Executive Committee Meeting

The ExecutiveConferenceCenter

HartsfieldAtlantaInternationalAirport

Friday, January 27, 2006 – 10:00 AM

MINUTES

Members Present: Sandra Adams, Bob Chambers, Peter Jernberg, Mike Murphy, Sissy Wade, Kirk Walker

Staff: Tom Redmon, Lori Spear

Guests: Ralph Davison,

President Sandra Adams called the meeting to order at 9:55 AM and welcomed everyone. A quorum was present.

Financial Reports

Michael Murphy reported that there was a $47,000 increase in revenue over budget. He moved that SAIS create two new lines in the budget: one for the NAIS visits and one for the Executive Director search. He also moved that $33,000 (of the $47,000) be earmarked for the visits and that the remaining $14,000 be set aside for start-up costs on the search. Bob Chambers seconded the motion. Motion was approved.

Michael reported that the T. Rowe Price account is healthy.

In addition to the T. Rowe Price account, there is $276,670.76 in a low-interest account. He moved the $200,000 be placed in a six month CD. Peter Jernberg seconded the motion. Motion was approved.

SunTrust requires that we submit a new Corporate Resolution and Certificate of Incumbency with up-to-date signatures. Peter moved for the adoption. Bob seconded. Motion was approved.

Michael thanked Tom and Lori for great work in managing the Association’s budget.

Membership

Lori Spear reported that there are currently 269 members, up 50 in the last two and a half years.

Accreditation

Bob Chambers thanked Sandra and Kirk for allowing their schools to be the sites for the SAIS-only visits from NAIS.

He stated that we continue to learn from our experiences and that the process is going well. There is good dialogue with SACS on the dual process. There has been good conversation between Mark Elgart and Pat Bassett. The Board of SACS is now very committed to the dual process and Eddie Krenson has been very helpful in that process.

The relationship with SACS is very positive but is not yet institutionalized. We will need to continue to be vigilant. There is a strong number of accredited schools and trained chairs. We are considering a regular email to all trained chairs, which will include tips and “what if’s”.

Survey

The decision was made to begin an annual membership survey in February. Any suggestions should be sent to Lori.

Dues and Fees

Several issues were discussed:

*Increased membership places greater demands on current staff.

*Dues need to cover the cost of additional staff.

*Consideration should be given to creating more dues categories.

*SAIS dues are lower than other associations.

*Tom and Lori will submit a dues proposal to the Executive Committee.

*SAIS will begin charging for a Vendor Directory, mailing labels, printed

copies of the Guidebook, and additional accreditation certificates.

Meeting with NAIS and FCIS

The meeting in Florida was productive. NAIS is considering the formation of a task force to study the packaging of services at the national, regional, and state levels.

Legal Issues

Our legal counsel has recommended that SAIS avoid being party to the membership restrictions proposed by FCIS. The legal opinion will be forwarded to NAIS.

Adjournment

There being no further business before the Executive Committee, the President called for a motion to adjourn.