Minutes of the meeting

NECSI

4/11/07 Teleconference

The following members of the board were in attendance: Suzanne Sherrod, Garry Laxdal, Kevin Brennan, Dave Heuman, Bob Pentico, Maureen Gaynor and Barry Simons.

Absent: none

Seated with the board: Steve Autor,

Meeting was called to order at 1:10pm by President, Barry Simons

President’s Report:

Discussion of board openings (2) Regan and Lenox. Per the by-laws Mr. Simons has the duty to nominate members to fill the vacancy. Mr. Simons nominated Lawrence Sosna, Mr. Laxdal seconded the motion.

Mr. Simons is unable to attend Advantage. Mr. Simons will have a discussion with Jeff Kane the new President of NEC regarding future directions. On a motion by Ms. Gaynor the annual meeting will be conducted via webex, seconded by Ms. Sherrod; approved. Mr. Autor will make the arrangements and provide the required 60 days notice to membership.

Treasurer’s Report:

Ytd net income is $32,527 which is ahead of budget. We have collected 87% of due revenue.

Cash in bank $109,109 includes the 30 & 90 day CD’s.

Secretary’s Report:

Approval of the March 2007 NECSI minutes requested by Mr. Laxdal., seconded by Ms. Sherrod. All approved.

Business Partners Report:

Telecom Tactics is no longer an advertiser but Optus has joined as a full BP!

Old Business:

Newsletter: copy deadline was March 30th. Crosstalk will not reach the membership prior to Advantage.

Website: no report. Need a committee chair to start this project.

New Business:

Need ideas for new programs to benefit membership. Mr. Brennan will start the draft of the survey with a goal to distribute at Advantage during roundtables.

Next meeting Wed May 2^nd at 5pm in Reno. Meeting Adjourned at 2:10.