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 2009 QTR 4 Meeting
 
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Friday, October 09, 2009 at 10:00 AM
DATCP
(Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection)
Madison, WI.		  
Map and Directions
 
 Meeting Minutes(To Be Formally Approved)
  1.  Attendees via teleconference:
      2. Dennis Carriere, Troy Cobb, Susie Eberhard, Anna Eggebrecht, Deb Henderson-Guenther, Jim Hill, Jenny Neugart, and Amy Thomson.
      Unable to attend: Allison Lourash, Cheryl Schlitz, Michael Hermsmeier, Erick Martin, Colleen Gonzalez, Jackie Wenkman, Richard Willette

  2. Call to Order
    1. Introduction

      2. The meeting called to order at 10:05 AM

    2. Approval of Agenda
      3. Motion made by Dennis Carriere, seconded by Jim Hhill to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

    3. Secretary’s Report
      4. Motion made by Jim Hill, seconded by Dennis Carriere to approve the minutes from the August 2009 meeting. Motion carried.

    4. Treasurer’s Report
      5. Richard was in a severe car accident and is currently at a rehabilitation center.  Dennis will try to talk with him in the next few days to have him send WRA checks to Susie.  Susie will do temporary treasurer duties since as President she has check signing authority. 

      There are 2 payments due to Great Lakes for 2008 and 2009 that are urgent, among other outstanding payments.

  3. Old Business

    1. Formalize relationship between RFW and WRA for the conference (Susie and Deb).

      2. Katie Powers has resigned from RFW to take another job, and Nancy from marketing is taking over the planning duties. Deb suggested, and it was agreed, that we wait for RFW to contact us about our relationship.

    2. Subcommittee for other potential training partnerships (Jenny, Jim, Susie).

      3. The subcommittee will set up a meeting very soon to discuss options. WAARPS has a conference November 6th and Jim works closely with them, the APSE conference is Nov. 12th and Jenny is on the planning committee. The Wisconsin Disability Benefits Network (WDBN) is planning to begin a yearly conference beginning in 2011 and are very interested in partnering with WRA as well.

      WAARPs is also looking for student scholarships and Susie will send the info on to the student group at Stout.


  4. New Business
    1. Elections
      2. Deb suggested that an explanation of expectations/duties could be given to potential new board members so they are more aware of what they are committing to do.  Also, an orientation to new members would be helpful.  It was agreed it would be helpful to have more information on roles/expectations, but the election process has to move forward as well.  Roles/expectations could be worked on at the face to face planning meeting (below).  It was also suggested that the constitution could be a starting point of information on roles for now.

      ******Susie needs to know who is planning to continue at their position, and what openings there are for 2010.  Once she knows this, Susie will email openings to us and to all members.  Board members should encourage colleagues to run for any openings.******



    2. Face-to-face long range planning

      3. Face-to-face long range planning meeting in Madison to discuss the mission and purpose and what we’re doing that is supporting this.  We will then prioritize our activities. 

      ****Date determined for the planning meeting is Monday Nov. 16th 9am-12:30pm.****


  5. Committee Reports
    1. Nominations and Awards

    2. Program
      3. Dennis is attending the 10/16 planning meeting. We need to submit proposals for the 2 sessions we plan to sponsor. One for past presidents and the other is Beverly Stafford. Susie will work on these.

    3. Legislative
      4. none at this time

    4. Public Information
      5. The fall newsletter typically focuses on the AT Expo held in Madison. Amy will send Jim and the board more info on this event. Also, Michael Hermsmeier volunteered last meeting to take on the newsletter next year.

    5. Membership
            • Monthly membership reports from NRA-to be followed up on at the planning meeting.
            • Protocol for contacting members if they leave-to be followed up on at the planning meeting.
            • Organizing membership list into excel format/group email for newsletter and legislative updates.  Anna will help create the group email list serve and membership tracking form.


        1. Board Reports

          1. President
            2. none at this time that were not already discussed.

          2. President-Elect
            3. none at this time that were not already discussed.

          3. Past President
            4. none at this time that were not already discussed.

          4. Vice-President
            5. none at this time that were not already discussed.

          5. Board Members at Large
            6. none at this time that were not already discussed.

          6. Consumer Board Member at Large
            7. APSE conference-Elements of Success is November 12th in Elkhart Lake. Please send the registration info out to all your contacts that may be interested. Early bird registration ends Monday, Oct. 12.

        2. Chapter Reports

          1. SWRA
            2. none at this time

        3. Division Reports
          1. JPD
            2. none at this time

          2. WRCEA
            3. WRCEA lost 4 board members this year and has 3 nominated and will need one more. Please contact Anna Eggebrecht if you are interested, or if you know someone who is interested.

          3. Multi-Cultural
            4. none at this time

        4. Adjournment

        5. Next Meeting
          • Monday, November 16, 2009
            9:00 AM-12:30 PM
            DATCP
            Madison, WI

        6. Submitted by:
            7. Amy Thomson
            WRA Secretary
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