ACC-MN Board of Governors Minutes October 13, 2008

Attending: Gary Hanovich, Uma Valeti, Lyle Swenson Management: Bill Monn, Ashley Crunstedt

1. Board representation: Officers: Gov, Gov-Elect, Immediate Past Pres, Sec-Treasurer Hanovich noted that Valeti had been nominated for Governor-Elect of the Chapter. Hanovich confirmed that there was nothing additional that needed to be done. Monn confirmed and noted that ACC national conducts the election.

2. Council members: a. 4 from MPLS/subs, 2 from St. Paul/subs, 2 from South (Rochester/Mankato), 1 from North (Duluth, St. Cloud). Plus one CCA, FIT, practice manager. 12 in all b. Serve 2-year term c. May serve 2 consecutive terms d. Staggered election so 6 turn over in one year Monn reviewed the council make up with the newly adopted changes in the by-laws. He said that an effort is needed to contact all cardiology practices in Minnesota to inform them that they have the opportunity to nominate councilors from their district. ACTION: Monn to send nomination information to Chapter members in each district explaining how many board members need to be elected ACTION: Hanovich, Valeti and Swenson will divide up the practices and call to solicit member activity.

3. September financials (2009 will be Accrual) There were no questions on the September financials and the board accepted them as presented.

4. 2009 budget DRAFT Monn presented the 2009 budget and explained that the Chapter will be changing from a Cash basis to an Accrual basis accounting system in 2009. This will insure that money – membership dues in particular – are recognized the year they are paying for. Moved and seconded to approve the 2009 budget. Passed on a voice vote 5. Code of Conduct and Policies & Procedures Monn explained that with greater IRS scrutiny of nonprofits that it was important to pass a Code of Conduct and a Policies & Procedures manual as this would lessen the potential of inviting IRS scrutiny. ACTION: The board decided to review the information and vote on both at its December board meeting

6. Events: a. FIT dinner program at U of M Dec. 13. Medaxiom to do the program. Reimbursement for expenses (trans., hotel, etc.) Hanovich said he had talked to Zach Burnett from Pfizer and a person involved with the FIT program at the University of Minnesota and determined there was interest in having an evening program in December. Monn suggested that a grant from the ACC many be a possibility and that the U of M may host the event on campus. As a second choice, he recommended the Dorsey-Ewald Conference Center. ACTION: Hanovich asked Monn to continue working with Medaxiom and the U of M to determine if a FIT program could happen in December.

b. Annual Conference Following discussion by the counselors, it was decided that the annual conference should be moved to June from August; that a southern Twin Cities location was preferred (Valeti suggested Eagan); the program should be scientific; 6:30 reception and the program starting at 7:00 and finishing at 9:00. ACTION: Hanovich and Valeti to explore topics and bring recommendations to the December meeting. ACTION: Crunstedt to begin looking for a site in the southern metro area, Eagan preferred. ACTION: Monn to review timing for ACC CME and CEU certification ACTION: Monn to alert Loth to consider CCA track ideas.

7. New Business Meeting time: Hanovich suggested creating a standard meeting time on a bi-monthly basis. The board agreed to have standing council meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of alternating months beginning in December. ACTION: Monn to send out notices of the standing meetings.

AHA Mission Lifeline. Hanovich reported on a meeting with AHA attended by Monn and Hanovich about the national effort. He said AHA is looking for an MN-ACC member to be a stakeholder in the effort in Minnesota. Valeti said he would consider it and asked for more information.

8. Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.