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ISA NorCal Section
Board Meeting Minutes
September 5, 2002
Attendees
Vice President Jim O’Shea
Program Chair Herb Roedel
Treasurer Terry Molloy
Past President Bob Webb
Golf Chair Tony Watkin
Web Editor Glen Garfien
Secretary Suzanne Pippin
Meeting held at Power Engineers in Pt. Richmond, CA and called to order at 5:50 pm. PDT.
Financial Report
Terry reports that the balance sheet is almost balanced out – still a few non-reconciled balances. Very financially sound balance sheet with positive cash flow growth.
Herb/Terry suggested Hech Hechy weekend at Camp Mather for ISA members’ families for educating kids in engineering. Herb to talk to Mike McMaster from City of SF about the details of weekend for feasibility. Bob suggested a few technical presentations during the weekend to include emphasis on instruments and controls and hydroelectric power.
Budget for South Bay Programs expenses to be estimated at $2800 for seed money to promote South Bay membership. Awaiting approval by board for Norcal expenses. South Bay expenses to be added to the budget as a line item.
Revenue from Transmitter to decrease this year due to mailing and preparation costs. Membership revenue continues, as well as training.
Glen reminded board that budget needs to be approved ASAP.
ISA Norcal to now actively look for an alternate accountant. Herb has suggested an accountant – check to see if he does non-profit and is a licensed CPA.
2002-2003 Programs
September 10 – ISA Annual Golf Tournament at the Franklin Canyon Golf Course in Rodeo, CA. 18 foursomes are currently scheduled. Suzanne to prepare membership recruiting packets and ISA intro letter. Terry distributed new scramble rules for this tournament. Bob to bring digital camera. Tony to get course players names for the carts by Monday. Helpers to arrive at 11:30am to start registration.
Norcal ISA will solicit golfers during dinner to get involved more closely with ISA.
October 15 – Computer-aided Instrument & Design software presentation by Bentley Systems at the Berkeley Yacht Club. Beverages and appetizers aboard Terry Molloy’s yacht followed by a cook-your-own barbeque. Must sign in guest register and name tags are needed. Terry needs REALLY good write-up with map. Terry suggests changing menu to salmon and London broil. Jim O’Shea volunteer to help cook. Bring in cases of wine and some beer.
November 19 - IASCO’ flight simulator tour at Napa County airport with dinner on own afterwards. Limited to 15 people because of security reasons.
December – no meeting during Holidays
January 2003 – Tour of recent project work at Ora Loma Sanitary District in San Leandro.
February 2003 - East Bay MUD new SCADA system in Alameda, CA near Jack London square.
March 2003 – Joint meeting with San Francisco State University student section with Golden Pacific Brewing Tour and a short program that would interest college students as well as Norcal ISA members.
April 2003 – TBD
May 2003 - Panel discussion on Fieldbus. Jim Noel to gather speakers.
June 2003 - Moffett Field Wind Tunnel tour.
Board Meetings Schedule
Board meetings will be held the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm.(social hour at 5:30 pm.) Board meeting locations TBD.
Dates:
i. September 5, 2002
ii. October 3, 2002
iii. November 7, 2002
iv. December 5, 2002
v. January 2, 2003 (We may change this to January 9, 2003)
vi. February 6, 2003
vii. March 6, 2003
viii. April 3, 2003
ix. May 1, 2003
x. June 5, 2003 final 2002 – 2003 Board meeting and dinner.
xi. NOTE : ISA 2002 “DRIVE TO AUTOMATION” ISA CHICAGO 21 – 24 Oct. 2002
xii. NOTE: ISA President’s Meeting – April 2003, as yet unscheduled
Action Items for Next Month
Training schedule, Newsletter update. Buyer’s guide business plan review.
Next board meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2002. Location TBD.
Meeting adjourned at 7:34 pm.
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