OFFICERS PRESENT AT BUSINESS MEETING:
Lynn Gosser (President), Vendetta Gutshall
(President-elect), Denise Bashore (Treasurer), Gary Collings
(Secretary)
I.
Call to Order:
Lynn Gosser called the business meeting to order at 9:07 AM,
welcomed members, and called attention to the agenda and
other handouts on the tables.
II.
Approval of Minutes:
Lynn Gosser called for approval of the February 19, 2008
minutes.
MOTION: After a motion for
approval by David Chastain and a second by Michele Neumann,
the February 19, 2008 minutes were approved by voice vote as
presented.
III.
Treasurer’s Report:
Denise Bashore distributed the Income/Expense report for
September 2008 showing a cash balance of $76,321.62 in the
new Chase Bank account.
The August 1-31, 2008 docket was presented in the amount of
$5,730.67.
Denise reported $170,046.19 has been transferred as a final
transaction to the incoming treasurer for deposit in the new
bank account.
Besides the $14,700 held
by CASE, the cash balance in the Scholarship Fund is
$1,838.53 as of July 1, 2008.
Denise noted Vendetta Gutshall distributed the September 16,
2008 Auditor’s Report from David Culp & Company LLP
(Huntington, IN) prepared by Drew Sell, CPA at the Executive
Committee meeting.
The report found no exceptions as a result of the
procedures for cash balances, dockets, income/expenses
recap, check register, and dual approvals.
A suggestion was made that the minutes (and reports)
specify which period the Treasurer’s Report and Docket
cover, e.g., August 1-31, 2008.
Lynn Gosser called for a motion to accept the February 2008
financial statement.
MOTION: After a motion for
approval by Donna Krol and a second by Karol Farrell, the
financial statement was approved by voice vote as presented.
IV.
ISEAS Report:
Gary Collings announced the future release of a new
web-based Directory.
V.
Executive Standing Committee Reports:
A.
Legislative and Research –
Joan McCormick, chairperson, thanked the Executive Committee
for its support for
members of the Legislative Committee to attend the
CASE Leadership Institute last July in Washington D. C.
As a result the committee members have established
contacts with federal legislators.
She also thanked John Hill for his leadership with
Medicaid issues.
At the Spring Conference on February 26, 2009, ICASE will
host a breakfast in the Rotunda for legislators.
KWK will take the lead on the arrangements and
members will be asked to send out invitations after the
election. Joan
commented Educational Interpreter provisions may be
transferred to the DOE in the future.
The committee is reviewing the SLP licensure language
provisions in the revised Article 7.
B.
Membership and Fiscal Management
– Steve Wornhoff, chairperson, thanked the subcommittee
chairpersons and Denise Bashore for her support with topical
registrations.
All committee and subcommittee members will meet on October
15 to address future plans.
C.
Professional Development –
Patti Kem, chairperson, thanked the Center staff and members
of both the Planning and Executive Committees.
She called for presenters and topics for the Spring
Conference 2009 to be held at the Crowne Plaza at Union
Station in Indianapolis.
VI.
Strategic Plan Update:
A.
Supporting the Membership –
Patti Kem reported the new directors met on Wednesday for an
Assistive Technology presentation by Vicki Hershman.
The group will meet again at the February 2009
conference.
B.
Advancing the Organization
– Tom Adams gave an overview of our CASE connection and our
affiliation through unified membership.
He is beginning a two-year term as chairman of the
CASE Membership Committee.
C.
Promoting the Organization –
Lynn Gosser commented Margie Labelle and Tom Adams will
assist her to increase interactions with other state
leadership organizations.
VII.
Award/Recognitions –
At Thursday’s lunch, Lynn Gosser recognized Dr. Suellen Reed
who was presented a contribution to one of her favorite
charities. Lynn
also presented Vendetta Gutshall with the Treasurer’s plaque
for her service from 2001 to 2008.
Mary Custer was recognized for her 39 year career and
granted honorary membership with a donation to the
Scholarship Fund in her behalf.
Dr. Christy Chambers, Immediate Past President of CASE,
presented at both the Wednesday night Past Presidents’
dinner as well as the Thursday lunch session.
Trace Benedict announced winning golf teams and distributed
prizes from the Scholarship Fundraising event.
One of three Scholarship Recipients, Sarah Brodie
(IUS), was present to accept her scholarship plaque.
Tom Barth and Lou Dickman distributed vendor prizes from
Bloomington Meadows, Firelight Boxes, Optional Treatment
Center, Indiana Institute on Disability and Community,
Gibault School, Curriculum Associates, Saxon, Claimade,
Meccatech, ICAN/ISTART7, Steck Vaughn, Indiana Works, White
Residential Institute, Sopris West, Educational Concepts,
First Team Solutions, Baker & Daniels, Scientific Learning
Corporation, Pearson, and Three Springs.
VIII.
Adjournment: The
Business Meeting was adjourned after a motion by June
Robinson and a second by Denise Bashore.
NEXT MEETING:
February 27, 2009 – Indianapolis