Location Ramada Inn, Kearney - May 17, 2006 Call to Order Meeting called to order by President Jane Matsui at 9:00 A.M. Agenda was presented and introductions of new and current board members and visitors were made. Roll Call Members Present: - Jane Matsui, President
- John Wright, President Elect
- Jay Snyder, Past President
- Elisha Pueppka, Vice President
- Matt Thomas, Secretary
- Gil Smith, Treasurer
- Jeff Gonzalez, Delegate
- Dave Patterson, Delegate
- Frank Freihaut, Board of Directors
- Chris Hamilton, Publications Chair
- Keith Luedders, Board of Directors
- Sheri Trindle, Board of Directors
- Bill Bonner, Upcoming Board of Directors
- Jenny Bush, Upcoming Delegate
- Mike Twait, Upcoming Secretary
- Candy Marik, Upcoming Vice President Elect
- Bruce Campbell, Upcoming President Elect
Bruce was present but did not sign in. - Jeff Shelton, Visitor
Absent: - Darcy O'Brien-Genrich, Public Relations
- Mike Stoakes, Nominations/Elections
Minutes: Matt reported. The minutes were reviewed and approved the BOD. Treasurer Reports: Gil reported. The proposed budget was reviewed and approved by the BOD. Chris reported that we need more space on the web site. Also discussed were fees for advertising. Committee Reports: - Publications & Web Page: Chris reported. Chris discussed a possible article on the pharmacy issues and how they can dispense cpap/bipap. She had a question on whether they can delegate the job to someone else. Frank stated that they can delegate authority to someone else to deliver the equipment, but a licensed person must teach the patient. If a non licensed person is teaching, then they need to be reported. Chris would like to do a question and answer interview article regarding this issue. Chris would also like to expand our advertising on the web site. She would also like to have someone help her with this. Jane stated that the fees for advertising would need to be determined.
- Membership: Keith reported. Keith stated that we have 506 active members. This is the most ever reported. There are 1199 practitioners in the state. Chris questioned the fee for processing that new members pay to join the AARC at the state meeting. Jeff stated that there was a special registration form. Elisha downloaded this form off the web site. The AARC will be contacted regarding the fee after this meeting. Jay reminded everyone that early bird registration deadline for the national meeting is June 20th.
- Legislative/Bylaws: Jeff reported. The new set of bylaws are complete. A rewrite will be required in the next year to fulfill requirements for the AARC. Other committee members have made some recommendations. Possible changes in scope of practice and licensure requirements may be considered. Jeff stated that the Perfusionists will be going through the 407 process.
- Public Relations: Frank reported. Frank is the Nebraska representative for the PRAT (Public Relations Action Team) for the AARC. Frank did an interview for a radio spot on asthma in May, and he will do one in October for respiratory therapy as a career.
- State Program/Education: Elisha reported. Elisha stated that she needs help with registration in the morning. Elisha went over the itinerary for the meeting. All the meals are covered except one. Honorariums/sponsors were discussed. There were 150 pre-registrations and 12 walk-ins this morning.
- Nominations/Elections: Mike reported. No results to report. There were 351 ballots mailed out. Response is usually 50%.
Delegate Report: Jeff reported. Jenny Bush is the incoming delegate. No resolutions to be voted on at this time. If one comes up after the meeting, it will need to be voted on via e-mail. Old Business: - Voucher Program: This was tabled earlier in the meeting.
- Combined State Meeting: Jane reported. Jane has contacted South Dakota a number of times. They do not seem as interested as they once were in combining state meetings. We will keep pursuing this with them. Jane stated that the DC Center in Omaha is big enough to accommodate us. This will be looked into as a possible site for the state meeting.
New Business: - Perfusionist Licensure: Frank reported that he received a letter asking for anyone interested in being a part of the 407 process for the perfusionists. The perfusionists are the only non-regulated group in the operating room. Marcy Wyrens has shown interest in being a part of this process.
- Budget Change: Gil requested to add $100 to the international fellow budget for miscellaneous expenses which was approved by the BOD.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 A.M. Submitter: Respectfully submitted by Matt Thomas, NSRC Secretary.
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