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Western PA Chapter/AHRMM (formerly HPMMA)

Seminar-Meeting MinutesSeptember 18, 2009

I. Call to order

II. Dee Dee Edwards, President called the meeting to order on 9/18/09 @ 11:30am

III. Attendees

Refer to the attendance record posted to the web-site.

IV. Agenda & Discussion

a) Sponsor Jack Colletti, VP of Public Relations introduced and thanked MHS Inc.who is one of our sponsors. MHS did a brief presentation of their company and what

they can offer to their customers. They offer inventory services and clinical inventorymanagement systems. They thanked the group for getting this Chapter up andrunning.

b) Introduction - Dee Dee Edwards, President thanked everyone for coming andprovided the group with some background about the YMCA building we were in. DeeDee also announced the winners of the water spa gifts given by the YMCA which ispart of Butler Health. All of the interim officers were introduced.

c) Global Links Kaley Dearing did a presentation about how Global Links recoverssurplus materials, equipment, furniture, beds etc. They match their needs. Pleasesee Kaley if you are interested in contributing.

d) Announcements - Dee Dee announced that we were going to honor NancyStierheim as a lifetime member of the Chapter for her past Board memberparticipation with HPMMA. Jim Smoker was given a Proclamation and will behonored with a Scholarship in his name for his support in the rebirthing of the WPAChapter (formerly HPMMA) Also, announced was his retirement from Wellspan.

e) Presentation - Jim Smoker presented Strategic Planning Migrating from Tactical toStrategic Focus. Why planning is important in todays Material Management.Minimize bumps; have the right resources; get direction and good outcome. Also theimportance to ask your customers how are we doing.

f) Treasurers Report Jim Smoker first made an announcement regarding therecovery of funds from the former HPMMA. Karen Custard, Treasurer then reviewedthe Treasurers Report with the group.

g) Membership Report Shari Thomas, VP of Membership announced a Call forNominations for current board positions and a new position for Outreach. PrestonHall motioned to accept nominations and Nancy Stierheim 2nd the motion. Ballots will

be sent out electronically to all members. Shari, also announced our currentmembership count and attendees at todays meeting.

h) Sponsor - Jack introduced BASWARE who is another one of our sponsors. They dida brief presentation of their company and what they can offer. They offer software forInventory and Purchasing departments. All about being electronic and managinginventories on line.

i) Website Report Jack spoke about our Website and showed the group how to openup an account. Jack mentioned that if anyone is having trouble to please let himknow so he can assist you.

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j) Certificates Barb Best, VP of Programs & Education made sure that everyonereceived their Certificates of Attendance. Survey will follow electronically.

k) Wrap up The Seminar/Meeting ended with a quick summary from the Board andclosing notes.

V. New business

a) Next Seminar/Conference scheduled for 12/11/09. Future information will besent out with regards to time, place and agenda.

VI. Adjournment

Seminar Meeting adjourned at 2:30pm

Minutes submitted by: Denise Fillip, Secretary