Chapter Governing Board Meeting Minutes: The minutes from the April 11, 2002 Chapter Governing Board meeting were approved.

Treasurer's Report: Mr. Meyer reported a Fund Balance of $5,268.13. The change in fund balance reflects receipt of the $500 Chapter Award for Strategic Plan Implementation and payments of $150.00 for registration for two Chapter representatives at the Regional Plan Association Conference on Rebuilding Downtown New York, $250.00 for refreshments at the Program Event held on May 6, 2002 at New School University, and a $500.00 Deposit for the Chapter Annual Awards Banquet at Sal Anthony's S.P.Q.R. Restaurant.

Program Events: Mr. Falterman said that the May 6, 2002 Program Event on the New City Council was a success with good attendance. Mr. Falterman spoke about our Program Events, co-sponsored events, and other events of interest to the membership being posted on the Calendar in the Chapter Newsletter and Chapter web site. These include the New York University Excellence in Government Program. He said that Marshall Taggart from COMPA had expressed thanks for inclusion of an announcement of their event in the recent newsletter mailing.

Regional Plan Association Regional Assembly: Mr. Falterman and Ms. Gerard attended the RPA's 12^th Annual Regional Assembly entitled "Rebuilding Downtown New York". Ms. Gerard said that the Keynote Speaker, Paul Goldberger (Architecture Critic, The New Yorker) made the point that things should be done slow to do things right. Mr. Falterman said that the Civic Alliance for Downtown New York, which has one hundred member organizations in the alliance, had held workshops and committee meetings in preparation for this Assembly. Mr. Falterman said that the Civic Alliance has a meeting scheduled for this coming Monday [May 20, 2002].

Outreach to Schools of Public Administration: Mr. Ciaccio requested that the Governing Board pursue an outreach effort to contact the Schools of Public Administration to push both the Annual Public Service Awards Banquet and Program Events for next year. Mr. Falterman said that he planned an outreach to Long Island University (to Judith Kirchhoff, Director of the MPA Program) and had contacts at New School University (Dean Blakely and Professor Andrew White). He will also contact Baruch College. He said that outreach and collaboration is in our own interest and that of the individual schools. Mr. Rolandi said that Ellen Schall is the incoming Dean of the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University. Ms. Gerard said that she would contact Marilyn Rubin at John Jay College. She also suggested contact with Medgar Evers College. There was a discussion among Mr. Falterman, Ms. Roberts, and Ms. Gerard as to whether contact should be pursued only with schools that have accredited public administration programs. Even though Medgar Evers College does not have an accredited program, it was decided that Ms. Gerard should contact them. Ms. Westbrook mentioned that the CUNY Graduate Center has an Urban Education Program.

Chapter Elections: Mr. Ciaccio said that Mr. Meyer and Mr. Jameson would be continuing in their appointed positions as, respectively, Chapter Treasurer and Chapter Secretary. Mr. Ciaccio will be running for re-election as Chapter President while Mr. Falterman will be the candidate for Chapter Executive Vice President. The Candidates for the open seats on the Chapter Council are Sybil Alexander, Caroline Westbrook, Lynne Weikart, and Claudina Osborne. The Official Election Ballot will be sent along with the Chapter Newsletter and the Annual Public Service Awards Banquet Flyer in a mailing to all chapter members. The ballots are to be returned to Gregg Van Ryzin, who is Chair of the Chapter Elections Committee.

National ASPA Elections: Mr. Ciaccio said that there is a July 15, 2002 Deadline for nominations to the National ASPA Council. He said that both Ed Falterman and Dawn Roberts have expressed interest in running for this position for Region I. He said that the incumbent, Wendy Haynes from Massachusetts, may also seek the nomination to run for re-election. Mr. Ciaccio said that we may wish to support a candidate from our own Chapter. Mr. Rolandi said that the Chapter Governing Board can recommend a candidate but that other candidates can seek other recommendations. Ms. Gerard spoke in support of Mr. Falterman. Mr. Williams suggested that the potential candidates from the Chapter decide between themselves who would run this year and who would run in the next election year cycle before the Governing Board takes any vote. Mr. Rolandi said that appointees to National ASPA Committees do not have to be National Council members; service as such an committee appointee can be "grooming" for future National ASPA elective offices. Mr. Falterman stepped aside to defer to Ms. Roberts possible quest for the nomination and support from the Chapter. Mr. Ciaccio spoke of the financial aspects and job flexibility necessary for the National Council position. Ms. Roberts has not yet made a final decision on her candidacy. The Governing Board held off any vote on support for her nomination pending her final decision. Mr. Williams suggested that, if necessary, the Governing Board may vote by e-mail on the endorsement. A Candidate Statement from Ms. Roberts was requested. Nothing was made final pending a decision by Ms. Roberts. Mr. Ciaccio requested that the National Election Nomination Period be announced on the Chapter web site and in the Chapter Newsletter. Mr. Ciaccio also requested that members be advised on the web site of electronic newsletters and other communications available from National ASPA by signing-up with National ASPA.

Chapter Annual Public Service Awards Dinner: Mr. Ciaccio said that an announcement had been e-mailed throughout the Transit Authority. He also said that a flyer had been composed. There will be a buffet from 6:00PM to 7:00PM. There will be 35 - 40 minutes of speeches. There will be a choice of three entrees, dessert, and an open "soda" bar. The cost is $45 per person from Sal Anthony's S.P.Q.R Restaurant. The Awards Dinner Committee decided that it was best to have a single price for both Members and Non-Members. Ms. Gerard suggested a raffle in which business cards would be collected in a bowl. Mr. Falterman said that the Banquet will provide many "photo ops" for posting to the Chapter web site. Mr. Meyer had drafted a Press Release and a Marketing Plan for the Banquet. Letters have been sent to the award winners. There will be an outreach to the Colleges in the metropolitan area: Ms. Osborne will contact Long Island University, Mr. Rolandi will contact New York University, Mr. Ciaccio will contact Columbia University, Mr. Meyer will contact Jonathan Justice for outreach to Rutgers University, and Ms. Westbrook will contact the CUNY Graduate Center. Ms. Gerard will contact Crain's about running an announcement concerning the Banquet. Ms. Westbrook suggested that we also contact the local newspapers (in Queens, etc.). Mr. Falterman suggested that white carnations for Council Members and red carnations for Awardees be provided at the Annual Awards Banquet. Ms. Westbrook will get the carnations. Mr. Ciaccio will investigate another source for the award plaques. All award plaques will be the same. Mr. Ciaccio may contact the company that produced the award plaques presented at the National ASPA Conference. Mr. Ciaccio said that tables will be assigned so that Transit Authority employees and GIS employees can be assured of being seated together.

High School Student Essay Contest: Mr. Tinker said that there were three submissions from two schools. The winner is from the Bronx High School of Science. Mr. Meyer sent a letter to the student inviting him and one guest to the Banquet. There was a discussion as to whether a book or a savings bond should be given as the prize. An Award certificate will be prepared.

Next Governing Board Meeting: Mr. Falterman suggested meeting before the Awards Dinner; a date of Thursday, June 13^th was suggested. The Governing Board decided not to meet prior to the Awards Banquet. Instead, the next meeting was scheduled for the week following the Awards Banquet. The meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2002. The meeting will possibly be held as a Dinner-Meeting in Chinatown. The location will be decided later; a meeting at the U.S. Court House at 500 Pearl Street was suggested due to the proximity to Chinatown.