Meeting Minutes: The Governing Board approved the minutes from the March 22, 2001 Governing Board Meeting.

Treasurer's Report: Mr. Meyer gave the Treasurer's Report. The Chapter Fund balance is $5,168.56. The change in the fund balance reflects debits for $14.50 in Bank Fees and a $13.16 reimbursement to Paula Gerard for costs related to a Program Event. An anticipated payable is the $300 pledge towards costs for the National ASPA Conference in Newark, NJ; the treasurer is awaiting an invoice for the pledged amount. The Governing Board approved the anticipated payment of a $300.00 deposit to the restaurant for the Chapter Annual Awards Banquet

Chapter Annual Awards Banquet: Mr. Meyer distributed copies of the Chapter Public service Awards Banquet announcement. Mr. Meyer and Mr. Falterman discussed the award nominees and the selection by the Awards Committee of the candidates for award recipients. There were three nominees for the Outstanding Leader in Public Affairs award: C. Virginia Fields (Manhattan Borough President), Deborah J. Glick (New York State Assembly Member), and Steven Sanders (New York State Assembly Member); the awards committee selected the Honorable C. Virginia Fields, naming Ms. Glick and Mr. Sanders as runners-up. There were two nominees for the Outstanding Public Administrator award; the Awards Committee selected Angelo Tomasetti, Jr. (Program Manager, Line Equipment, Shops, Yards, and Facility Programs, MTA New York City Transit. There were two nominees for the Outstanding Academic award: Dr. Lynne A. Weikart (Associate Professor, Baruch College, CUNY) and Dr. Stan Altman (Dean, Baruch College, CUNY); the Awards Committee selected Dr. Weikart. The Committee felt that it was more appropriate to invite Dr. Altman as a Guest Speaker. Dr. Altman was invited to be a Guest Speaker, but was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. The candidate for the Outstanding Organization is New York Cares. The candidate for the Outstanding Metro Chapter ASPA Member (Volunteer) is Paula Gerard (New York Metro Chapter ASPA Volunteer and Staff Director, Center for Transition and Leadership in Government, Baruch College, CUNY). Mr. Rolandi made additional supporting comments regarding Ms. Gerard. The candidate for Best Practices in Community Service Award is Roger S. Montesano (Director of Community Services, New York City Fire Department). Mr. Meyer and Mr. Falterman also discussed the selection of the keynote speakers for the Awards Banquet: the Honorable Ronnie M. Eldridge (Council Member, New York City Council) and Dr. Jo Ivey Boufford (Dean, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University). A motion was made and passed by the Governing Board to accept all award candidates and speakers named by the Awards Committee. A motion was made and passed to give honorary ASPA memberships to C. Virginia Fields, Ronnie Eldridge, and Angelo Tomasetti, Jr. Mr. Van Ryzin said that two more memberships may be available from National ASPA. Mr. Falterman asked about gifts for the Keynote Speakers; it was decided that the Awards Dinner Co-Chairs would have the discretion to decide on the gifts. Mr. Meyer thanked Mr. Falterman, Mr. Ciaccio, Mr. Justice, and Ms. Hubbard for their work on the awards committee. There was a discussion as to whether guests of members should be charged the member or non-member ticket price; this issue was not definitively decided the Governing Board decided that guests of members would pay the member ticket price. Complimentary Dinners will be provided to the Guest Speakers, the Awardees, and the Student Essay Contest winner (and one guest for the Student Essay Contest winner). Mr. Tinker asked about the Outstanding Student Award; Mr. Ciaccio replied that there had been no nominations for that award.

Chapter Newsletter: Mr. Jameson said that the next Chapter Newsletter is scheduled for release on May 1, 2001. He had been waiting for receipt of the awards flyer that was distributed at this meeting. He will post the awards banquet announcement to the Chapter Web Site. Newsletter and awards banquet announcement distribution will be made via e-mail to those members with e-mail addresses. U.S. Mail mailing of the newsletter and awards banquet announcement will be made only to those members without e-mail addresses.

Chapter Bylaws: Mr. Van Ryzin introduced the discussion of the Chapter By-Laws. Ms. Alexander discussed the process of adapting by-laws (under parliamentary procedures). She advised that the Chapter Governing Board has not been following the proper procedures but that the Board is free to vote as they please. Ms. Alexander said that under Robert's Rules of Order, the proposed by-law changes should be submitted and reviewed against the existing by-laws at one meeting; then, at the next meeting, the proposed by-laws should be read and changes proposed; and finally, at a third meeting, the by-laws are read and voted upon without further changes. The Chapter By-Laws cannot be in conflict with the By-Laws of National ASPA. The provision for an Advisory Board may be under Chapter Standing Rules (by a two-thirds vote of the Governing Board) rather than under Chapter By-Laws. Sybil said that even though the Chapter adopted a new Constitution subsequent to the adoption of the existing Chapter By-Laws, the "old" Chapter By-Laws continue in effect until the Governing Board passes a new set of By-Laws. The next Governing Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 2001. Mr. Van Ryzin said that that meeting will be used for the second reading of the proposed by-laws. The final vote on the proposed Chapter By-Laws will take place at the Chapter General Membership Meeting scheduled in June 2001. Ms. Alexander said that this would be acceptable. Mr. Van Ryzin will request Mr. Moeller to get the latest version of the proposed by-laws out to the Governing Board members. Mr. Van Ryzin provided Ms. Alexander with Mr. Moeller's phone number so that she could discuss the Chapter By-Laws with him.

Chapter Elections: Mr. Van Ryzin said that the Nominating Committee members for the Chapter Elections are Cliff Kirsch, Ray Joseph, and Hal Moeller. There are four council seats and two Chapter Officer positions open in the election. Mr. Van Ryzin requested Mr. Jameson to contact Mr. Kirsch regarding an election nominations announcement to run in the upcoming Chapter Newsletter. Mr. Ciaccio commented that the Governing Board can replace or drop Governing Board members who do not show up at meetings.

National ASPA Conference: Mr. Rolandi stated compliments to our Chapter for our involvement in the National ASPA Conference held in Newark, New Jersey. The close-out of the conference is upcoming. The Conference had the highest attendance in the past ten to twelve years.

National ASPA Elections: Mr. Rolandi said that the results of the next National Election for ASPA Vice-President are expected by "Groundhog's Day, 2002". Cheryl Broom will be a likely nominee (as her second attempt at this office). Mr. Rolandi requested the Governing Board to recommend Ms. Broom and support her; he will get candidate material to the Governing Board for review. Mr. Van Ryzin said that the Governing Board will wait until the next Governing Board Meeting before taking action on the recommendation. The nominating period is May 1, 2001 through June 1, 2001. Mr. Rolandi advised that he may run for National ASPA Vice President in the following election.

[The Meeting was convened at 6:12PM and adjourned at 7:28PM. The Meeting was held at Baruch College, CUNY, School of Public Affairs, 137 East 22^nd Street, NYC, Room 202. Attendees: Ms. Alexander, Mr. Ciaccio, Mr. Falterman, Ms. Gerard, Mr. Jameson, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Rolandi, Mr. Tinker, and Mr. Van Ryzin. Minutes recorded by Mr. Jameson.]