The Board considered, amended and approved the hiring process. Knoebel also presented a number of revisions to the current personnel policies and procedures. The Board reviewed, amended and approved the recommendations. The policies will be reviewed by legal counsel and if approved, will go into effect July 1, 2000. Jacque Hamilton Mullins, Treasurer, and Deborah Blom, Executive Director, asked the Board to consider a dues increase as part of the 2000-2001 budget.
Research continues regarding the development of an international summit.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Chuck Salem recognized and thanked Duane McDonald for his service to the Board. McDonald completed his current leadership term as Immediate Past President at the Annual Conference Business Meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2000.