October 2005 Meeting minutes

October 21, 2005

Houston, TX

Present:

B. Eckert
R. Lambrecht
S. Richmond
S. Conroy
L. Petrosino
G. Frazer

D. Gale
G. Neiman
J. Thomas
N. Kehrberg
R. Welborn
J. Corder

J. Brooks
J. Pisaneschi
C. Exner
R. Bulbulian
J. Sullivan
S. McKinney

Officers Report:

COHD President, Randy Lambrecht, called the meeting to order at 3:00 pm and attendees introduced themselves. Secretary’s report: The minutes of the Summer Meeting in New York were distributed by Barry Eckert and were approved. Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report was distributed by Greg Frazer and approved. Dr. Frazer also reported that the costs were increasing. He suggested an increase in COHD dues.

In response, a motion was made and seconded to raise dues since there has been no increase in many years (currently $100 per year). After discussion, the amount was set at $175 per year and the motion passed.

Because of the good performance of our investments, a discussion was held about contributing to the ASAHP scholarship fund. A motion was made and seconded to use a portion of the interest on investments for this purpose each year with the intent to contribute $1000 each year. Final determination of the contribution amount will depend upon the performance of the investments in the prior calendar year and will be decided each January. The motion passed and Randy Lambrecht offered to explore, with the ASAHP Board, a mechanism for implementing this scholarship.

A motion was made, seconded and passed to drop FIU from the membership list. They have neither participated nor paid dues for three years.

A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept two new members:

  • Tennessee State University – Kathleen McEnerney, Dean
  • Marshall University – Shortie McKinney, Dean

The summer 2006 meeting was discussed extensively due to the success of the summer 2005 meeting. Suggested topics for discussion were:

  • Revenue enhancement
  • Faculty shortages
  • Workforce
  • Clinical Contracts

Other topics should be submitted to the COHP President as soon as possible.

The location of the meeting was also discussed. Options include:

  • Las Vegas (perhaps with the Western Deans)
  • Boston
  • Las Vegas
  • Park City/Deer Valley, UT

Other suggestions welcome

The costs of each of the above suggestions will be explored by their proponents

The two year terms of officers expires as of this meeting. Elections were held for new officers. The results are:

President – Barry S. Eckert, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Vice President – Susan Hanrahan, Arkansas State University

Secretary – Ruth Welborn, Texas State University San Marcos

Treasurer – Greg Frazer, Duquesne University

 

The meeting adjourned at 4:30 pm

Meeting MinutesAmanda JuncoOctober, 2005