Program Events: Mr. Ciaccio discussed his ideas for the coming Program Year. He distributed material from the Public Works Forum, which sponsored events that included tours. Some of our Program Events may be tours or fund-raisers. Mr. Ciaccio will attempt to put together a Program Event for September 2001 on the Second Avenue Subway. Mr. Falterman suggested that the February 2002 Program Event be a Forum on Redistricting and Re-Apportionment. He said that Dr. Lynne Weikart of Baruch College, CUNY had expressed an interest in participating in such a forum. Mr. Tinker suggested a Program Event on Census Results; this topic may be folded into the forum on Redistricting and Re-Apportionment. Mr. Williams suggested a Program Event on the Elections to be held either immediately before or after the November Elections. It was suggested that Ernest Rodriguez at Baruch College be contacted (at 212-802-6925) regarding coordinating this event. Doug Muzzio of Baruch College was suggested as a panelist. Mr. Falterman suggested that Stan Altman (Dean, Baruch College School of Public Affairs) be invited as a panelist. Mr. Williams suggested that we look beyond Baruch College for panelists. New York University was suggested (though we must keep in mind the "politics" among the colleges). A date after the November Elections was decided to be preferable. Ms. Hubbard-Kamunawire suggested an Event tied into the United Nations Conference on Racism that is scheduled to be held in Durban, South Africa. Ms. Alexander suggested a Program Event tied into Labor History Month and Women's History Month for March 2002. Mr. Meyer suggested a tour of the Office of Emergency Management. Mr. Falterman suggested a Holiday Social Event in December 2001. Mr. Williams suggested that each Program Event occur in a different location; we can rotate among the various schools and union offices. He also suggested that we seek to co-sponsor events with other organizations.

Treasurer's Report: Mr. Meyer said that the Chapter Fund Balance is $5,417.22, including the $1,000.00 Scholarship Fund. The Chapter realized a $456.76 profit on the Annual Awards Banquet. Mr. Falterman requested that Mr. Meyer provide the Governing Board with an Income and Expenditure Statement for the last Program (Budget) Year. Mr. Falterman felt that this would help us in planning for the current Program Year. He also suggested that the Governing Board appoint an Audit Committee to review the Chapter "books". Mr. Ciaccio and the other members of the Governing Board felt that this was unnecessary and that there are adequate controls in place. Mr. Meyer said that all checks written on the Chapter's account require dual-signatures. Mr. Meyer distributed copies of the Chapter Information Form that is required for submission to National ASPA; the form includes a Financial Statement for the closed Fiscal Year (through June 30, 2001). Mr. Falterman moved that the Governing Board accept this Chapter Statement; the Board unanimously passed the motion. Submission of the form is a requirement for receipt of the $5.00 per member rebate from National to the Chapter; Mr. Ciaccio said that he was thus anxious to get it in the mail to National ASPA.

Chinese Delegation: The Chapter was requested to host a visiting Chinese delegation on August 30, 2001. Ms. Gerard and Ms. Hubbard-Kamunawire said that they were willing to participate and Mr. Tinker said that he was willing to help them. The timing of the visit is not a convenient time for most people since it immediately precedes a Holiday weekend. Options for the delegation are therefore limited especially since the Chapter has no events scheduled on or around that date.

Membership: Mr. Ciaccio stated that he would like to build up Chapter membership during this Program Year. Ms. Alexander suggested that we reach out to various public service channels. She suggested that we make it known that the Chapter has an appeal beyond just academics and public administration. The Chapter should address an audience in the broader field of public service. She suggested The Chief as one avenue. Mr. Falterman commented that the theme of the next ASPA Conference is Public Service/Public Trust. Mr. Williams stated that there is a shortfall in recruiting from the Masters Degree Programs and added that we are not fully reaching professors of Public Administration either. Mr. Ciaccio suggested that we distribute the Chapter Program Calendar to "people of influence" at each of the schools of public administration (and related disciplines). Attendees volunteered to contact different schools: Mr. Meyer will contact John Jay College, Mr. Falterman will contact New York University and The New School, Mr. Ciaccio will contact Columbia, Ms. Osborne will contact Long Island University. Mr. Williams suggested that we reach out to other programs at colleges in the outer boroughs. Ms. Gerard suggested that we market ourselves to city agencies. Mr. Falterman and Ms. Gerard will serve as co-Chairs of the Membership Committee. Mr. Falterman will handle the membership database since Ms. Gerard no longer has access to the MS-Access software used for the database.

Meeting Minutes: The Governing Board approved the minutes from the May 17, 2001 Governing Board Meeting.

Chapter Governing Board: Mr. Ciaccio, pursuant to the Chapter Constitution, appointed Claudina Osborne to fill the Council vacancy (for the second year of the two-year Council term) created when Mr. Meyer was elected as Chapter Vice President in the last Chapter Election. The Council unanimously appointed, upon the recommendation of Mr. Ciaccio, Mr. Meyer to continue as Chapter Treasurer and Mr. Jameson to continue as Chapter Secretary. Frequency of Governing Board Meetings was discussed; the attendees agreed to a meeting approximately every six weeks. The next meeting was scheduled for 6:00PM on September 20, 2001 at 2 Broadway, Fourth Floor. Mr. Falterman requested that addresses for Governing Board members be added to the contact sheet that Mr. Ciaccio distributed. The Attendees agreed that this Meeting Room was suitable for all Governing Board Meetings. The attendees welcomed Ms. Osborne who is a new member who wished to become active in the Chapter.

Annual Awards Banquet: Mr. Ciaccio suggested that we get a "top speaker" for the next Annual Awards Dinner and then plan the Dinner around the availability of that speaker. He would like to make the Dinner even more successful than last year's. Mr. Falterman stated that the August 2001 issue of PA Times contained an article on the Chapter's Annual Awards Banquet that was held on June 7,2001. A financial statement for that Annual Awards Banquet was circulated; the statement showed revenue of $5,195.00 and expenditures of $4,738.24, yielding a net profit of $456.76.

[The Meeting was convened at 5:56PM and adjourned at 7:31PM. The Meeting was held at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 2 Broadway, Fourth Floor, NYC. Governing Board Attendees: Ms. Alexander, Mr. Ciaccio, Mr. Falterman, Ms. Gerard, Ms. Hubbard-Kamunanwire, Mr. Jameson, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tinker, and Mr. Williams. Other Attendees: Claudina Osborne. Minutes recorded by Mr. Jameson.]