North Alabama Chapter of ASTD, Inc.

Minutes of Board Meeting

March 6, 2008

            The board meet at the ASI building in Research Park. The following persons were present: Georgia Wertman (president), Colleen Cain (president-elect), Amy Heard (past president), John Hightower (treasurer), Kathy Ciliax (board member at large), Lucy Gardner (programs chair), and Mike Jones (communications chair).

            John agreed to act as secretary for the meeting.

            No minutes from the previous meeting were approved since Marsha Dollarhide was absent with notice.

            John did not present a treasurer’s report, but did indicate there were no financial issues. John noted that we have begun to “make money” on chapter meeting as opposed to losing money. While discussing the cost of meetings, the board reached consensus that it would like to see the meal options at the Redstone Federal Credit Union facility.

            Colleen Cain indicated that she had appointed Chenchutta Dubose to serve on the Financial Review Committee (along with her and Amy Heard, who are members according to the bylaws).

            Since Mike Crossley was absent with notice, no membership report was presented.

            The board reached consensus that the information gathered at the last meeting would be posted on the web site and that it would be used in the upcoming issue of the chapter newsletter. Mike J. indicated he planned to publish a newsletter during March.

            The board discussed the upcoming programs. During this discussion, the board affirmed its commitment to doing a showcase program in August. Because the likely keynote speaker is an expert on emotional intelligence, the board agreed that emotional intelligence should not be a topic for a regular chapter meeting, but would be saved for the showcase.

            Geogia and Kathy will work together to come up with a chapter survey, as required by the CORE program.

            The next board meeting was announced as April 3, 2008.