Wisconsin Association of Public Purchasers

Meeting Minutes:

May 3, 2002

Location: Elkhart Lake, WI.

 

Called to order at 8:30 A.M. by President Sharon Weeks.

Committee Reports:

Public Relations - Mary Lynn Siedl: Reminded everyone to complete the forms for the "Meet The Members" promotion. The member obtaining the most points will receive a certificate for free lodging and registration at a meeting of their choice (except the Vendor Expo) in 2003. It was noted that the Membership Directory is available.

Vendor Expo - The evening activity will surround a dinner course on the Wisconsin River. Plans are moving forward. Members with potential vendors should refer them to the Web site and to Dean Helwig or Denise Charkowski.

Treasurer Report:  Steve Martinelli: Prior to the receipts and expenses for this quarterly meeting we have balances of, $10,819.74 in the checking account and $6,068.61 in a CD account, totaling $16,888.35. A motion was m/s/p to accept the Treasurers Report.

Minutes:  A motion was m/s/p to approve the March, 2002, meeting minutes.

Old Business:

Meeting Attendance Survey – There was discussion of holding one day meetings or only three meetings a year. Susan Connelly agreed to work with Jim Fering to revise the survey questions and poll the membership.

New Business:

Dave Radisewitz (DOA, SBOP) informed the members that assistance with this year’s Expo had changed. They will encourage people to attend and possibly provide support with the December meeting for training credits.

Announcements: Susan Connelly has extra literature from the March Meeting, if anyone is interested contact her.

President Weeks informed members that Brenda Wiley has retired as our Auditor. The members thanked her for her service. Linda Buchanan has agreed take on the duties.

Newsletter- Sharon Weeks: The deadline is July 31 for the next newsletter.

Next meeting September 20, 2002, Wisconsin Dells.

A motion m/s/p to adjourn 9:00 AM.

Respectfully Submitted:

Dean Helwig

WAPP Secretary