Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2008

In attendance: Officers

X (MC) Mel Cea, President
X (BC) Bill Cohen, President Elect, Certification Chair
X (TW) Tom Walter, Vice President – Industry
(TS) Tom Smith, Vice President – Professional, Academic Liaison Chair
(KM) Ken Moore, Director Professional, Round Table Chair
X (SB) Scott Baker, Director – Industry
X (FB) Fred Burr, Director – Industry, Region Chair
X (MG) Michelle Goodeve, Treasurer
X (SJ) Susan Johnson, Secretary
(KR) Kristy Rivera, Past President

Committee Chairs
(TWH) Tom White, Education Chair
(AJ) Alan James, Meeting Location and Email Distribution Chair
X (DR) Don Russell, Membership Chair
(JO) John O’Neil, Newsletter Chair
X (JB) John Bruzewski, Table Top Chair
X (CC) Chuck Cuccia, Programs Chair (Co-Chair)

Teleconference, the phone Number xxxxxxx access code xxxxx

1. Meeting called to order at 4:02 P.M.
2. Review of March 2008 Minutes.

Susan moved to approve minutes. Seconded. Passed.

3. Program Update 2007-2008

April 17 –Pete Dinschel from the Carpenters Union have stepped in to provide a program on Vinyl Flooring Presented by Andy St.Paul or Pat Noonan for our April meeting. Confirmed. Michelle motioned to provide table tops at no cost for the April program, motion was seconded and Board approved

May 15 – LEED Green Building Update, John O’Neil to check and advise. (Board Contacts: Mel and John O’Neil). Proposed format is a Round Table. John advised that by May, he (John) and Ken Moore will have 2 LEED projects under contract. Ken Moore will participate in the program and plans are moving along with John O’Neil.

4. Education Committee, Chair - Tom White 2008: No Report.

5. Publicity, Publications, Audio/Visual Committee, Chair- John O’Neil 2008: No Report.

6. Academic Liaison, Tom Smith 2008: No Report.

7. Certification Committee, Chair: Bill Cohen 2008: Repor t

A. CDT Classes, Update: Class was completed and all students have passed.

8. Membership Committee, Don Russell - Chair: Report.

Membership Stats for End of February
Total Members 125 down from 129 on from March minutes.
Home Chapter Members 114

10. Treasurer’s Report, Michelle Goodeve- Report was given by Michelle. NICSI is In the black for the year.

A. Action Item:

1. Michelle will investigate type of accounts available and give report at September Board Meeting. Update: Michelle recommended a change in the checking account to gain a slightly higher interest rate. Susan motioned to change the checking account as recommended, motion seconded, Board approved.

Michelle recommended opening a non fee CD with 2% interest; Susan suggested 2 CD’s of $5,000.00 each one for 6 months and one for a one year term, Susan moved to accept the recommendations for the CD’s, motion seconded, Board approved.

2. Presenter Mugs have been ordered. Michelle will check on status of the mug delivery

11. Table Top Committee, John Bruszewski: No Report. (See 3.A. regarding April tabletops)

12. Regional Report, Fred Burr: Report

Fred reminded people to vote. Easy to do on-line. Bill McHugh is a candidate so Fred reminded the board. Fred indicated that Bill McHugh did not get elected.

Bill Cohen will be attending the president workshop in Kansas City, Kansas on April 19, 2008 (Marriott Courtyard at the airport). Susan will also be attending the president workshop. Regional Meeting will be in Chicago this year at end July/August. Fred indicated the Chicago Chapter could use help during the regional meeting. (Please volunteer). Don and Susan indicated they will attend the regional meeting.

13. Old Business:

B. The April Meeting will require a formal amendment to the bi-laws. Don Russell provided edits to bylaws regarding number of Officers. Board discussed change from 11 to 9 Officers. Susan moved to accept the changes as provided by Don, motion seconded, Board approved. Don to provide final drafts of Bylaw edits to Susan. The revised Bylaws will be sent by Susan to the Institute for review and approval.

14. New Business:

A. Northern Illinois CSI Officers ballot and voting: How are we proceeding due to the small voter response: Voting is complete.

“Section 5.
A nominating committee shall be appointed by the Board not later than February 20. The nominating committee shall prepare a list of nominees, showing at least one name for each elective position on the Board due to become vacant, and shall present the list to the chapter not later than the regular meeting in April. At this time, the members may present nominations from the floor. Each voting member of the chapter shall be provided with a ballot at least two weeks prior to the ballot count.”

B. Member Mailing List: Kristy Rivera; Use by other organizations (i.e. Carpenters Union). Susan moved to allow use of chapter mailing list to Carpenters Union for CEU program invitations. Motion seconded, Board approved.

C. Fred Burr: Membership TLC by Cynthia D'Amour, MBA Fred gave a synopsis of Cynthia D’Amour’s article on making chapter assets available to chapter members during these difficult times.

14. Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be a teleconference on May 5 at 4:00 P.M.

15: Meeting Close: moved to adjourn, seconded, approved. Meeting closed at 5:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted
Susan Johnson AIA, CSI, CCS

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2008

In attendance: Officers

X (MC) Mel Cea, President
X (BC) Bill Cohen, President Elect, Certification Chair
X (TW) Tom Walter, Vice President – Industry
X (TS) Tom Smith, Vice President – Professional, Academic Liaison Chair
X (KM) Ken Moore, Director Professional, Round Table Chair
(GP) Gary Pingel, Director – Professional (Resigned)
(SB) Scott Baker, Director – Industry
X (FB) Fred Burr, Director – Industry, Region Chair
X (MG) Michelle Goodeve, Treasurer
X (SJ) Susan Johnson, Secretary
X (KR) Kristy Rivera, Past President

Committee Chairs
(TWH) Tom White, Education Chair
(AJ) Alan James, Meeting Location and Email Distribution Chair
X (DR) Don Russell, Membership Chair
X (JO) John O’Neil, Newsletter Chair
X (JB) John Bruzewski, Table Top Chair
(CC) Chuck Cuccia, Programs Chair (Co-Chair)
(JS) Jignesh Shah, Programs Chair (Co-Chair)
Teleconference, the phone Number XXXXX access code XXXXX

1. Meeting called to order at 4:06 P.M.

2. Review November 2007 Minutes.
• Minutes were .approved.

3. Program Update 2007-2008

A. January 17 – Fire Door Inspection, Scott Baker, AHC, CDT - Specification Consultant. Confirmed (Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)

B. February 26– Joint CSI, ALA presentation, to be determined. (Board Contact: Bill Cohen)
• Bill will send out information for February program to board.
• Status: John O’Neil has information to go in January and February news letter.

C. March 20 – Technology and Foresight in “wiring” a Building for a Company’s Present and Future Internal and External Communication Needs / Bob Sass – Confirmed ( Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)

D. April 17 – Energy Codes / Mittie Rooney to send a representative – Confirmed (Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)

E. May 15 – LEED Green Building Update, John O’Neil to check and advise. (Board Contacts: Mel and John O’Neil). Proposed format is a Round Table. John advised that by May, he (John) and Ken Moore will have 2 LEED projects under contract.
• Discussion on issues dealing with LEED during the construction process. Green Globes an Alternative to LEED rating system.
• Status: Kristy to get contact information for George Sollitt Company to Ken Moore and John O’Neil for possible inclusion in round table meeting

4. Education Committee, Chair - Tom White 2008: Report. No Report

A. Action Item:

1. Ken Moore suggested the New AIA 201 as possible education opportunity. Recommend for next fall as a Monthly Program (1 HR)
Status: Still pending 1/8/07. Possible contact with AGC regarding non consensus with the new AIA 201 document.

5. Publicity, Publications, Audio/Visual Committee, Chair- John O’Neil 2008: Report.

A. John requested additional information for newsletter. Status
• John to complete newsletter for Alan James on 1/7/08

6. Academic Liaison, Tom Smith 2008: Report.

A. Tom Smith previously indicated he needs assistance or someone needs to take over due to work schedule. Status:
• Mel to contact Harper College, Lake County College and Oakton Community College.
• John O’Neil to write article for newsletter requesting volunteers to participate in

7. Certification Committee, Chair: Bill Cohen 2008: Report.

A. CDT Classes, Update:
• Five inquiries have been made about CDT classes. Bill Cohen wants to go ahead with the CDT classes hosted by Parksite at the Batavia location on Thursday nights starting January 31. John O’Neil to place information in January new letter for the CDT class at Parksite. Bill to develop the teacher roster. Don Russell has PRM#1and 2 PowerPoint presentations and volunteered to teach Class 1 or assist Mel if he teaches it (Downloads are available from the SpecGuy website.).

8. Membership Committee, Don Russell - Chair: Report.

Membership Stats for End of January

New Members: 0 thru End of January
New Members Year to Date: 1
Retention: 85.8%
Total Members 134
Home Chapter Members 121

10. Treasurer’s Report, Michelle Goodeve-

A. Action Item:

1. Michelle will investigate type of accounts available and give report at September Board Meeting. Update: Michelle did not have information available with her for meeting discussion.
• Status: No Report

2. Presenter Mugs: Susan motioned to approve purchase of presenter mugs. Michelle seconded, Board approved.
• Status: No Report

11. Table Top Committee, John Bruszewski:

A. Action Item to publish new rates in next newsletter and change web site to reflect new rates.
• Increase in Fees for Tabletops as follows: CSI members to be charged $50:00, Non CSI members to be charged $100.00 for the table top and one person’s dinner. Board approved the motion. Closed
• January tabletop will be by vendor who hosted summary board meeting.

12. Old Business:

A. PRM’s for Rock Valley Community College: John O’Neil: Report.
• Status: Old Manuals of Practice still in use :Revisit December 2008:

13. Regional Report, Fred Burr: Report.
• February membership ballot to be included in chapter newsletter.
• Regional conference in Chicago end of August 2008. John O’Neil to include mention of conference in news letter. Location at Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro at Madison and Halsted.

14. New Business:

A. Dinner Cost: Price for dinners will remain at $30.00 for the October newsletter. Finance committee met in December. At that time, the Holiday Inn had not increased charges. No increase required for guests. NICSI dues will remain at $100.

B. Retired status for Prafulla Dunung. Mel didn’t have the information to permit board action. Post meeting: Don Russell forwarded requirements for Retired Status to board for email vote to Mel so Praf can appropriately renew his now past due membership. Institute reduces dues to $35 for Retired Status. Chapter doesn’t charge dues but meals are not included with that status.

C. Discussion of replacement for Gary Pringel: Director - Professional who resigned. Board approved a motion to have Len Mazanek to fill Gary Pringel’s vacated position for the duration of his term (ends Jun 30, 2008). Action Required: Mel to contact Len to determine if he is interested.

D. Discussion of the proposed ballot for the 2008 Election. A tentative slate of officers was developed at the December Finance Committee meeting. Action Required: Mel will talk to Bill Cohen to finalize Ballot. This requires that they contact each person on the proposed slate, get agreement and email the proposed slate to all board members for review prior to the next Board Meeting.

14. Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be a teleconference on February 4 at 4:00 P.M.

15: Meeting Close: Board moved to adjourn, seconded, approved. Meeting closed at 5:10PM.

Respectfully Submitted
Susan Johnson AIA, CSI, CCS

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
November 5, 2007

In attendance: Officers

X (MC) Mel Cea, President
(BC) Bill Cohen, President Elect, Certification Chair
X (TW) Tom Walter, Vice President – Industry
X (TS) Tom Smith, Vice President – Professional, Academic Liaison Chair
(KM) Ken Moore, Director Professional, Round Table Chair
(GP) Gary Pingel, Director – Professional
X (SB) Scott Baker, Director – Industry
X (FB) Fred Burr, Director – Industry, Region Chair
(MG) Michelle Goodeve, Treasurer
X (SJ) Susan Johnson, Secretary
X (KR) Kristy Rivera, Past President

Committee Chairs
(TWH) Tom White, Education Chair
(AJ) Alan James, Meeting Location and Email Distribution Chair
X (DR) Don Russell, Membership Chair
(JO) John O’Neil, Newsletter Chair
X (JB) John Bruzewski, Table Top Chair
(CC) Chuck Cuccia, Programs Chair (Co-Chair)
(JS) Jignesh Shah, Programs Chair (Co-Chair)

Teleconference, the phone Number 1-xxx xxx-xxxx access code xxxxxx.

1. Meeting called to order at 4:03 P.M.

2. Review October 2007 Minutes.
• October Minutes were approved.

3. Program Update 2007-2008

A. November 15 – (Board Contact: Mel Cea)
• Status: Through Wall Drainage. Presenter: Jim Lukas. Confirmed

B. December 20 – No meeting, Christmas break.

C. January 17 – Fire Door Inspection, Scott Baker, AHC, CDT - Specification Consultant. Confirmed (Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)

D. February 21 – Joint CSI, ALA presentation, to be determined. (Board Contact: Bill Cohen)
• Bill will send out information for February program to board.
• Status: No update available. Mel to Call and check.

E. March 20 – Technology and Foresight in “wiring” a Building for a Company’s Present and Future Internal and External Communication Needs / Bob Sass – Confirmed ( Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)

F. April 17 – Energy Codes / Mittie Rooney to send a representative – Confirmed (Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)

G. May 15 – LEED Green Building Update, John O’Neil to check and advise. (Board Contacts: Mel and John O’Neil). Proposed format is a Round Table. John advised that by May, he (John) and Ken Moore will have 2 LEED projects under contract.
• Discussion on issues dealing with LEED during the construction process. Green Globes an Alternative to LEED rating system.
• Status: Mel to follow up

4. Education Committee, Chair - Tom White 2008: Report.

A. Action Item:
1. Ken Moore suggested the New AIA 201 as possible education opportunity. Recommend for next fall as a Monthly Program (1 HR)
Status: No report

5. Publicity, Publications, Audio/Visual Committee, Chair- John O’Neil 2008: Report.

A. John requested additional information for newsletter.
• Status: No report

6. Academic Liaison, Tom Smith 2008: Report.

A. Tom Smith indicated he needs assistance or someone needs to take over due to work schedule. Tom will contact John O’Neil to put something in the newsletter to request some assistance. Mel to contact Harper College, Lake County College and Oakton Community College.

7. Certification Committee, Chair: Bill Cohen 2008: Report.

A. Three people have indicated an interest in a study group. A minimum number of 6 people would be required to provide and host the study group.
• Status: Carry over from October meeting.

8. Membership Committee, Don Russell - Chair: Report.

Membership Stats for End of September
New Members: 0 thru End of September
New Members Year to Date: 1
Retention: 85.8%
Total Members 141
Home Chapter Members 126

10. Treasurer’s Report, Michelle Goodeve- No Report.

A. Action Item:
1. Michelle will investigate type of accounts available and give report at September Board Meeting. Update: Michelle did not have information available with her for meeting discussion.
• Status: Michelle emailed status of accounts

2. Presenter Mugs: Susan motioned to approve purchase of presenter mugs. Michelle seconded, Board approved.
• Status: No Report

11. Table Top Committee, John Bruszewski: No Report.

A. Action Item to publish new rates in next newsletter and change web site to reflect new rates.
• Increase in Fees for Tabletops as follows: CSI members to be charged $50:00, Non CSI members to be charged $100.00 for the table top and one person’s dinner. Board approved the motion.

12. Old Business:

A. PRM’s for Rock Valley Community College: John O’Neil: No Report.
• Status: No Report

13. New Business:

A. Dinner Cost: Price for dinners will remain at $30.00 for the October newsletter. Michelle will research current cost of dinners to see if an increase is required for guests.
• Status: No Report

B. Regional report to be added to the minutes.

1. Fred Burr Report: Regional fees to increase $1.00 per home chapter member per year.

14. Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be a teleconference on January 7 at 4:00 P.M.

15: Meeting Close: Board moved to adjourn, seconded, approved. Meeting closed at 4:36 PM.

Respectfully Submitted
Susan Johnson AIA, CSI, CCS

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
October 1, 2007

In attendance: Officers

X (MC) Mel Cea, President
X (BC) Bill Cohen, President Elect, Certification Chair
X (TW) Tom Walter, Vice President – Industry
(TS) Tom Smith, Vice President – Professional, Academic Liaison Chair
X (KM) Ken Moore, Director Professional, Round Table Chair
(GP) Gary Pingel, Director – Professional
(SB) Scott Baker, Director – Industry
X (FB) Fred Burr, Director – Industry, Region Chair
X (MG) Michelle Goodeve, Treasurer
X (SJ) Susan Johnson, Secretary
(KR) Kristy Rivera, Past President

Committee Chairs
(TWH) Tom White, Education Chair
(AJ) Alan James, Meeting Location and Email Distribution Chair
(DR) Don Russell, Membership Chair
X (JO) John O’Neil, Newsletter Chair
(JB) John Bruzewski, Table Top Chair
(CC) Chuck Cuccia, Programs Chair (Co-Chair)
(JS) Jignesh Shah, Programs Chair (Co-Chair)
Teleconference, the phone Number xxxxx access code xxxxx

1. Meeting called to order at 4:03 P.M.

2. Review August and September 2007 Minutes.
• Minutes were approved for August and September.

3. Program Update 2007-2008

A. October 18 – Floor Covering Awareness hosted by Peter Dinschel, CIL of the Carpenter Training Center. Confirmed (Board contact: Don Russell)

B. November 15 – BIM update. Mel Cea to check and advise. (Board Contact: Mel Cea)
• John O’Neil indicated Phil Miller will not be participating. Mel will confirm by October 3, 2007 on status of November program.

C. December 20 – No meeting, Christmas break.

D. January 17 – Fire Door Inspection, Scott Baker, AHC - ASSA ABLOY to present. Confirmed (Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)
• Reconfirm Scott will be able to provide January program.

E. February 21 – Joint CSI, ALA presentation, to be determined. (Board Contact: Bill Cohen)
• Bill will send out information for February program to board.

F. March 20 – Technology and Foresight in “wiring” a Building for a Company’s Present and Future Internal and External Communication Needs / Bob Sass – Confirmed ( Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)

G. April 17 – Energy Codes / Mittie Rooney to send a representative – Confirmed (Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)

H. May 15 – LEED Green Building Update, John O’Neil to check and advise. (Board Contacts: Mel and John O’Neil). Proposed format is a Round Table. John advised that by May, he (John) and Ken Moore will have 2 LEED projects under contract.
• Discussion on issues dealing with LEED during the construction process. Green Globes an Alternative to LEED rating system.

4. Education Committee, Chair - Tom White 2008: Report.

A. Action Item:

1. Ken Moore suggested the New AIA 201 as possible education opportunity. Recommend for next fall as a Monthly Program (1 HR)
a.

2. No Education Seminar this fiscal year.


5. Publicity, Publications, Audio/Visual Committee, Chair- John O’Neil 2008: Report.
A. John requested additional information for newsletter. Ken Moore to indicate a subject for the October round table.

6. Academic Liaison, Tom Smith 2008: Report.
A. No Report

7. Certification Committee, Chair: Bill Cohen 2008: Report.
A. Three people have indicated an interest in a study group. A minimum number of 6 people would be required to provide and host the study group.

8. Membership Committee, Don Russell - Chair: Report.
Membership Stats for End of September
New Members: 0 thru End of September
New Members Year to Date: 1
Retention: 85.8%
Total Members 146
Home Chapter Members 126
Retired: 1
Intermediate: 5
Student: 1
Professional: 76
Associate: 22
Industry: 41

10. Treasurer’s Report, Michelle Goodeve- No Report.
A. Action Item:
1. Michelle will investigate type of accounts available and give report at September Board Meeting.Update: Michelle did not have information available with her for meeting discussion.
2. Presenter Mugs: Susan motioned to approve purchase of presenter mugs. Michelle seconded, Board approved.

11. Table Top Committee, John Bruszewski: No Report.
A. Action Item to publish new rates in next newsletter and change web site to reflect new rates. (Rates for table tops were not discussed at the meeting; if website updates are required they need to be discussed at the October meeting.) Same Status, deferred to November

12. Old Business:
A. PRM’s for Rock Valley Community College: John O’Neil: No Report.

13. New Business:
A. Dinner Cost: Price for dinners will remain at $30.00 for the October newsletter. Michelle will research current cost of dinners to see if an increase is required for guests.

14. Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be a teleconference on November 5 at 4:00 P.M.

15: Meeting Close: Board moved to adjourn, seconded. Meeting closed at 4:55PM. Respectfully Submitted

Susan Johnson AIA, CSI, CCS

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
September 20, 2007

In attendance: Officers

X (MC) Mel Cea, President
(BC) Bill Cohen, President Elect, Certification Chair
X (TW) Tom Walter, Vice President – Industry
(TS) Tom Smith, Vice President – Professional, Academic Liaison Chair
(KM) Ken Moore, Director Professional, Round Table Chair
(GP) Gary Pingel, Director – Professional
(SB) Scott Baker, Director – Industry
X (FB) Fred Burr, Director – Industry, Region Chair
X (MG) Michelle Goodeve, Treasurer
X (SJ) Susan Johnson, Secretary
X (KR) Kristy Rivera, Past President

Committee Chairs
X (TWH) Tom White, Education Chair
X (AJ) Alan James, Meeting Location and Email Distribution Chair
X (DR) Don Russell, Membership Chair
X (JO) John O’Neil, Newsletter Chair
(JB) John Bruzewski, Table Top Chair
(CC) Chuck Cuccia, Programs Chair (Co-Chair)
(JS) Jignesh Shah, Programs Chair (Co-Chair)
X Mike Dawson
.
1. The Meeting took place at the Holiday Inn. Meeting called to order at 5:30 P.M.

2. Review August 2007 Minutes. Minutes were not reviewed; Deferred to October Meeting.

3. Program Update 2007-2008

A. September 20 – Lighting Control for Sustainable Design and LEED Certification by James Cheng, Lutron. Confirmed

B. October 18 – Floor Covering Awareness hosted by Peter Dinchel, CIL of the Carpenter Training Center. Confirmed (Board contact: Don Russell)

C. November 15 – BIM update. Mel Cea and Phil Miller to check and advise. (Board Contact: Mel Cea)

D. December 20 – No meeting, Christmas break.

E. January 17 – Fire Door Inspection, Scott Baker, AHC - ASSA ABLOY to present. Confirmed (Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)

F. February 21 – Joint CSI, ALA presentation, to be determined. (Board Contact: Bill Cohen)

G. March 20 – Technology and Foresight in “wiring” a Building for a Company’s Present and Future Internal and External Communication Needs / Bob Sass – Confirmed ( Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)

H. April 17 – Energy Codes / Mittie Rooney to send a representative – Confirmed (Board Contact: Chuck Cuccia)

I. May 15 – LEED Green Building Update, John O’Neil to check and advise. (Board Contacts: Mel and John O’Neil). Proposed format is a Round Table John advised that by May, he (John) and Ken Moore will have 2 LEED projects under contact.

4. Education Committee, Chair - Tom White 2008: Report.

A. Action Item:

1. Ken Moore suggested the New AIA 201 as possible education opportunity. Recommend for next fall as a Monthly Program (1 HR)

2. No Education Seminar this fiscal year.

5. Publicity, Publications, Audio/Visual Committee, Chair- John O’Neil 2008: Report.

A. John needs Material for the Newsletter. Send by end of the month.

B. Don will send John a short article to remind membership to Update their Information On-Line so the Chapter has current information.

6. Academic Liaison, Tom Smith 2008: Report. No Report.

7. Certification Committee, Chair: Bill Cohen 2008: Report. No Report. Discussion noted that tests will be Electronic in ’08. A September 21, 2007 teleconference will discuss this.

8. Membership Committee, Don Russell - Chair: Report.

Membership Stats for End of July
New Members: 0 thru End of July
New Members Year to Date: 1
Retention: 85.8%
Total Members 146
Home Chapter Members 126

Retired: 1
Intermediate: 5
Student: 1
Professional: 76
Associate: 22
Industry: 41

10. Treasurer’s Report, Michelle Goodeve reported on balances for Checking and Savings. As the bank ownership has changed, Michelle will meet with the bank to understand any new options. Revenues continue to exceed expenses. Mel, Kristy, Michelle and Don will meet in October to review budget.

11. Table Top Committee, John Bruszewski: No Report. Discussion noted that Arcom may present a table top. Michelle is planning one and Tom Walter is making contacts with vendors for the March Program. (Rates for table tops were not discussed at the meeting; if website updates are required they need to be discussed at the October meeting.)

12. Region Report: Fred Burr reported on discussion from a September 19, 2007 teleconference that discussed the New Governance Proposal. The Institute is working to better communicate the objectives of this initiative to its membership and identify and meet membership needs. The previous initiative generated significant concerns across the regions. The current proposal has generated some inquiries but few concerns. Discussion included:

A. The Institute Board will shrink to improve ability to provide Vision. Board Make-up will be 8 officers, 8 Regional members and 2 members at large = 18. This is reduced from the current 29. Regional members are not Regional Leaders but rather the communication link to the Regional Administration and membership. The New Executive Director participated in the teleconference; Fred voiced approval in his leadership style.

B. The Boards Roles will include assuring the Institute Services are appropriate.

C. Operations Decisions will be delegated to the Region Administration.

D. Institute is developing a PDF suitable to publishing within NICSI’s “LINK” to communicate the goals of these changes and how they support CSI’s membership.

E. Timing: Institute anticipates a Spring 2008 vote on the change.

F. The NICSI thanked Fred for his efforts to participate in these teleconferences and keep the board informed.

13. Old Business:

A. PRM’s for Rock Valley Community College: John O’Neil will discuss with Rock Valley if the class will be offered in 2008.


14. New Business:
A. Social Event for 2008: Michelle discussed the success of the 2006 event and suggested that the Board host another in 2008. Michelle moved. Seconded. Passed. Michelle will chair with assistance from Kristy Rivera.

15. Next meeting: The next board meeting will be a teleconference on October 1, 2008 at 4:00 P.M
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16. Meeting Close: Board moved to adjourn, seconded. Meeting closed at 6:20PM and board moved to the social period prior to the Chapter Meeting.

Respectfully Submitted Don Russell, CSI, CCS, ALA

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
May 7, 2007

In attendance: Officers
x (KR) Kristy Rivera, President
x (MC) Mel Cea, President Elect
x (TW) Tom Walter – Vice President – Industry
(JS) Jignesh Shah, Vice President - Professional, Region Director
x (MG) Michelle Goodeve, Treasurer
(MN) Mark Nichols, Secretary
(SJ) Susan Johnson, Director Professional
x (FB) Fred Burr, Director Industry
x (BC) Bill Cohen, Director Industry
(GP) Gary Pingel, Director Professional (1st Year)
x (DR) Don Russell, Past President, Membership Chair
(TWH) Tom White, Education Chair
(TS) Tom Smith, Academic Liaison
(AJ) Alan James, Meeting Place Chair
(JO) John O’Neil, Newsletter Chair
(JB) John Bruzewski, Table Top Chair 2006-2007
Ken Moore, Round Table Chair

1. Teleconference, the phone number is xxx and passcode xxx. Meeting began at 4:06PM.

2. Review April 2007 Minutes. Mel moved to approve. Seconded. Approved.

3. Program Update 2007

A. May 17 –Awards Banquet - Don Schmidt Custom Metal Inc. out of Madison, Wisconsin will give a presentation on Building Restoration. Fred Burr updated that everything is set. Fred advised that 3 table tops have been confirmed so Kristy will ask Alan to reserve a larger room. Kristy reviewed menu; Board selected the carved Prime Rib upgrade.

B. Fall Programs: Kristy will pick dates for Outgoing president’s meeting in June to review next years programs.

4. Education Committee, Chair - Tom White 2007: No program for 2007- The Education Program planning should be considered during the Board’s 2007/2008 planning session normally held in July to plan next years chapter meetings. The new president chairs that meeting.

5. Publicity, Publications, Audio/Visual Committee, Chair- John O’Neil 2007: John reported that the Newsletter was sent to Alan James this past weekend. Email distributions usually go out on Wednesday.

6. Academic Liaison, Tom Smith 2007: Tom got called away for Kansas Tornado so no report.

7. Certification Committee, Chair: Bill Cohen 2007: Results are not yet on line. Kristy received an email that results will be at end of May. Don volunteered, as membership chair, to contact those who passed. Defining who scored highest will be difficult to define for the award to two who join and get reimbursement for first year membership. It may be a draw out of the hat at the September meeting.

8. Awards Committee 2006-2007, Mel Cea reported that all certificates are prepared. Michelle will bring PRM awards to the meeting.

9. Membership Committee, Don Russell - Chair: Report. 12 new members for year to date (end of March), 128 Home Chapter members; 145 total members. This is down from last year when we had 141 Home Chapter Members and 159 Total Members. 4 members didn’t renew in March: One Industry, 2 associate and one student. Michelle reported that Chicago is having the same issue. Don emailed those who didn’t renew.
Question: Does NICSI receive $100 for both Home chapter and non home chapter members? Michelle confirmed all members pay $100.

10. Treasurer’s Report, Michelle Goodeve- reported on budget status. Year to date income exceeds expense.

11. Table Top Committee, John Bruszewski: No Report.

12. Nominating Committee, Mel Cea 2006-2007 - Chair: Elections are completed.

13. President’s Report, Kristy Rivera - President: I have been honored to serve with everyone on the board and look forward to working with all of you in the future. Kristy looks forward to helping Mel as the incoming president.

14. Old Business: none.

15. New Business:

a. PRM’s for Rock Valley: Course is in January so board has time. Defer to the September meeting so get a handle on the quantity. Right now budget looks okay.

b. Milwaukee Chapter 50th Anniversary Celebration on May 11th. Kristy and Fred cannot attend. No representatives will attend.

c. New option for monthly chapter meeting location: John discussed letting NICSI use the Ingersoll Rand Training Room. The Facility is in Addison. It is easily reachable from 355. Discussion on problems with catering for last minute changes in quantities, transition (some go to wrong place), etc. Board would consider it a possible location for the training sessions. Consensus: not change venue for chapter meeting but consider for possible other events. John O’Neil will contact them.

d. RCI Seminar Opportunity (Outlined emailed to board) This is the same program that was put on in Milwaukee in February. Marty Gilson (Carlisle) attended that meeting. Marty found it useful. The proposal is a joint program. Board fells a worthy topic but the recent Milwaukee venue may have reduced interest. More discussion at June Planning Meeting.
The next board meeting will be a planning meeting for the 2007-2008 programs. The date selected was June 7th. John O will contact Ingersoll Rand to see if their meeting room would be available. If so, NICSI will cater a dinner there. If not, a meeting elsewhere on June 7th will be planned
Business was finished. Michelle moved to adjourn at 4:43PM. Passed.

Respectfully submitted,
Don Russell, Membership Chair

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
April 2, 2007In attendance: Officers

x (KR) Kristy Rivera, President
x (MC) Mel Cea, President Elect
x (TW) Tom Walter – Vice President – Industry
(JS) Jignesh Shah, Vice President - Professional, Region Director
x (MG) Michelle Goodeve, Treasurer
(MN) Mark Nichols, Secretary
(SJ) Susan Johnson, Director Professional
x (FB) Fred Burr, Director Industry
(BC) Bill Cohen, Director Industry
(GP) Gary Pingel, Director Professional (1st Year)
x (DR) Don Russell, Past President, Membership Chair
(TWH) Tom White, Education Chair
(TS) Tom Smith, Academic Liaison
(AJ) Alan James, Meeting Place Chair
x (JO) John O’Neil, Newsletter Chair
x (JB) John Bruzewski, Table Top Chair 2006-2007
x Ken Moore, Round Table Chair

1. Teleconference, the phone number is xxx and pass code xxx. Meeting began at 4:05PM

2. Review March 2007 Minutes. Mel moved to approve. Seconded. Approved.

3. Program Update 2007

A. April 19 – CTL Tour. Michelle updated. CTL will provide Box Lunches. Michelle has selected tour topics from the CTL website and communicated with CTL and John O’Neil. Participants will meet in CTL Lunchroom in Skokie. Speaker will talk about Building Envelopes. Schedule: Registration 6PM; Dinner/Speaker at 6:30PM. Tour to follow (45 min-1 hr) Michelle to get additional info for the Link

RSVP to Alan James are due by 17 April. Alan to advise Michelle and she will contact CTL.

B. May 17 –Awards Banquet - Don Schmidt Custom Metal Inc. out of Madison, Wisconsin will give a presentation on Building Restoration. Fred Burr updated that everything is set. Board agreed on an upgraded dinner for the awards banquet. John B advised there are 2 table tops for that evening. If more than 2 table tops, John B to advise Alan James to request a larger room.

4. Education Committee, Chair - Tom White 2007: No program for 2007- The Education Program planning should be considered during the Board’s 2007/2008 planning session normally held in July to plan next years chapter meetings. The new president chairs that meeting.

5. Publicity, Publications, Audio/Visual Committee, Chair- John O’Neil 2007: Reported that the April Newsletter is underway and he plans to release it on Thursday evening to Alan James. Ken Moore will get the Roundtable Topic to John. John will publish the election results, also.

6. Academic Liaison, Tom Smith 2007: No Report . Board discussed Rock Valley. John O’Neil advised that RV currently has 18 students enrolled in the course at Rock Valley College reviewing CSI (plus the instructor). Rock Valley is using the old Manuals that NICSI provided several years ago. It would be an improvement for them to use the current PRM. Board support requires research on student versions, etc; the chapter will consider additional support to the Junior College under new business next month.

7. Certification Committee, Chair: Bill Cohen 2007: No Report from Bill. Kristy and Tom W reported there were 3 no shows. About 12-15 took the tests for CDT, CCS, and CCPR .

8. Awards Committee 2006-2007, Mel Cea: Report - Mel will send list to Kristy before next board meeting. PRM Manuals for the instructors cost $236—these were suggested as a possible award for those who teach annually. There are 5 instructors. Mel moved to approve. Don Seconded. Passed. Michelle will order since she can write the check. Delivery is desired for May Awards meeting. Kristy and Mel have met and have a plan for other awards.

9. Membership Committee, Don Russell - Chair: Report 150 total members; 132 Home chapter members. 12 new members year to date; no new members in February. Ken has received a response from the newest member (January).

10. Treasurer’s Report, Michelle Goodeve- Reported that we are under-budget.

11. Table Top Committee, John Bruszewski: As noted above, currently 2 table tops are booked for May.

12. Nominating Committee, Mel Cea 2006-2007 - Chair: Elections are completed.

13. President’s Report, Kristy Rivera - President: Kristy had to leave before her report. Mel reported he is looking forward to serving as president next year.

14. Old Business: None

15. New Business: PRM for the Rock Valley College…see discussion above under Academic Liaison.

16. Don moved to adjourn. Passed. Adjourned at 4:39PM.

The next board meeting will be a teleconference on May 7 at 4:00pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Don Russell, Membership Chair, Past President
March 5, 2007
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

In attendance: Officers
X (KR) Kristy Rivera, President
X (MC) Mel Cea, President Elect
X (TW) Tom Walter – Vice President – Industry
(JS) Jignesh Shah, Vice President - Professional, Region Director
X (MG) Michelle Goodeve, Treasurer
(MN) Mark Nichols, Secretary
X (SJ) Susan Johnson, Director Professional
X (FB) Fred Burr, Director Industry
(BC) Bill Cohen, Director Industry
(GP) Gary Pingel, Director Professional (1st Year)
(DR) Don Russell, Past President, Membership Chair
(TWH) Tom White, Education Chair
(TS) Tom Smith, Academic Liaison
(AJ) Alan James, Meeting Place Chair
X (JO) John O’Neil, Newsletter Chair
X (JB) John Bruzewski, Table Top Chair 2006-2007
Ken Moore, Round Table Chair

1. Teleconference, the phone number is xxx and pass code xxx. Meeting began at 4:08PM.

2. Review February 2007 Minutes. Fred motioned to approve minutes, seconded and passed.

3. Program Update 2007

A. March 15 – Paint, MPI, Brad Dahlgren, Sherwin Williams: Michelle Goodeve has confirmed.

B. April 19 – CTL Tour. Michelle update. CTL will provide Box Lunches. Michelle will select tour topics from the CTL website and send that with website to John O’Neil. Participants will meet in CTL Lunchroom in Skokie. Speaker will talk about Building Envelopes. Suggested schedule: Registration 6PM; Dinner/Speaker at 6:30PM. Tour to follow (45 min-1 hr) Michelle to get additional info for the Link

C. May 17 –Awards Banquet - Don Schmidt Custom Metal Inc. out of Madison, Wisconsin will give a presentation on Building Restoration. Fred Burr noted all set. Board agreed on an upgraded dinner for the awards banquet.

4. Education Committee, Chair - Tom White 2007: No program for 2007- Program planning should be part of the 2007/2008 chapter meeting program planning done in July.

5. Publicity, Publications, Audio/Visual Committee, Chair- John O’Neil 2007: Report

6. Academic Liaison, Tom Smith 2007: Report

7. Certification Committee, Chair: Bill Cohen 2007: Report

8. Awards Committee 2006-2007, Mel Cea: Report - Mel will send list to Kristy before next board meeting

9. Membership Committee, Don Russell - Chair: Report Michelle gave membership report

10. Treasurer’s Report, Michelle Goodeve. Talked of moving some of the money into a CD or money market. Will review possibility at next finance meeting.

11. Table Top Committee, John Bruszewski: Looking for May table top presenter.

12. Nominating Committee, Mel Cea 2006-2007 - Chair: Ballot is finished and has been submitted.

13. President’s Report, Kristy Rivera - President: Everyone should have received their Ballots from CSI National. Please remember to vote.

14. Old Business: None

New Business: None

The next board meeting will be a teleconference on April 2nd at 4:00pm

Michelle Goodeve motioned to end meeting, seconded passed.

Meeting adjoined at 4:32

Submitted by Susan Johnson

January 8, 2007
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

In attendance: Officers
x (KR) Kristy Rivera, President
x (MC) Mel Cea, President Elect
x (TW) Tom Walter – Vice President – Industry
(JS) Jignesh Shah, Vice President - Professional, Region Director
x (MG) Michelle Goodeve, Treasurer
(MN) Mark Nichols, Secretary
(SJ) Susan Johnson, Director Professional
x (FB) Fred Burr, Director Industry
x (BC) Bill Cohen, Director Industry
(GP) Gary Pingel, Director Professional (1st Year)
x (DR) Don Russell, Past President, Membership Chair
x (TWH) Tom White, Education Chair
x (TS) Tom Smith, Academic Liaison
(AJ) Alan James, Meeting Place Chair
x (JO) John O’Neil, Newsletter Chair
(JB) John Bruzewski, Table Top Chair 2006-2007
x Ken Moore, Round Table Chair

1. Teleconference, the phone number is XXX and pass code XXX. Meeting began at 4:04PM.

2. Board reviewed the November 6 2006 Minutes. Michelle moved to approve as amended (Page 2, Item 5 now just states “John O’neil gave Update”. Approved.

3. Program Update 2006-2007

A. January 18 – Technical Advances In Porcelain Tile, Charles Cuccia, American Int’l. Tile: Chuck is confirmed. John O’Neil has the Bio and Program outline.

B. February 27 Special Event – NIL/Chicago Building Science Event, PPW/Tyvek. Location: Meridian Banquets further east on Algonquin. Title: The Building Enclosure: What Green Building Must Include to Ensure with Durability and Performance. It carries 2 Learning Units. Bill will get info to John.

G. March 15 – Paint, MPI, Brad Dahlgren, Sherwin Williams: Michelle Goodeve has confirmed. Michelle needs to get a description of the meeting to John O’Neil.

H. April 19 – CTL Tour. Michelle update. CTL will provide Box Lunches. Michelle will select tour topics from the CTL website and send that with website to John O’Neil. Participants will meet in CTL Lunchroom in Skokie. Speaker will talk about Building Envelopes. Suggested schedule: Registration 6PM; Dinner/Speaker at 6:30PM. Tour to follow (45 min-1 hr) Michelle needs to get a description of the meeting to John O’Neil.

I. May 17 –Awards Banquet - Don Schmidt Custom Metal Inc. out of Madison, Wisconsin will give a presentation on Building Restoration. Fred Burr noted all set.

4. Education Committee, Chair - Tom White 2006-2007: Tom advised he didn’t get a consensus as to a topic so there will be no program this year. (NICSI doesn’t always have such a program every year).

5. Publicity, Publications, Audio/Visual Committee, Chair John O’Neil 2006-1007: John O’Neil Update . John recommends that Kristy interact with membership at the January Meeting about their reception to the Electronic Newsletter.

6. Academic Liaison, Tom Smith 2006-2007. Tom has cleared his work backload on Katrina and will send John an article for the “Link”. He will report next month on Academic Liaison issues.

7. Certification Committee, Bill Cohen - Chair:

a. Bill is working on the roster of teachers along with what session they are teaching. The first class is February 7th. We might try a couple Thursday’s to accommodate instructor conflicts.

8. Awards Committee 2006-2007, Mel Cea. Kristy will share her work with Mel.

9. Membership Committee, Don Russell - Chair:

Membership numbers (end of December)
1 New Member in December
9 New Members, fiscal year to date
153 Members
134 Home chapter members

10. Treasurer’s Report, Michelle Goodeve.

A. YTD income exceeds expenses.

B. Institute requires notification as to our chapter dues this month. Michelle discussed that several members have exceeded the intermediate time criteria but that Institute doesn’t upgrade their membership to Professional/Industry member. Michelle will notify Joy Davis at Institute and then contact member. The Board agreed NOT to increase dues.

C. Michelle and Don will discuss budget status to understand funds available for May banquet.

11. Table Top Committee, John Bruszewski: No Report.

12. Nominating Committee, Mel Cea 2006-2007 - Chair: Slate needs to be finalized by the February Board meeting. Mel will discuss with Kristy prior to the February Meeting. Mel needs to contact each candidate and chairpersons. Kristy has provided Mel with a sample ballot. Mel to have ballots to John O’Neil for the March Link; the results will get acknowledged at the April Meeting. As in the past, the ballots will be addressed to John O’Neil.

13. President’s Report, Kristy Rivera - President: Kristy wished Board a Happy New Year and looks forward to working with board during 2007. She thanked the board for their hard work with special thanks to Don Russell for wearing many hats.

14. Old Business:
a. None.

15. New Business:

a. Round Table. CEU’s are provided to Participants. Next 4 programs and dates are outlined below. Chapter membership is NOT a requirement for participation. Professional and Industry people are encouraged to participate.

1. January 16, 2007 Topic: “Preservative Treated Wood”.

2. Feb. 20, 2007 Topic: “Manufacturers Representatives, Serving the Architects, Part II”

3. March 13, 2007 Topic: “Formats for Addenda and Conformed Specifications”.

4. April 17, 2007 Topic: “Electronic Submissions. Part II”.

b. Restructuring of the Institute Board: Kristy explained that she and Fred teleconferenced with Sheldon Wolfe. Basically, members all received a copy of the proposal. 2 at large directors are included. Changes reduce the number of board members and, therefore, the costs. More emphasis on business side but not the membership representation. Region rather than Institute focus on the chapter. KR gets a lot of emails from other chapters. See the outline in the Newsletter. Fred will briefly discuss the Outline of the Proposal at Chapter Meeting and welcome questions. If Board cannot answer, will refer to Sheldon Wolfe. The intent is NOT for the Board to suggest a Position but rather try to provide some discussion on the aspects of the Proposal. Institute Ballots should be mailed in February.

The next board meeting will be a teleconference on February 5, 2007 at 4PM. (The day after the Super Bowl) Meeting adjourned at 5:50PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Don Russell
Membership Chair