Program Review – Bobbie
  • July Social – annocement or recap – Dana
  • Recap of Last Year – Patty

Membership Committee – Carl

·        Reviewed Carl’s presentation

Sponsorship Committee  –

·        No change

Next board meeting: 
Thursday August 10 7:15AM
,
at Perkins 394/Lousiana