| Board Members Present: E. Hockett M. Hughes R. Johnson B. Santoro M. Shelton H. Vaugeois B. Wenstrom J. Withington |
Board Members Absent: P. Miner |
President Vaugeois called the working session of the 2001-2002 Board of Directors to order at 4:30 P.M. This was not an official meeting. Its purpose was to allow all the Directors, returning and newly elected, to become familiar with each other and the tasks ahead. The President broke the ice by administering a short personality inventory which allowed each member to learn about the others, and simultaneously see how he would be perceived by the others.
Next, each of the committee leaders summarized for the group their committeešs activities including assigned duties, membership, and anticipated issues. This orientation allowed the group to reflect on the mission of the Board of Directors, the relationship of the Board with the committees and other constituencies, and the possible issues the Board could face this year.
By this point, the need for clear communication was readily apparent. For this reason, the group paused to discuss the elements of effective internal and external communication, as well as conflict resolution.
Before the session concluded, the group reviewed issues that were presented, but not concluded at the Annual Meeting in October. Possible actions were suggested, but no conclusions were reached.
Ideas from this meeting may become agenda items for the regularly scheduled December 15 meeting. Such items will be published prior to the meeting. Anyone interested in discussing them is invited to attend the Board meeting and participate in the discussions.
Submitted by Ed Hockett, Secretary, November 11,
2001.
Approved 11.25.01 by H. Vaugeois