October Meeting Minutes
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Membership Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
President, Shelly Hogan called the meeting to order at 3:08 PM. She welcomed everyone to our 98th meeting and asked that everyone sign-in on the Membership Roster or the Guest Register.
INTRODUCTIONS
Shelly thanked Mike Alley for arranging our meeting at The Rathskeller
Attendees were notified of emergency exits and restrooms.
Shelly asked if there were any first time members in attendance.
Going around the room, meeting attendees were asked to briefly introduce themselves to the group, their company, title, and responsibilities.
Those in attendance were asked for their biggest planning challenges so that we could discuss during out meetings networking session after the speaker.
BUSINESS MEETING
SECRETARY REPORT – (Membership)
Shelly reported on current membership; there were 36 member companies prior to the 2009-2010 membership dues being sent out.
After sending out the dues via email, combining email non-delivery reports and other email communication, there are 28 member companies, with 78 individuals.
There were no additional inquires since last meeting.
Membership dues were sent out in August 10th.
FINANCIAL REPORT
• Tom Chernosky reported on the current financial status:
Beginning Cash $ 1,973.43
Income $ 1,026.65
Disbursements $ (38.84)
Ending Cash Balance $ 2961.24
• The motion was so moved, seconded, and approved.
AUDIT REPORT
No Report Needed
NOMINATING
No Report Needed
COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
James Anthony demonstrated using proposed Linkedin MCP group and MCP blog. Each online tool is being tested by MCP Board Members. An update will be provided at next MCP meeting in December.
Links:
http://mcpindyblog.wordpress.com
http://www.linkedin.com
MCP members are welcome to view the LinkedIn and blog sites. Any comments and suggestions can be sent to James Anthony (james.anthony@sungard.com)
PROGRAM COMMITTEE REPORT
The December meeting location is set to be at Brickyard including a buffet lunch. The speaker will be Gerry Dick creator and host of “Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick”
Links:
http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/gi_bio_dick.asp
http://www.wthr.com/global/Story.asp?s=867259
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Shelly asked if there were any announcements from the members. None were received.
NEW BUSINESS
NA
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NA
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Events/Conferences
Shelly mentioned she has a conference pass for the “2009 Business Survival & Recovery Conference” hosted by Contingency Planners of Ohio (CPO). Conference location is Dublin, OH.
Link http://cpohio.org/conference.asp
• DRJ Spring World – March 21-24 Orlando
REMINDER: Being a member of MCP entitles DRJ attendees to receive a $100.00 discount on attendee rate. Please contact Shelly for details.
REMINDER: Contact MCP Member Mike Elkin if you are interested in attending the IBM sponsored attendee party.
• CPM 2009 East – Oct 27-29 – Orlando
Mike Alley asked if any companies were negatively impacted by current flu-season, and there appears to be only isolated member companies that are experiencing absentee workers.
BREAK / NETWORKING SESSION
At 3:25 PM, Shelly formally closed the Business Session of Meeting. At this point, Mike introduced the keynote speaker
KEYNOTE
Diane K. Mack
Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness
Indiana University Purdue University – Indianapolis
Mike thanked Diane and her staff for presenting and asked everyone to fill out and submit their evaluation forms.
MCP BOARD MEMBERS
President, Shelly Hogan
Vice President, Mike Alley
Secretary, Jim Sanchez
Treasurer, Tom Chernosky
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