Program Events: Mr. Ciaccio said that the topic of the scheduled October 16, 2001 Program Event will be changed to the "Disaster Recovery Effort -- Rebuilding the #9 Tunnel". The presentation by Mr. Siano will basically be the same as the one he will be making to the MTA Board. The planned tour of the Office of Emergency Management Command Center is cancelled due to the World Trade Center disaster. The planned tour of the AirTrain facility may be done later on, but security for that facility may be a concern. Mr. Ciaccio said that Mr. Falterman had sent information about the Ed Koch Lecture Series at Baruch College, CUNY. The NY Metro Chapter ASPA will co-sponsor this lecture series with the Baruch College School of Public Affairs. The first lecture is scheduled for October 17, 2001. Mr. Tinker spoke about a Program Event on the Election Process that is scheduled for late November or early December 2001. Mr. Falterman is working with Ed Blakely of the New School on this event. Mr. Ciaccio suggested that the Chapter host a Holiday Event with the American Red Cross as the charity tie-in. Mr. Ciaccio said that a backstage tour of the Metropolitan Museum is a possibility as a future Program Event.

Annual Awards Dinner: Mr. Meyer said that planning has begun for the Chapter Annual Dinner. Mr. Ciaccio suggested that we plan the dinner around the availability of a top-notch Guest Speaker. It was suggested that the Chapter try for Mayor Rudolph Guiliani.

Treasurer's Report: Mr. Meyer distributed copies of the Income and Expense statement for the prior Chapter Program Year.

National ASPA Elections: Mr. Ciaccio said that Jonathan Justice has requesting the backing of the Chapter for his run for a seat on the National ASPA Council. Mr. Ciaccio recommended that we endorse Mr. Justice.

Chapter Council: Mr. Ciaccio said that Ms. Roberts is deeply involved in emergency management for New York City and may have problems attending future Governing Board Meetings because of this. He also said that Claudina Osborne is interested in joining the Chapter Council. He suggested that we add an additional Council position to the Governing Board and name Ms. Osborne to that position. Mr. Jameson said that he had no objection to this plan but stated that such an action may be in violation of the Chapter Constitution

[The Meeting was convened at 6:08PM and adjourned at 6:58PM. The Meeting was held at Baruch College, CUNY, 135 East 22^nd Street, Third Floor, Room 309, NYC. Governing Board Attendees: Mr. Ciaccio, Mr. Jameson, Mr. Meyer, and Mr. Tinker. (Mr. Williams came to ensure that we had access to the room but he had to leave to teach a class.) Minutes recorded by Mr. Jameson.]