The meeting was called to order at 5:15pm by Deb Kulbacki, President
Attendees: Deb Kulbacki, Terri McGee, Adelyn Rogalla, Annette Karnash, Pam Toy, Gretchen Cararie, Jolynn Gibson, Elizabeth Nanni
A. President’s Report
- New Board Members – Deb did not receive any contacts for offers to join the Executive board. Board member have a list of possible candidates to personally contact and are to email updates to rest of board.
- Website — to add meeting minutes
- AADE liason – new contact is Ann Constance, MI
- 2005 AADE Annual Meeting call for abstracts – deadline 12/20/2004
- Powerpoint from AADE — Deb reported that AADE has a new powerpoint available on the diabeteseducator.org website. It highlights member benefits.
- IRS 990 form – AADE requests chapters to complete. Addendum: WPADE does not need to complete.
B. General Reports
- a. Treasurer - Betti Nanni reported that WPADE is within budget.
- b. Secretary – Sandy Carpenter was not present
C. Committee Reports
- a. Certification — Terri McGee reported no subsmissions for the May 2004 exam. Next deadline 1/1/05 for the October exam.
- b. Community Education – Pam Toy reported that Sue Pettit at the Washington Hospital Diabetes Center is conducting a survey of Washington County area physicians on ways to increase enrollment and referrals to diabetes programs. She is also thinking of submitting results as an abstract to AADE. Pam also reported that the Pediatric flip charts are being reviewed and redone. Terri McGee is assisting her with this effort. She stated that Lifescan may be willing to sponsor a portion of the flipcharts .Terri McGee is to draft a letter with request for sponsorship. She is to forward to board for review.
- c. Members-at-Large – Annette Karnash reported that she sent in two articles for the January newsletter. They have already been placed on the website.
- d. Membership – Jolynn Gibson reported on membership numbers. She is to send a final email/letter to those members who have not paid for this year. Deadline for membership this year is 1/1/05.
- e. Newsletter – Terri Yeager was not present.
- f. Public Relations – Adelyn Rogalla will send hard copies of newsletter to WPADE members who do not have access to email.
- g. Legislative – Gretchen reported that the current session is ending. She is to contact Melissa Hart’s office about when school bill will be re-introduced.
- h. Program – Linda Fevrier was not present. Choices and Change, 4 hour CE program planned for April 5th, 2005. Linda is investigating sites. Plan to have chapter meeting first, followed by the program. Continental breakfast and lunch to be included. Will also present the Member benefits powerpoint program prior to speakers. Attendance is limited to 48 members. First come, first serve. Deb is to send email to members encouraging them to save the date.
