OpenMPE Board of Directors

Minutes for 09 October 2008

Present: John Wolff, Matt Perdue, Walter Murray, Alan Tibbetts, Anne Howard, Tracy Johnson, Donna Hofmeister

Absent: Birket Foster, Chuck Ciesinski

Guest: Jeff Bandle

2008-10-09-01
Minutes
RESOLVED that the minutes of: 25 September 2008 be ratified.  A. Howard and D. Hofmeister abstaining.
2008-10-09-02
Treasurer's Report
M. Perdue checked with the bank regarding it's electronic banking capabilities. He reported that they offer a complete suite of services including international wire transfers.
2008-10-09-03
Chuck Ciesinski
The Board noted with regret that Chuck tendered his resignation following Chuck's change in employment. The Board will consider nominees over the coming weeks. D. Hofmeister to send a thank-you to Chuck. D. Hofmeister to ask John Dunlop to update the website. D. Hofmeister also to contact potential candidates.
RESOLVED to accept Chuck's resignation effect as of 10/08 and
RESOLVED to instruct M. Perdue to remove Chuck from the Board's email list. 
2008-10-09-04
Web Hosting
Hostmonster looks to be suitable company for hosting OpenMPE's website. M. Perdue to contact them about how to do the transition and report his findings back to the Board. M. Perdue to also keep John Dunlop involved with the process.
RESOLVED to authorize M. Perdue to pay Hostmonster no more than $50.00 if he feels Hostmonster is satisfactory.
2008-10-09-05
Meeting w/ HP
Jeff Bandle was invited into the Board meeting.  The Board entered Executive Session.
2008-10-09-06
Next meeting
Next Meeting will be on October 23rd.  Jeff will also be invited to attend.

Unless otherwise noted, all resolutions were carried by the unanimous vote of all members present.
Minutes ratified 23 October 2008.