<p>ACC-MN Board of Governors Minutes October 13, 2008</p><p>Attending: Gary Hanovich, Uma Valeti, Lyle Swenson Management: Bill Monn, Ashley Crunstedt</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p><p>3. September financials (2009 will be Accrual) There were no questions on the September financials and the board accepted them as presented. </p><p>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</p><p>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.</p><p> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>8. Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.</p>