The International Society of Logistics (SOLE) - Garden State Chapter, District 10, Chapter 7

SOLE

Garden State Chapter
District 10, Chapter 77D

INDEX

Management Minutes

Society of Logistics, Chapter 7 – District 10

2 February 2007

Chapter Management Committee Meeting Minutes

Chapter Chair, Rich O’Donnell, convened a regular meeting of the Chapter’s Management Committee at 11:35 a.m., on 2 Feb 2007, at the Lockheed Martin Office in Tinton Falls, NJ.

Attendees: Rich O’Donnell, Bill Hogelin, Chuck Hodell, Michael Harris, Ken East, Bill McLean, Janet Steinberg, Maureen Boyette

Reports of Officers:

Reports were presented by the Chapter Chair – Rich O’Donnell, Bob Featheringham – Treasurer, William Hogelin – Education, Michael Harris – Publication, William McLean – Membership and Ron Fulton – Programs.

B. Featheringham and R. Fulton were not present but submitted their reports prior to the meeting.

Reports of Committees

Symposium:

K. East presented a draft agenda for the Chapter’s annual symposium to be held at the Sheraton on 15-May-07. Potential speakers have been contacted.

Administration:

M. Boyette reported that the Chapter’s distribution email list is not always current. Suggestion made to explore a feature on the website for members to update their contact information.

Education:

B. Hogelin discussed the need to offer additional logistics training opportunities to the membership. Evening seminars and potential instructors will be explored. Follow-up is needed on the survey results received from attendees at the November Educational Forum.

The Chapter should explore avenues of promoting the available SOLE scholarships. R. O’Donnell suggested contacting the universities that participated in the November educational forum to disseminate the scholarship information.

Programs:

R. Fulton’s report was read in his absence. The next luncheon is 20 Feb 07 at the Sheraton. Sharon Miller, CMMI expert, will be the speaker. Ron has luncheon speakers lined up for March and April.

Newsletter:

M. Harris reported that it is always a challenge getting adequate material for the monthly newsletter. Meeting minutes are missing due to the absence of the Secretary at several past meetings. Input must be provided by the 15^th of each month.

Membership Committee:

B. McLean reported 9 transactions (3 new members, 6 renewals) during Jan. 2007. Total Membership is 278. J. Steinberg raised the question on luncheon fees for attendees from other SOLE chapters. They will be treated as non-members at the $20 cost.

Treasurer:

C. Hodell read B. Feathering ham’s Treasurer's report showing a financial statement with a balance on hand, as of 31 Dec 2006, of $17,477.18. A non-budget expense occurred in February to purchase a project and screen for monthly luncheons at a cost of $1,192.47.

New Business:

R. O’Donnell reminded the committee of the Fisher House Fund Raiser in June 2007 which has been budgeted.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Submitted by:

Maureen Boyette

Chapter Secretary