Healthcare Facilities Management Society of New Jersey, Inc.

Serving Healthcare Since 1949

*** General Membership Meeting***

Minutes to the Meeting of

October 20^th, 2011

President Ed Fay, CHFM, CHSP called the meeting to order on Thursday, October 20^th, 2011, at the Galloping Hill Inn, Union, New Jersey, commencing at 6:00 p.m. Michael DePadova led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Self-introductions were made by all in attendance.

SPONSORS

The sponsors for this evening's meeting was AKF Engineering

EDUCATIONAL SESSION TOPIC

The educational session was presented by Paul M. Raschilla, EBCP, CBCP, CSDP, LEED AP of HFCX Commissioning Engineer. The topic of discussion was Retro Commissioning of Equipment. Mr. Raschilla reviewed how retro commissioning can insure the equipment is installed properly and staff is trained to use it to improve production, reduce future cost and minimizes repairs.

President Ed Fay, CHFM, CHSP thanked Mr. Raschilla and representatives from AKF Engineering.

DINNER BREAK.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

Ed Fay announced that George Mills will be speaking at the next LI/HLSA meeting. Dates will be forthcoming.

The Holiday Party will be held this year at The Brownstone on December 9^th. The cost to members will be $50.00 per person.

All arraignments have been completed including door prizes and DJ

PRESIDENT ELECT'S REPORT / EDUCATION REPORT:

The educational calendar is set through the1^st 3 months of next year

• October (2011) - AKF - Commissioning
• November - Dave Uhaze - DCA
• December - Holiday Party
• January - Pete Leszczak on NFPA 72
• February - NorthStar on Disaster Preparedness
• March - Cannon (Planning & Tools)

TREASURES REPORT:

Inclusive dates: 9/1/11 - 10/20/11

Beginning Balance: $ 83,979.94

Receipts: $ 7,763.00

Disbursements: $ 8,668.96

Ending Balance: $ 82,073.98

Bill Anderson announced that the yearly letter for membership renewal will be going out.

Bill Anderson announced that based on our current membership and By-Laws we can accept in up to 18 new P.E's as members.

SECRETARYS REPORT:

John Cornacchio has all the CEUs for this year's monthly education. Your name must be on the sign in sheet for any month's CEUs you request.

MEMBERSHIP:

6 new members were voted in for this evening;

1. Ed Grogan, Dir. of Engg @ Wykoff Hosp; Brooklyn
2. Robert Thompson, Maintenance Manager, University Med. Center, Princeton
3. Daniel Horton, Dir. Facilities @ Applewood Senior care, CentraState Healthcare, Freehold
4. Annette Vega-DeFazio, Project Manager, Christian Health Care Ctr; Wykoff, NJ
5. Steve Forster, MDCC
6. Marcel Dirle, MDCC

Raj Patel and Bill Anderson are working on a new e-mail list for the Society Membership.

SARGENT AT ARMS:

No Report

AD JOURNAL:

Committee had a meeting and Bob Morrison will review the suggestions from the meeting.

He will be sending out an e-mail to the membership to get information on new titles/credential/affiliations for the journal.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

No Report

SOCIAL JUSTICE:

Frank Keller announced that we would be starting on Mike DePadova's sisters house this Saturday, weather permitting. Anyone interested in helping should contact Bill Deweise.

Additionally he would like to donate this month's 50/50 receipts to this project.

Next month's meeting will include a coat drive please bring a new or lightly used coat. There will be the customary toy drive for the holiday party, please bring a new, unwrapped toy.

ADVOCACY / ASHE LIAISON:

No Report.

NEWS LETTER:

No Report.

ENGINEERING ADVISORY BOARD:

This meeting will be changed to a bi-monthly meeting

ADUIT AND NOMINATING:

November's meeting will include elections for Treasurer and Secretary. If anyone would like to run, please contact Be DiFranco.

WEBSITE:

No Report

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

Oscar Gonzales announced two new employment opportunities have been posted on the site.

GOLF OUTING:

No Report

HISTORIAN / TOUR:

Ed Fay announced that we will be removing this committee from the agenda.

NEW BUSINESS:

Bill Anderson made a point that we should have a regular member on all committees

We need ideas for next year's All Day Seminar

OLD BUSINESS

Oscar Gonzalez and Bill Anderson are working on an updated membership list.

Oscar Gonzalez handed out written copies of the proposed changes to the HFMSNJ Constitution and Bi-Laws and asked that everyone review the proposed changes and read the reasons for the recommendations highlighted in the handout as this is only the first reading. Members present at the October meeting will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed changes.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

None

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:35 P.M.