Healthcare Facilities Management Society of New Jersey, Inc.
Serving Healthcare Since 1949
*** General Membership Meeting***
Minutes to the Meeting of
January 21st, 2010
President Ben DiFranco, CHFM, SASHE called the meeting to order on Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the Galloping Hill Inn, Union, New Jersey, commencing at 6:05 p.m. Sergeant-at-Arms Michael DePadova, CHFM, SASHE
Lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Self-introductions were made by all in attendance.
SPONSOR
The sponsors for this evening's meeting were Beasam Automatic Doors and Sodoni Construction Company.
EDUCATIONAL SESSION TOPIC
The educational session was presented by John W. Zabilowicz PE from Z&F Consulting, Inc. John presented to the members with a power point presentation on Co-Generation in Healthcare.
DINNER BREAK
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Ben DiFranco, CHFM, SASHE announce to the group the importance of joining ASHE and the benefits being a member brings to your career. Provided ASHE & Region 2 updates to the members. Ben also stated the changes ASHE made for submitting the Platinum Level documents by APRIL 1st, 2010. Reduce the member ratio down to 25%, discuss the Emerging Leader Award and who will be nominated - Peter Appelmann. Also Ben articulated to the members who is eligible for this award and who is not based on ASHE criteria.
PRESIDENT-ELECT'S REPORT
Ed Fay announced that the 2010 educational calendar of events has been established but sponsorship was still needed. Ed also added information to the nomination of Emerging Leader Award.
TREASURER'S REPORT
Bill Anderson, CHFM, FASHE presented the following synapses of the 2009 budget:
Beginning Balance: $57,683.20
Disbursements:
Receipts: $60,495.00
Ending Balance: $67,373.97
The organization is solvent.
Bill also informed the membership that the proposed 2010 operating budget has been submitted and accepted by the executive committee and the society has incorporated ASHE and HFMSNJ strategic plan.
SECRETARYS REPORT
Joe Glaski informed all in attendance that the time had come to assemble all the required documentation to submit to ASHE in order to achieve the Platinum Level of Affiliation.
The 2009 Training certificates are available to members if needed for CEU.
ADVOCACY
Robert Roop, PE. Share with the members Peak Shaving opportunities and reducing utility costs.
EAB
Hank Schurman requested to send any EAB issues or suggestions to him
GOLF OUTTING
Ben reminded everyone to save the date for this years golf outing and it will be held once again at Fox Hollow Country Club on Tuesday June 8th, 2010. If you are interested in to sponsor or help out please contact the Golf Chair Amy DiPaolo.
NEWSLETTER
Hank and Rahj announced to the group to submit articles for the 2010 newsletter they also will be posted on the website.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Pete and Ben send Thank you letters to vendors as we did in the past.
MEMBERSHIP
Rajh and Peter Appelmann made mentioned that he had received a few new member applications and would be processing them. He will make the announcement at next months meeting who the new members are. They will be presented with their HFMSNJ certificates. Rajh will transition with Peter to take on the new role as Membership Chair.
2 managers from St. Mary's Hospital and JGlaski Enterprises will become members at the next meeting.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Frank Keller mentioned suggested to send $1,000 to Charity Habitat for Humanity - Newark
WEBSITE
John D has been nominated by President Ben DiFranco to Chair the website. John stated to look for upcoming changes to the website. A tab will be added to the website for Historian news.
AD JOURNAL
Oscar stated that he is looking for more sponsors for the upcoming 2010 ad journal.
AUDIT - NOMINATING
John DiGirolomo will follow up on the audit process and report to members as audit is completed.
AWARDS - RECOGNITION
George Thomas and Hank Sherman will submit application for the 2009 Emerging Leader award.
HISTORIAN/TRAVEL COORDINATOR
John Schliewenz - Will be providing the group with further information on this new appointment. Additionally the information will be posted on the website. Past Presidents will be able to provide History of the Chapter.
NJDOHSS, NFPA. TJC - UPDATES
No Updates
OLD BUSINESS
No "Old Business" was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
Pete Depedovia mentioned to the group that a new sign in policy is in placed. Any visitor wanting to attend the meeting will need to go on the website and register. If not registered they will turned away at the door.
ASHE
Ben DiFranco, CHFM, SASHE reminded the members that there are applications to ASHE at every meeting and urged all members to enroll in ASHE. Provide Region 2 updates from ASHE meeting Ben attended.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
No report
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:40 P.M.