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<p>NWERA September 10, 2010 Meeting Olympia, WA Present: Abi McNaughton, Karen Tennyson, Shari Martin, Brady Lamotte, Jim Patnaude, Matt Elisara, Jody McCrain Agenda: Membership Expenses Membership has declined from 91 members last year to 61 this year. (Revenue declined from $12,285.00 to $8,235.00) Ideas to increase members and to expand perceived value for membership: Outreach to Technology Representatives Outreach to Reps in Idaho and Montana Board Members to advertise organization to Reps at conferences Members give interested reps contact information to NWERA Administrator Board Members to each take part of list of non-renewals and call people Create business card to leave with Curriculum Directors advertise adoptions Link conference participant list to NWERA website Advertise organization on website Is OSPI interested in linking contacts with NWERA website? Reduce Expenses: at this time Jody McCrain was asked to step out of the meeting whilst board members discussed and voted on actions to reduce expenses. Combine administrative roles into one New website will handle some of administrative functions Motion to reduce administrative costs immediately by releasing Barbara Baker, moving her functions into one role, which will be handled by Jody McCrain. Motion seconded. Motion amended: Implement transition period of phase out to begin October 2010, and completed by December 31, 2010 with termination of the administrative role. Respectfully submitted by, Shari Martin, Secretary</p>
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