All chapters shared their concerns about attendance at their meetings. Discussion centered on determining ways to increase meeting attendance. Ballard suggested ICE sponsor a workshop or symposium for the Chapter Officers during the summer to build on membership, attendance, and programs. The Executive Board will develop a steering committee and develop a symposium. Bjelland mentioned that a group in Bloomington may be interested in forming a chapter.
Some money needs to be set aside for an email package and other software for the new server.
The server donated by Dell will be housed at Northwestern University. The Executive Board has requested that Boxer submits a minimum of 3 articles towards the Newsletter informing membership of legislative initiatives. Member Services Pat Harazin Harazin and Rausch assisted with the Student Technology Conference in Oakbrook on February 20th. Additionally, recognition certificates were given by ICE to each of the student teams that presented at the conference. No report from co-chairs.