Florida Physical Therapy Association

FLORIDA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION POST CONFERENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES of AUGUST 12, 2007 Daytona Beach Hilton

Members Present: Catherine Patla Tracey Estok Ken Jacobs Paul Hughes Sheila Nicholson Bob Rowe Bob Mann Kathy Swanick Gloria Young Lisa Roberts Arie VanDujin Andy Loscalzo Tom Fischer

Not Present : Ray Patterson

Staff Present: Craig Crosby

Guest: Steve Musco Adele Carr Margaret Noanamacher Nancy Gillman Lee Roberts Tom Zellar

I. The President Called to Order at 8:35 AM

II. INTRODUCTIONS – Guests introduced themselves, then the Board introduced themselves.

III. MINUTES – (Not Available for Adoption until Nov. Meeting)

IV. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA – The agenda was adopted after the President revised the agenda and after additional items were added by board members. Motion by Ken Jacobs.

V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -

A. ELECTION OF NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER - Arie Van Dujin B. APPOINTMENT OF NEW ETHICS COMMITTEE MEMBERS (2) -Sandy Davis and Steve Sylvester

1 C. APPOINTMENT OF PANEL COORDINATORS AND MEMBERS (by President) Reimbursment – Tom Zellar and Bob Mann as co-chairs Legislation - Ellen O’Bannon and Ken Jacobs as co-chairs8/23/2007 Pain - Andy Loscalzo D. ASSIGNMENTS FROM PRESIDENT – MOTIONS/ TASK FORCES/ ETC Governance Task Force – Steve Musco F. FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES AS A BOARD MEMBER Information was included in the Board’s packet. EVP asked that Board review both that document as well as Florida Statute Chapter 617 – Non Profit Corporate statute. G. ETPS – Course provider It was suggested that the concerned parties place a phone call from and that it be followed by a certified letter with a copy to the FPTA office. H. STUDENT CONCLAVE Sheila Nicholson reported that 18 Student attended the meeting for planning and that the 2008 Student Conclave would be Feb. 2, 2008 at the USF Tampa Campus. I. REIMBURSMENT TASK FORCE A Task Force was established with a report due back at Fall Meeting related to the creation of a reimbursement specialist. Paul Hughes was appointed chair. J. GOVERNANCE TASK FORCE Recognized the ongoing efforts of the task force and Steve Musco, Chair reported that the on-line survey will remain open until the end of August.

VI. NEW BUSINESS

A. BOARD ASSIGNMENTS FOR BOARD RETREAT/PLANNING MEETING Catherine Patla formally resigned from the position of Chief Delegate. John Stackpole, parliamentarian suggested that the proper line of succession was the elected delegates to the 2008 HOD. The Chief Delegate appointment would be to fulfill the 1 year left in the unexpired term of office vacated by Catherine Patla. Tracey Estok, declined and Bruce Anderson accepted the appointment. Noted that dates of the Fall Meeting have yet to be determined, but that it would involve Strategic Planning. Paul Hughes asked that Panel/ Committee request for budgets to be sent in o the office by Oct. 1, 2007 B. WRITING / SUBMITTING ARTICLES FOR UPDATE NEWSLE EVP noted that Update articles are due by the 10th of the month for nest month’s publication. C. BOARD CALENDAREXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT INFORMATION Review of the calendar and reimbursement expense procedures by EVP. D. BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION EVP asked for contact information to be turned in prior to leaving meeting. E. BOARD REIMBURSEMENT Already discussed under previous item. E. REDISTRICTING A task force composed of Sheila Nicholson, Ken Jacobs, Bob Mann, Bob Rowe, Bruce Anderson will discuss redistricting - Specifically NW and Northern G. ASSEMBLY PROCESS SUMMARY PROCESS President noted a need to improve the process of submission of motions to the reference committee prior to publication and assignments of FAs to board members so that they may track editorial changes, amendments and be ready to present and field questions on board sponsored motions. H. FA 07 - 07 Tom Fischer assigned as Chair and Diana Ickes placed on Task Force with report due back to board at the next meeting. I. FA 08 - 07 AND 09 -07 Ken Jacobs and Ellen O’Bannon were assigned along with Bob Rowe to address this with a report back at the next Board meeting. J. FA 10-07 Catherine and Sheila Nicholson assigned to co-chair with a report back to the board at the next meeting – others included on the were Lisa Roberts and Laurie Vallone-Shimko. K. CONFRECNE CALLS AND FALL MEETING Discussed the process of Regional Director led, District Conference calls – and process.

2 L. THANK YOU LETTERS TO STUDENTS Asked that students who assisted with elections be sent thank you letters for their participation and help in counting ballots. . M. CHIEF ASSEMBLY REPS FOR YEAR AROUND GOVERNANCE Catherine Patla suggested to engage Chief Representatives be involved so that it may enhance their leadership skills and knowledge of governance process.

V. ADJOURNMENT was at 11:25 AM

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