Meetings Minutes: The attendees reviewed and approved without amendment the minutes for the September 13, 2000 Governing Board Meeting. Mr. Jameson agreed to post the minutes to the Chapter web site. The attendees discussed use of the web site for historical reference as to the actions of the Chapter. The attendees agreed that any confidential information discussed would be stricken from the public record on the web site as "executive session proceedings".

Treasurer's Report: At the request of Mr. Van Ryzin, Mr. Meyer agreed to continue as Chapter Treasurer. Mr. Meyer submitted a Treasurer's Report for the Period 01/01/00 through 09/12/00. The Chapter has a General Fund Balance of 2,198.80 and a Scholarship Fund Balance of $1,000.00 in the Chapter's Checking Account; the Total Chapter Checking Account Balance is $3,198.80. Mr. Jameson reported that e-mail distribution will be used for the Chapter Newsletter and that postal delivery will be used only for members for whom we do not have a valid e-mail address; this will minimize Newsletter printing and postage costs.

Programs: Ms. Hubbard asked whether budgets were needed for all Chapter Events. It was agreed that considering the current Fund Balance and the scheduled events, there should be no budget concerns. The only significant anticipated outlays will be the deposit for the Awards Dinner and for the award plaques. Mr. Van Ryzin said that Professor Savas will be the moderator for the October 18, 2000 Program Event. One panelist has been confirmed and Mr. Van Ryzin is trying to get another panelist from the consulting field. The event will be a discussion of the bridge between the public and private sectors. Mid-career opportunities will be discussed as well as opportunities for MPA students. Mr. Jameson agreed to send a flyer (to be provided by Mr. Ryzin) out with the e-mail and postal mail distribution of the Chapter Newsletter. (Mr. Van Ryzin advised Mr. Jameson to contact Ms. Gerard for a current membership listing.) Mr. Van Ryzin said that the November Program will be on the Election Results; Ms. Gerard is the coordinator for this event. Mr. Van Ryzin said that Ms. Roberts is the coordinator for the December Chapter Holiday Party. Mr. Van Ryzin reported that Ms. Roberts had suggested that the Holiday Event include a food collection for an organization and she was soliciting suggestions for an appropriate group. Ms. Hubbard suggested that the donation be given to a food pantry in the Baruch College neighborhood. Mr. Van Ryzin briefly reviewed the balance of the events scheduled for the remainder of the Chapter Program Year. A suggestion was made that flyers for the next Program Event be available for members at the preceding Program Event.

Membership: Mr. Van Ryzin requested that publicity for Program Events be coordinated with Ms. Gerard, the Membership Committee Chair. An outreach program for new members is being planned. Under this program, Governing Board members would contact new members to welcome them into the Chapter.

Chapter Awards Dinner: Ms. Hubbard and Mr. Meyer briefly discussed plans for the Annual Dinner. They will send out a call for award nominations. They hope to establish and maintain a momentum for the awards process through the Program Events. Mr. Falterman volunteered to work on the Annual Awards Dinner Committee.

Chapter By-Laws: Mr. Van Ryzin said that he had requested Ms. Alexander and Mr. Moeller to review the existing Chapter By-Laws in relation to the new Chapter Constitution. Of particular interest are special structures, such as the Advisory Board, that were included in the old Constitution but not in the new. Mr. Van Ryzin said that he would like the Governing Board to adopt a new set of by-laws by the end of the current Program Year.

Chapter Web Site: Mr. Jameson reported that Homestead reported that the Chapter Web Site received 250 hits in August 2000 and 227 hits in September 2000. He also discussed the posting of the Chapter Newsletters to the web site.

Governing Board Meetings: Mr. Van Ryzin said that the next Governing Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2000. Mr. Van Ryzin and the other attendees agreed that the meeting time will be corrected to 6:00PM - 7:00PM; the meeting time was previously posted as 7:00PM- 8:00PM.

[The Meeting was convened at 6:12PM and adjourned at 7:00PM. The Meeting was held at Baruch College, CUNY, School of Public Affairs, 137 East 22^nd Street, NYC, Room 202. Attendees: Mr. Falterman, Ms. Hubbard, Mr. Jameson, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tinker, and Mr. Van Ryzin. Minutes recorded by Michael V. Jameson, Chapter Secretary.]