BLUE RIDGE SLEEP SOCIETY FALL MEETING 2006
DATE: Tuesday October 10, 2006
TIME: 5:30 PM
PLACE: Virginia Baptist Hospital/Lynchburg, Virginia
ATTENDEES: Listed following minutes
Current Board of Directors:
Mike Adams, President
George Morcom, Vice President
Teresa Carroll, Secretary
Whitney Hubert, Treasurer
Maria Tabor, Director at Large
Committee Chairs:
Whitney Hubert, Membership Chairperson
Educational Program
Dr. Michael Milam from Lynchburg Pulmonary Associates, presented a power point and discussion “Central Sleep Apnea”. He discussed diagnosis, treatment, examples, and case studies. This was followed by a Q & A session. 1 hour AARC CREC was awarded for participants. This was very informative and appreciated.
Business Meeting
Whitney Hubert, Treasurer and Membership Chair, reviewed the treasurer’s report as well as a review of list of current supporter members. Amount in our account is now $1,402.78. Reminder that $10 dues could be paid or renewed by the end of the year. Also, that in order to vote, members had to be current on dues.
Teresa Carroll, secretary, had asked that members review the minutes from the spring meeting on the web site and there were no corrections or additions made. Mike Adams was presented with a certificate of appreciation and gift certificate from the BRSS membership as a token of gratitude for serving as president, helping the BRSS establish by-laws, become incorporated, and clarifying the fundamentals of societies and meeting logistics for us.
Mike Adams, president, thanked the membership and opened the meeting by thanking the Virginia Baptist Hospital’s Sleep Center staff for hosting the meeting. Also, thanks to ResMed/Kevin Bogden, for providing refreshments for the meeting and to Dr. Milam for the excellent educational presentation.
The major item of business for this meeting was to vote on a new Board of Directors and this was accomplished. Mike reviewed Robert’s Rules, as well as the role of each office. The vote was taken and the new board members are as follows:
Patsy Maxey – President
Lori Bodzioney – Vice-President
George Morcom, Secretary
Whitney Hubert, Treasurer and Membership Chair
They will now have a 2 year term and the members offered their support.
Items for Discussion:
Web Page
With new Board of Directors, also needed to ask for a new Web Master. Shelby Ruley is willing to do this and the group is greatful to Rebecca Adams for having done the web site for several years previously.
Membership
Discussion was held on ways to increase membership and participation from other techs, labs, and centers. It was suggested that in addition to e-mail communication, regular mail flyers and information could go out, not only to known members, but any techs, labs, and centers we know of. Lewis Smith from Respironics can give us some mailing information for other labs and centers to help get the word out.
Spring Meeting
Carilion Sleep Center staff offered to host the Spring Meeting. Lewis Smith suggested that we could have it at Smith Mountain Lake, as a more central location. Would have to look at best time to do. Also, offered that Respironics has several presentations that offer APT/AARC CEUs.
Other Items
Carilion Sleep staff reminded folks about the upcoming “Topics in Respiratory and Sleep 2006” conference on Nov. 6 and gave out brochures.
With no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Teresa Carroll, Secretary
Attendees:
(see attached)
Ginger Goff
Wendy Babish
Angie Evans
Iris Thacker
Joyce Evans
George Morcom
Andrea Whitted
MJ Desotell
Patsy Maxey
Leanne Burns
Lori Bodzioney
Whitney Hubert
Teresa Carroll
Kevin Bogdon
Mike Adams
Lewis Smith
BLUE RIDGE SLEEP SOCIETY SPRING MEETING
DATE: Thursday May 11, 2006
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Carilion Sleep Center
Roanoke, VA
ATTENDEES: Listed following minutes
Absent: Teresa Carroll, Secretary and Rebecca Adams, Web Master
Opening Remarks: Mike Adams called the meeting to order thanking everyone for their attendance and support for the BRSS. He thanked the Carilion Sleep Center for hosting the meeting and for the wonderful refreshments. Election time was discussed and new officers will be voted on at our fall meeting. Mike Adams stated that it had been a joy being President of this most prestigious group, but it was time to step down and let someone else have fun. Discussed the responsibilities of each board position.
Other Business: Discussed the issue of membership. Mike turned the floor over to Whitney Hubert, Treasurer and Membership Chair. She reminded everyone if they had not paid their dues for 2006 she would collect tonight and if any new members would like to join, see her after meeting. Currently we have $1282 in our treasury.
Mike reminded everyone about our Website and if you wanted to post anything such as photos, patient interviews, unusual cardiac arrhythmias or EEG wave forms to e-mail them to Rebecca Adams, Web Master. He thinks this is a great way to share information through our group.
Fall meeting was discussed. If anyone would be willing to host about 20-25 people, please let Teresa Carroll, Secretary know on date and time.
Educational Presentation: Mike Adams, RPSGT, gave a presentation on “Nocturnal Polysomnography and Nocturnal Electrocardiography- a Scoring Proposal for the Sleeping Heart.” He pointed out that the EKG in PSG tends to be under-utilized in polysomnography (see attached). This was followed by discussion that we as technicians need to do everything we can to continue to develop ourselves in the knowledge of EKG.
Next Meeting: We will have a fall meeting and Centra Sleep Center has volunteered to host this event. George Morcom will contact Teresa Carroll of date and time to share with members.
Ajournment: With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.
Submitted by,
Dianne King, RPSGT
Carilion Sleep Center
BRSS Acting Secretary
Attendees:
Mike Adams
Maria Tabor
George Morcom
Mike Sleboda
Robin Wolfe
Rosemary Parker
Janet Michael
Robyn Black
Tabatha Greene
Rose Reynolds
Beth Veirling
Lisa Carpanelli
LeAnne Burns
Joyce Evans
Patsy Maxey
Paul Hicks
Dianne King
Whitney Hubert
Shelby Ruley
Vanessa Baldwin
Alisha Looney
Tonya Simmons
Daniel Stephens
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BLUE RIDGE SLEEP SOCIETY FALL MEETING
DATE: Thursday October 6, 2005
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE: Bedford Memorial Hospital Conference Room – Hosted by Bedford Memorial Sleep Lab
ATTENDEES: Listed following minutes
Opening Remarks: The BRSS would like to thank Bedford Memorial Sleep Lab for hosting this meeting. President, Mike Adams opened with a light-hearted parody he wrote entitled “Polysomnoville” (attached), even wearing his Hawaiian shirt.
On a more serious note, discussion was held regarding the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners issuing a declaratory ruling exempting Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGTs) from the Respiratory Care Practice Act for performing procedures that overlap with respiratory therapy. The Board has exempted RPSGTs who practice in an accredited facility. The exemption goes on to state that a Polysomnographic Technician who does not hold the RPSGT credential may apply for an exemption if they enroll in and complete a PAP titration course accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education (ACCME), the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) or another nationally or state recognized accrediting body. (See exemption attached following minutes) The AASM has developed a CPAP training program to cover the needs described in the exemption. See their website at www.aasmnet.org for more information. It was suggested that all sleep techs review the South Carolina ruling and stay aware and involved in the profession to keep on top of what may happen in our areas. This can be done through professional memberships and involvement, reviewing APT and AASM website to name a few.
Announcements: Rebecca Adams announced the following meeting:
October 28 & 29, 2005 Meadowview Conference Center
Teresa Carroll announced the following meeting:
Also, see our website at www.BlueRidgeSleep.org
Other Business: Several vendors, DME reps have expressed interest in becoming corporate or supporter members of the BRSS. Per the by-laws their dues are $250. Applications will be made available for those interested and they will be listed and acknowledged on our website with their e-mail and web address.
Also, Whitney Hubert, Membership Chair and treasurer, along with Teresa Carroll, Secretary, will be reviewing list for dues renewal and will notify members for opportunity to renew or join for $10 annual fee.
Whitney Hubert announced that we currently have $199 in our treasury.
Refreshments: The BRSS would like to thank Regal Medical Services, Inc. in Bedford (Dorothy “Byrd” Strain) for their generosity in supplying pizza, drinks, and cookies for our meeting.
Educational Presentation: Teresa Carroll, Manager Carilion Sleep Center in Roanoke gave a power point presentation on “Accreditation Standards for Sleep Centers”. (see attached)
This was followed by discussion that we all need to do every thing we can to continue to develop ourselves and the field of Sleep Medicine by benchmarking, networking, education, and professional development through participating in professional organizations, such as the APT and BRSS.
Next Meeting: We will have a spring meeting and several offered to host this event, including: Carilion Sleep Center, Rebecca Adams at Holston Valley, and Maria Tabor from N.C. Will e-mail the membership to get a consensus on best place before then and will post on website.
Adjournment: With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.
Submitted by,
Teresa A. Carroll, Secretary BRSS
Those in Attendance:
Mike Adams, President
George Morcom, Vice President
Teresa Carroll, Secretary
Whitney Hubert, Treasurer and Membership Chair
Maria Tabor, Member-at-large
Rebecca Adams, Web master
Dianne King
Lori Bodzioney
LeAnne Burnes
Alisha Looney
Vanessa Baldwin
Carmel Ritchie
Jake Snow
Allen Joslyn, MD
Michael Warren
Paul Hicks
Lynne Loveland
Rose Marie Reynolds
Janet Michael
James Hudson
Dorothy “Byrd” Strain
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BLUE RIDGE SLEEP SOCIETY SPRING MEETING
DATE: Thursday May 5, 2005
TIME: 4:45 PM (for Board of Directors Meeting First)
PLACE: Virginia Baptist Hospital – Conference Room – Hosted by Centra Sleep Center
ATTENDEES: (BOD) Mike Adams, President, George Morcom, Vice-President, Teresa Carroll, Secretary, Whitney Hubert, Treasurer and Membership Chair. Absent: Maria Tabor, Member-at-Large
Mike Adams called the meeting to order. Mike stated that the Commonwealth of Virginia needs a check from us for $25 for our non-profit status. Notice was sent to Mike as our registered agent. Mike will pay and submit receipt to Whitney for reimbursement.
A reminder to all that the APT/APSS meeting is coming up in June - Denver, CO. Mike is a participant in the EKG scoring section for the upcoming revised R&K manual and will be attending.
Discussed the issue of corporate membership. This would be a non-tech individual or company, such as DME, vendor, or other related business practitioner, who would like to become a corporate sponsor (known as supporter member per the by-laws) will pay $250 annually.
Discussion was held regarding dues. It was decided that annual dues should be paid in October for one year. Whitney will send out notification to the membership a reminder to make sure to pay dues prior to or at the next Fall Meeting. This will insure they will be active members, eligible for voting.
Whitney Hubert reported that we currently have $232 in our treasury account. We will need to pay the web site renewal fee that is due. Amount is $90.00. Will find out from Web Master, Rebecca Adams if the web host has met needs and if so, will renew. May need to find a web host or program with more flexibility than we currently have, if the budget allows.
Mike announced that he is not currently active as a sleep tech due to medical issues, but is still actively involved in the field. Mike wanted verification from the Board that the organization would continue to approve of him remaining president due to this. It was decided unanimously that since Mike is still very involved in the field and organization that we do want him to remain president through his term.
Whitney Hubert will pass out the membership database for all to review and update if needed. She will also accept new membership dues at the general meeting.
Teresa Carroll stated we need to have someone in the general meeting volunteer to begin working on hosting the Fall Meeting of the BRSS.
With no further business, the BOD portion of the meeting was adjourned.
Time: 5:45 PM - General session was called to order by Mike Adams, President. Everyone was welcomed and the host lab, Centra Health Sleep Lab at Virginia Baptist Hospital was thanked. Everyone was invited to Pizza and drinks provided courtesy of Roberts Home Medical.
Members were reminded to pay dues if not already done and to sign in and check information on the database.
We then held the educational portion of the meeting. The Topic was “Successful PAP Titrations for Great Outcomes”. Dr. John Plankeel, Sleep and Pulmonary Specialist from Lynchburg presented a very educational power point discussing various aspects of titrating CPAP/Bilevel. He brought forth interesting aspects to consider. The notes from the presentation will be forwarded for posting/viewing on the web site. Dr. Plankeel’s presentation was followed by a brief overview of Mask Fitting Considerations by Lori Bodzioney, RPSGT, RRT from Carilion Sleep Center, Roanoke. The educational portion was concluded by an expert panel discussion with Dr. Plankeel, George Morcom, Angie Evans (from Lynchburg) and Lori Bodzioney (from Roanoke).
Members were able to ask questions and discuss problem areas with titrations. Everyone felt this was informative and helpful. The education portion of the meeting was concluded.
Rose Marie Reynolds from Bedford agreed to host the next Fall Meeting there in October. Details to follow.
Adjournment
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Submitted by,
Teresa A. Carroll, Secretary BRSS
Those in Attendance:
Mike Adams
George Morcom
Whitney Hubert
Teresa Carroll
Janet Michael
Lori Bodzioney
Dr. John Plankeel
Angie Evans
Patsy Maxey
LeAnne Burns
Joyce Evans
Rose Marie Reynolds
Lewis Smith
Alice Ogden
M.J. Desotell
Patsy Maxey
Mark Grow
Dr. John Plankeel
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BLUE RIDGE SLEEP SOCIETY BUSINESS MEETING
Date: Friday December 10, 2004
Time: 3:30 PM
Place: Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center – Roanoke, VA
(This meeting was held in conjunction with day educational seminar
“Topics in Respiratory and Sleep 2004” as a breakout session).
Attendees: Both current members and sleep techs attending the seminar were
invited to attend.
Teresa Carroll, secretary welcomed everyone and gave an overview “About the BRSS” with an emphasis on our purpose and history.
Mike Adams, president conducted the business portion of the meeting. He reviewed Roberts Rules of Order and reminded everyone that call for nominations for election of a new Board of Directors and copies of Bylaws to be adopted today had gone out via e-mail and were also posted on our new web site.
Members were to be prepared to vote on these matters today.
Mike stated that only members in good standing (those with current dues paid), would be able to make motions, vote, or be eligible to become Board Members.
Since there had been no nominations made, it was moved, seconded and the vote carried to extend deadline for nominations for officer’s candidacy to today.
The following were voted into office for a new 2-year term:
New Board of Directors:
Vice President: George Morcom
Secretary: Teresa Carroll
Treasurer: Whitney Hubert
Director-at-Large: Maria Tabor
Whitney Hubert will remain membership chair.
Whitney passed out a membership database and asked that members review demographics and make any corrections as necessary for contact information. Those who wished to join the BRSS today were invited to do so by filling out an application and paying the $10 fee and submitting to Whitney Hubert.
Discussion for adoption of current By-laws was invited. It was then moved, seconded and the vote carried to adopt current Bylaws as written. These are posted on the website (www.BlueRidgeSleep.org).
Special thanks was expressed to member and webmaster, Rebecca Adams for creating our new updated web site.
Mike reviewed latest legislative issues related to our field. Teresa let everyone know that the APT web site (www.aptweb.org) has many helpful tools and resources for keeping current on legislative issues. Members were encouraged to become pro-active and participate in our profession by keeping up to date on what is happening, joining professional organizations, and reading current journals/articles.
Although Angela Algire, Treasurer, was absent, she submitted a report stating that we have $122 as of today in the bank.
A question was raised as to method and/or eligibility for joining the organization as a DME representative, vendor, or others associated with the field of sleep, but are not sleep technologists. This will be reviewed and will follow up with an answer as soon as possible as to the type and fee for clarification of this type of membership.
Teresa announced that we need someone to host a spring meeting with emphasis on an educational component. If interested, please e-mail her at tcarroll@carilion.com.
Adjournment
With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 4:25 PM.
Submitted by:
Teresa Carroll, Secretary
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BLUE RIDGE SLEEP SOCIETY SPRING MEETING 2004
DATE: Tuesday March 30, 2004
TIME: 6:00 PM
PLACE: Virginia Baptist Hospital/Lynchburg, Virginia
ATTENDEES: Listed following minutes
Current Board of Directors:
Mike Adams, President
Barbara Rettemnier, Vice President
Teresa Carroll, Secretary
Angela Algire, Treasurer
George Morcom, Director at Large
Committee Chairs:
Whitney Hubert, Membership Chairperson
Opening Remarks
Mike Adams opened the meeting by thanking the Virginia Baptist Hospital’s Sleep Center staff for hosting the meeting and providing the pizza, cookies and sodas. He commented that voting on elections/bylaws and any other new or old business would be tabled to the fall meeting, as there had not been a 30-day notification of this spring meeting to the membership. All discussion and reporting for this meeting will be on advisory basis only. There were no objections. He then introduced Lewis Smith with Respironics who would be providing the evening’s educational program. Mike took the opportunity to emphasize the importance of the EKG in polysomnography.
Educational Program
Lewis Smith from Respironics gave an educational presentation on “Sleep Disordered Breathing and Congestive Heart Failure”. This was very informative and appreciated. One Contact Hour of education certificates were given for those in attendance.
Minutes from the last meeting
Teresa Carroll, secretary reviewed the minutes from the last meeting and there were no additions or comments. Approval for minutes will be tabled for the Fall Meeting with the rest of the business.
Items for Discussion:
Web Page
Per report from Jon DeMent (absent at this meeting), web site is set to go, but he has not chosen a host and uploaded yet. In the works to do. Per minutes from last meeting need $120/year or $10/month to maintain the site. Members agreed that since we had the funding to cover this, we should do it. It was also suggested that we could seek corporate sponsorship to supplement. Lewis Smith offered to help with this. Could also offer advertising links on our website to help pay for the web site. Would like to keep the web site updated and current to increase information and awareness for members and those interested.
Treasury Update
Per Angela Algire (absent at this meeting), we currently have $190. She will put the monies into an account at Wacovia, which is regionally known.
Membership Chair
Per Whitney Hubert (absent at this meeting), there have been no new members since the last meeting. For those interested in joining, they can e-mail Whitney at wphubert@carilion.com with their name, address, phone number and e-mail address for the data base along with the $10 membership fee. She will then forward the money to Angela Algire, Treasurer.
Mike Adams suggested that those who have not paid dues yet do so, to become members in good standing with voting rights. For tonight’s meeting may pay Teresa Carroll and she will forward monies and demographics for database to the treasurer/membership chair.
Carilion Sleep Center staff offered to host the Fall Meeting and suggested that it could be in conjunction with the annual education conference “Topics in Respiratory Care and Sleep 2004” to be held either Nov 12 or 19 at the end of the day in a break-out session. Mike stated that we would have a brief board meeting followed by a general membership meeting for a total of about 1 hr. Mike also let the members know that at this time he is not actively working as a PSG tech and current wording in the bylaws require this. Since bylaws have not been voted on, can either leave as is and he would not be eligible to hold office, or change this piece. Anyone wanting a current copy of the bylaws for review prior to the Fall Meeting may request a copy by e-mailing him at dreamcxrs@bvunet.net.
Three months prior to the Fall Meeting, those interested in holding an office in the BRSS should submit their name and a brief bio-sketch to Whitney Hubert, membership chair, at wphubert@carilion.com. Data will be compiled and sent out to the membership for review prior to the next meeting in the fall.
By acclimation, the above was adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.
Submitted by Teresa Carroll, Secretary
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BLUE RIDGE SLEEP SOCIETY BUSINESS MEETING
DATE: Sunday, September 14, 2003
TIME: 3:00 PM
PLACE: Carilion Sleep Center/ Roanoke, Virginia
ATTENDEES: Listed following minutes
Jon DeMent opened the meeting at 3:10 PM. Thanks were given to Paul Hicks from Respiratory Rentals in Franklin County for providing pizza, Angela Algire for providing cookies/sweet bread/drinks and Whitney Hubert for coordinating the refreshments.
Jon gave the update on how the webpage is progressing. BRSS is not available as a website name. BRSleep, however, is available. It would cost about $20 a year to register/keep this domain name. He also researched two companies that maintain websites and found them to be not very expensive, running about $7.95 per month. These two costs together would be approximately $120 per year, or $10 per month. Jon likes the idea of using a company to maintain the site because they can add various links to our site making it more interactive and resourceful. Currently our webpage can be viewed at home.earthlink.net/~jonrdement.
These options were left open for consideration.
Jon discussed the core competencies of the APT in relation to those in the Respiratory Licensure Act. Many competencies overlap and issues will need to be addressed legislatively to make sure that the sleep techs who are not respiratory therapists are covered and not excluded. A competency list is available on the APT website.
Mike Adams began by calling us a “committee as a whole,” making the meeting more informal at this point to better facilitate open discussion/questions. The BRSS has been registered as a Virginia Non-stock Corporation. DeVilbiss Respiratory, a division of Sunrise Medical, gave us a grant that covered the registration process. There is a small annual fee for this, which he believed to be possibly $50-75.
Because we are officially registered, Mike suggested we needed to elect our Board of Directors and pay our dues at this meeting. After some discussion, those present decided to proceed with paying dues and electing the Board at this meeting. Dues were set at $10 annually, are good through December 31, 2004. Angela Algire volunteered to serve as a temporary treasure and collect dues from those present. Members paying dues at this meeting, including those who could not attend but sent in their money, are considered charter members.
Other issues discussed at this time included trying to get cooperate sponsorship to cover our website costs and the question was asked if we needed a doctor over us. We do not.
Member took time to introduce themselves in preparation of the Board elections.
Mike reviewed the Bylaws. Changes were made after discussion to Article 6.9 making the quorum 25 active members and/or 50% of active members plus the Board and to Article 6.1.4 making those members who paid their dues on or before September 14, 2003 charter members. Mike called a return to the business meeting and a motion was made and seconded to accept the amended bylaws for a year, at which time other amendments would be considered. The vote carried.
The floor was opened for nominations for the five positions of the Board of Directors: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director-at-Large.
All members voting and nominated had to have paid their dues. Nominations were made and seconded for each candidate and, since all positions were unopposed, the votes carried. The first Board of Directors of the BRSS is:
President – Mike Adams
Vice-President – Barbara Ritameyer
Secretary – Teresa Carroll
Back-up – Jon DeMent
Treasurer – Angela Algire
Director-at-Large – George Morcom
Backup – Iris Thacker
Due to the absence of Teresa Carroll and George Morcom back-ups voted for in the event they could not accept their positions.
Those present decided that this Board of Directors will serve a temporary six-month term due to so many members not being present at this meeting.
In order to build membership between now and our next meeting, a motion was made and seconded that Whitney Hubert be the Membership Chairman. This vote carried.
Rebecca Adams suggested that all members respond to their emails for confirmation the information has been received. A simple “Got it.” response would do.
Iris Thacker said that they will host the next meeting at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg closer to Spring, but before March 14, 2004, which is when the current Board’s temporary term expires.
Adjournment
With no more business, the meeting adjourned at 5:25 PM.
Submitted by,
Kathy Pellant
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Friday May 16, 2003 – 5:30 pm
Facilitator: Barbara Rettemnier
Place: The Dutch Inn at Martinsville, VA
Attendees: Barbara Rettemnier, Mike Adams, Rebecca Adams, Lewis Smith, Dan Clements, Teresa Carroll, Michael Sleboda, Angela Algire, Whitney Hubert, Dianne King, Donna Caldwell, Susan Warner, Cheryl Jones, Donna Wilson, Randy Brooks, Deborah Oakes
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Barbara Rettemnier welcomed everyone
Mike Adams gave info on further developing ourselves as an organization.
Lewis Smith from Respironics sponsored refreshments and gave an educational presentation on the benefits of Nasal Pressure vs. Therms.
News & Announcements facilitated by Barbara Rettemnier.
Open Floor Discussion
Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm
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Refreshments and dinner off the menu was made available during the meeting.
Group could decide on APT affiliation such as SE/SW, GASP, Alabama Societies or not be affiliated. Could decide to incorporate in VA and have by-laws. Can be for profit or a non-profit organization. Can have officers & different types of memberships (active, honorary, etc). Members in good standing = members with paid dues.
Will need to have officers or at least start out with a chief resource person (registered agent).
Was noted that to incorporate in VA we need $150. (As of now, we have no money or treasurer).
Per Dan Clements, Devilbiss is offering to contribute up to $200 as a corporate sponsor to help “get the ball rolling” financially for the group.
May want to consider use of Robert’s Rules for meetings. (Newly revised 2000 version).
Need to decide what the group’s primary focus will be to help shape/guide us.
Power-point presentation, discussion, and handouts reviewed the benefits of utilizing nasal pressure when looking for Respiratory airflow reductions.
Glen Roldan able to offer Registry Review Course in the area if at least 6 participants.
Educational Seminars available. Some offered by Resmed and Respironics.
Angela Algire mentioned that Jon DeMent has stated that in order for the current web site that he has created for the group, to grow will need $30-$50 per month to maintain a website that will allow growth, links, more pages, etc. Currently Jon using his own web page to maintain.
Barbara asked if Angela would be willing to continue maintaining the membership listing/database.
Barbara asked who would host the next meeting and when.
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Group voted and decided on incorporating as a non-profit charter organization.
Group will not make decision regarding APT affiliation for now.
Mike Adams appointed as our registered individual for the group. He will begin work on writing by-laws for submission to group. Can vote on adopting. Will also begin groundwork for non-profit status. After this, at next meeting group can set up election date and vote on officers (board of directors) and decide on collecting membership dues.
Group decided to accept Devilbiss money offer via unopposed vote.
Will invite further corporate sponsorship as we develop.
It was decided by group discussion/vote that we would utilize Roberts Rules of order for future meetings. (This will allow fair discussion/debate and order for meetings).
Decided that for now, group’s primary focus will be Sleep Tech education and sharing of information.
Useful tool along with other methods of respiratory effort detection.
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