Present:	Lynn Ahles, Cliff Tanner, Sam Parent, Deb Stachowski, Larry Vander Plas, Patricia Stolee, Vicky Koehn, Linda Yozamp, Shelly Trimble, Cathy Pazzelli, Twyla Flaws, Bruce Tyler, LeeAnn Haack, Jaime Schafer, Sheri Sweere, Lori Glanz-Gambino, Dan Sparr, Teresa Knutson, Tracy Larsen, Kathy Chalupsky, Sandy Shea, Bonnie Ratajek, Jennifer Mencl, Wayne Lindberg, Jackie Buboltz, Tammy Anhalt-Werner, Rhonda Madsen, Susan Roberts, and Martha Ramirez.
CALL TO ORDER
Cliff Tanner called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
AGENDA
Introductions:
All. Cliff asked that we tell our name, where we are from, and something about us that no one knows. Cliff also handed out business cards to the State Council directors and executive committee members.
Minutes:
Minutes of the last meeting: Corrections noted by Larry Vanden Plas, Motion to approved; motion carried.
Treasurer's Report:
102,278.17 current balance. However more invoices are still coming in from the State Conference. Motion by Sam Parent to accept, Sheri Sweere seconded. Motion carried.
Committee Report:
Insurance Report: Insurance was renewed. Insurance covers general liability for State Council members, which includes local chapter presidents only while performing duties for the State Council. Chapters need to get their own general liability. Cliff mentioned that nametags were ordered. State Conference 10/14-10/16: Sheri Sweere, discussion of video presentations to send home with everyone, planning for other items such as breakfast, pad folios, etc. Attendees can register on-line through PayPal. State Council New Position: Technology Director Cliff discussed the duties of this position and handed out the job descriptions. The website is currently being served by Minnesota MicroNet-Susan Leone. By-Laws: Review and discussion of the by-laws. Shelly Trimble moved to accept, Vicki Koehn seconded. Motion carried.
Regional Report:
Branding webinar. Volunteer leaders are previewing the new logo, but are asked to wait to roll it out until after SHRM rolls it out after the National Conference. There is a conference call on Wed, May 23rd, Q&A on the logo. Membership is a huge initiative this year, new brochures are available. National Conference coming up. Doubled scholarships for SPHR/PHR exam and material. Membership Report: Challenges of added membership and at-large, more info tomorrow. Opportunity for chapters to capture at-large members. 2/3 of State Conference attendees are not affiliated, this is a huge opportunity to recruit members to local chapters. Proposing making space available for Chapters at State Conference two ways to approach. 1. Each chapter would have their own space, 2. Or one large table for all Chapters to use. Discussion. No decision was made at this time. Discussion of mid-day meetings for the State Conference. Conference calls, web meetings, different time of day. A Google group is being used by the executive committee. The next State Council meeting is July 11th. Foundation basket tickets are going up to $5.00 per ticket. Asking Chapters to sell tickets to their members. Chapter News Due to the time constraint Chapter news was not discussed however will be discussed at the next meeting, held at the Crown Plaza Minneapolis North, July 11th from 11:00-2:00.
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING:
The next meeting will be held on July 11, 2007, at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North, Minneapolis.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.