Present: Shawna Schueller, Pam Graves, Steven Kimmel, Van Grotenhuis, Jeff Huxley, Clark Averill

Absent: Tom Loch, Cindy Findorff, Dana Kimmel, Andy Galbus, Ken Stensvold, Ray Gensinger, Bobbie Caroll, Stephen Parente, Scott Azbill

Newsletter Planning - Shawna
All newsletter items are to be given to Tom by 4/30/04, for publishing on 5/4/04:
Dana – Presidents corner and Leadership conference
Jeff – May program article
Scott – Membership article
Also discussed – should an html link be put at the top of the newsletter? Board decided it was a good idea if easily done. Topic for Tom/Scott next meeting.

Chapter Advocacy Role – Shawna
Mike Tressler (Stonebridge Group) is interested in the role. Board agreed on his involvement for next year in this position.

Program Updates/Plans – Jeff
March learning’s – program was well received. At HCMC, we should try to keep people in the center of the room. Pam will check on the availability of a media room at Allina.

May update – Still need topic for one speaker, Jeff will have that by end of week next week. E-mail reminder will go out next week with an agenda. Board agreed that speakers will receive $100.00 per speaker (except vendors). Per Scott, registration options are available now on the website.

Sponsorship Update - Steve P. (Absent, no report)

Treasurers Report - Cindy (Absent, report provided)
Net income to date - $4,522.33, total liabilities and assets - $28,793.61.

Publishing Update - Tom (Absent, no report)

Membership Update - Scott (Absent, report provided)
HIMSS National has not updated their site, so nothing new to report. Scott will contact new liaison to see when we can expect the update.

Educational Update - Ray (Absent, no report)

Other New Business
- Board agreed to pay for Jeff to attend the National Leadership Conference. Shawn’s costs will be paid for by National HIMSS.
- Tom should put out an election reminder next week as we have had only 24 ballots submitted.
- Shawna asked that a transition meeting be held before our transitional board meeting to discuss goals for next year. Steve will arrange the meeting next week.

Next Board Meeting
May 12, 5:15-6:45, Fairview Pharmacy Services