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APPROVED
Telephonic Board of Directors Meeting
May 6, 2010
Present
Guy Bonney, Vice Chair & Secretary/Treasurer
Catherine Murphy, Director
Marian Ritland, Director
Greg Schweizer, Director
Jim Shelton, Chair
Kenn LeFever, Conference Planning Vice Chair
Ed Phillips, Unisys Liaison
Mary Lou Regan, Chief Operating Officer
Guests
Ray Colaianni, Unisys Corporation
Lynn Lovelace, UNITE Business Office
Chair Shelton called the Board of Directors Meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. on May 6, 2010.
The Board reviewed the Minutes of the April 1, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting. Marian Ritland moved to approve the Minutes of the April 1, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting as amended. Seconded by Guy Bonney. The motion passed unanimously.
Old Business
Guy Bonney reported on the expected number of Unisys conference attendees and the corresponding revenue generated from the Unisys registration fees.
Jim Shelton informed the Board that he, Guy Bonney, and Ed Phillips discussed the Unisys/UNITE scholarship program and felt it was not necessary to develop a formal program. However; should anyone be approached or hear of someone who could not attend the conference due to the cost of the registration fee, they should forward the information to either Jim or Guy who will assess the situation and take appropriate action as necessary. The Board agreed.
Ed Phillips informed the Board he is still working on obtaining “expert on demand” certificates for prize drawings at the Baltimore Conference and will notify the Board as soon as possible.
Chair Shelton called for additional new business.
New Business
Ed Phillips reported the 2010 Conference keynote speaker is John F. Gantz, Chief Research Officer and Senior Vice President from IDC. John will focus his presentation around The “Consumerization of IT”. Ed continued by informing the Board that Ed Coleman, Unisys Chairman and Chief Executive may attend the conference for part of the day on Monday, May 24, 2010. If he does attend, Ed asked the Board to allocate about ten minutes so he can address the audience at the Opening General Session. The Board agreed.
Greg Schweizer moved to approve the membership list dated May 6, 2010 as submitted by the Chief Operating Officer for those members designated as renew or new. Seconded by Guy Bonney. The motion passed unanimously.
Marian Ritland said she would begin working on the details for the focus group meeting scheduled Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 12:00 noon in the Board Room. She will keep the Board informed.
Mary Lou Regan reported voting to amend the UNITE Bylaws closed on April 23, 2010. She continued by saying the Bylaws amendments passed, the voting results were on file, and the amended Bylaws were published on the UNITE website.
Greg Schweizer briefed the Board on the UNITE Best of Conference Webcast that took place on April 28, 2010 – Automated Test Tool by George E. McGowan, Jr. from McGowan Computer Associates, Inc. Eleven people participated. The Board reviewed the results of the survey questions.
Jim Shelton reported on the call program to UNITE members. Jim said he would send the list to the Working Group officials asking them each to call ten people on the list to inquire if they expect to attend the conference. Catherine Murphy suggested a column “no longer at the company” be added so the database can be kept current. Jim said he would follow up on this action item. The Board was also asked to contact members on the list.
Mary Lou Regan informed the Board the attendee writing pads and lanyards had not been sponsored by the April 16, 2010 deadline date. The Board advised Mary Lou Regan to order the writing pads with the UNITE address on them and the lanyards without the UNITE logo.
Mary Lou Regan informed the Board the number of UNITE contracted sleeping rooms on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 had all been reserved and the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel was unable to provide additional rooms for that day. Mary Lou said the Marriott sent her a list of a few nearby hotels which she posted on the UNITE website.
Jim Shelton said the Tuesday evening reception in the Exhibit Hall was not being sponsored. The Board discussed UNITE allocating funds for the reception. Guy Bonney moved the Board approve a maximum of $3,000 for snacks for the Tuesday Reception in the Exhibit Hall. Seconded by Catherine Murphy. The motion passed unanimously.
Marian Ritland said because the 2011 conference location had not been decided the 2011 booth selections would not be made at the 2010 Baltimore Conference. Marian suggested she address this at the Vendor Opening Meeting. The Board agreed. Marian continued by suggesting the Board discuss how to address attendees’ questions about the location and dates for the 2011 Conference. The Board will discuss this at the May 22, 2010 Board of Directors Meeting.
Mary Lou Regan briefed the Board on the registration numbers to date. Lynn Lovelace was asked to send the weekly registration report to the Board and a list of the attendees with their company affiliations as soon as possible. Greg Schweizer was asked to prepare an e-mail blast highlighting the conference registration deadline date, labs, and Sunday sessions. Greg said he would prepare a draft today and forward to the Board for their approval. Mary Lou was asked to send the e-mail on Monday, May 10, 2010.
Guy Bonney said it came to his attention that someone requested internet access for one of the lab sessions. Guy said he would follow up with Alan Hood to inquire who it was and for which session. Guy will take the necessary action.
Jim Shelton informed the Board he has a telephone interview with Unisphere 5 Minute Briefing scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2010. Jim asked the Board to send him some critical points they think should be highlighted in the interview. The publication date is May 12, 2010.
Catherine Murphy moved to close the Board of Directors Meeting. Seconded by Greg Schweizer. The motion passed unanimously. There being no further business, Chair Shelton adjourned the Board of Directors Meeting at 2:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Mary Lou Regan
Chief Operating Officer
Attested by,
Guy Bonney
Secretary/Treasurer |
