EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ACTION ITEMS /
ACTION
ITEM # / ACTION / ASSIGNED TO / COMMENTS / DUE
DATE / STATUS /
97-8-1 / Prepare highlights of chapter periodic reports for SSS web page. / R.Mitchell / Each chapter may be able to have a page on the SSS site. / Open in progress
97-8-2 / Develop reporting requirements for SSS committees. / S. Smith
(J. Fitzgerald/
C. Dorney) / In progress, actively working on. / Open
97-8-3 / Identify liaison opportunities and nominate coordinators to work with the US Nat. Res. Council, Nat. Acad. of Engr., NSPE, AAES, and SAE. / S. Smith
(J. Fitzgerald/
C. Dorney) / C. Dorney has established liaisons and is presently preparing a spreadsheet. / ECD =
2-1-99 / Open
97-8-6 / Develop an “expected performance and value added” criteria for our representatives to RAMS and Joint Council and to others as needed, and establish a peer review process for Society positions. / S. Smith
C. Dorney/
P. Kinzey) / J. Fitzgerald reviewed the RAMS Constitution and By-Laws. It does not list the SSS as a participating organization or a sponsor; otherwise, okay. / Open
97-8-7 / Document our expectations for Harvey Schock (and other society reps) and get our rep and RAMS buy in for support. / S. Smith
(J. Fitzgerald/
C. Dorney) / In progress. / Open
97-8-10 / Work with Gary Saffo to establish a team of contacts for government affairs and an effective reporting system to communicate to the SSS. / S. Smith
(C. Dorney) / Still open. / Open
97-8-11 / Keep a tally on all voting of EC members by name, yes/no/ abstain, tracking votes to achieve a 100% voting participation. / C. Carter / On going
98-9-1 / Reinvestigate the cost of teleconferencing for EC meetings. / Mitchell/Carter / 1-31-99 / Open
98-9-2 / Change budget line item from “New Chapter Startup” to “Chapter Management” contingent upon putting a policy in place for managing these funds. / B. Smith
(E. Overton) / 2-01-99 / Open
98-9-3 / Assign each Chapter space on the SSS Web site with Chapter President control. / R. Mitchell / 12-14-98 / Closed
98-9-4 / Develop Web site requirements based upon Strategic Plan. / R. Mitchell / 1-15-99 / Closed
98-9-5 / Define which Director/Committee is responsible for upgrading membership. / W. Talso / 12-14-98 / Open
98-9-6 / Submit proposal for who should determine the Chapter of the Year Award, including an impact on Constitution and Bylaws. / B. Smith
(E. Overton) / 2-01-99 / Open
98-9-7 / Provide a proposal on redefining Chapter of the Year criteria. / B. Smith
(E. Overton) / 2-01-99 / Open
98-9-8 / Provide a proposal on how to recognize the accomplishments of individual Chapters. / B. Smith
(E. Overton) / 2-01-99 / Open
98-9-9 / Provide a definition of Director of New Chapter Formation and Chapter Enhancement. / B. Smith
(E. Overton) / 12-14-98 / Open
98-9-10 / Revise Strategic Plan. Ensure the Directors and their responsibilities support these goals. / P. D’Antonio
Paige Ripani / On going / Open
98-9-11 / Include immediate supervisor and company president in request for information contained in Awards package submittals. / R. Sweginnis
(R. Simmons)
W. Talso / 12-14-98 / Open
98-9-12 / Specify which liaison representatives report to which Directors in the Operations Manual. / S. Smith
(J. Fitzgerald)
P. Ripani / 12-14-98 / Open
98-9-13 / Provide comments on Draft Chapter Management Guide. / All EC Members / 11-10-98 / Closed
99-8-1 / Determine the legal ramifications (liabilities, etc.) of including non-US Chapters in the SSS, since the Society is incorporated in the US. / B. Smith / 10-15-99 / Open
99-8-2 / Determine the appropriateness of using zip codes to assign Chapter boundaries when forming or maintaining Chapters. Investigation to examine conflicts within zones (i.e., within existing Chapter boundaries) and a possible European Chapter. / B. Smith / 10-15-99 / Open
99-8-3 / Report to the EC throughout the year on a Chapter’s health. / B. Smith / On going; but, at least quarterly / Open
99-8-4 / Head up a tiger team to look at the format of the Annual Report, determine who the owner of the Report would be, and what criteria would be reported in the Annual Report. / B. Smith / Tiger team to be composed of the Director of New Chapter Formation and Chapter Services, Treasurer, Executive Vice President, and Director of Membership Services. / 11-1-99 / Open
99-8-5 / Determine the process and feasibility of the SSS becoming an authorized CEU provider. Costs are to be investigated. / R. Sweginnis / 12-1-99 / Open
99-8-6 / Review the SS Strategic Plan and submit comments and updates. / All EC Members / 9-15-99 / Open
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