West Virginia Rural Health Association

Board of Directors Meeting – at Glade Springs Resort

October 23, 2007

 

Members Participating:         Elaine Bowen, Norma Bowyer, Patricia Crawford, Susan Griffith Chapman, Sara Jane Gainor, Jeff Graham,

                                                Lynn McCormick, Michael Thompson, Alicia Tyler, April Vestal, Sally Richardson       

           

Not Participating:                   Hilda Heady, Lew Holloway, Phil Schenk, Mazharullah Shaik  

 

Agenda Items

Discussion

Board Actions

Call to Order

Patricia Crawford called the meeting to order at 9:15 am. 

 

Roll Call

There were 11 members in attendance.

 

Minutes

Minutes of the 9/24/07 meeting were presented. Revisions were made then approved.

 

Motion to approve minutes

(Graham/Chapman)

Motion passed

Treasurer’s Report

The September financial report was reviewed and approved.

Motion to approve report (Vestal/Bowyer)

Motion passed

Old Business:

 

 

NRHA TA Grant

Patti Crawford reported on the status of the grant.

 

 

New Business:

 

 

Community Forum Final Report

The board reviewed the draft report. We recommended adding a prominent WVRHA logo on the cover page, background information, acknowledgements, and a list of benefactors. This will be a major agenda item for the next board meeting 11/26/07.

 

Silent Auction at WVRH Conference

Board members reviewed the Silent Auction volunteer schedule.

 

Annual Membership Meeting Agenda

Patti Crawford reviewed meeting plans, agenda, and packets for the meeting. Names for potential board members will be solicited from the floor. Following the meeting, forms will be sent to the membership. All board members must submit a form by Nov. 17 to have their names placed on the ballot.  There are 7 member terms that expire this year.

 

 

 

 

Committee Reports

The following reports were presented:

·        Membership/Communications – April Vestal noted highlights of their written report, such as updating of membership application, website updates, master member list, and a WVRHA email address to communicate to membership. Future plans include a quarterly e-newsletter and a membership drive.

·        Fundraising – Patti Crawford noted highlights from the report, which included the silent auction, and forum fundraising.

·        By-Laws – There were no changes made in the By-Laws this year. They are posted on the website.

·        Nominations – At the membership meeting, Sara Jane Gainor will explain the process and encourage new nominations.

·        Policy – Sally Richardson noted highlights on the committee’s written report. There were 177 participants at the seven community forums. The Institute for Health Policy Research will send the draft forum report for each location to forum coordinators. The coordinators will then send the report to forum participants for their comments. The goal is to present a final report to the board for approval at the 11/26/07 meeting. It will be disseminated to stakeholders in December-January. Board members suggested that we develop a plan for media attention (e.g., news releases, presentation to the Governor, etc.)  Patti commended Sally and her colleagues (Johnna and Gail) for their work on the forums.

 

Other Business

·        Patti Crawford discussed the year’s accomplishments. Board members applauded her for her excellent leadership.

·        Susan Griffith Chapman will begin a new position with the WV Department of Administration, Director of Finance 11/1/07. Sherri Ferrell with the WV Primary Care Association will provide needed support for the treasurer’s duties.

·        Phil Schenk’s position has changed. He will continue to serve on the board through the end of his term.

 

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 10:30 am.

Motion to adjourn

( Graham/Gainor)

 

Submitted by Elaine Bowen

Approved 11/26/07

 

Future Meeting Dates: 

Monday, November 26, 2007 face-to-face at 10:00 am; place to be determined

December - - TBA - - if necessary