MINUTES NE-AIPG Executive Committee Meeting
Monday, December 2, 2002
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.
White Plains, New York

I. Call to Order
1630 Attendees: Dennis McGrath, Dan St. Germain, Kerry Hanlon, Len Rexrode, Bob Fakundiny, Bob Stewart, Bob Blauvelt, Tom Van Biersel, Dick Young and John Gavras, Sam Gowan, Dean Herrick and Laurie Scheuing by phone.

II. Secretary's Report
Minutes of the October 23, 2002 meeting were reviewed. Dan St. Germain presented a motion to approve the meeting minutes with minor corrections. Bob Stewart seconded the motion and the minutes were approved by Executive Committee vote.

III. Treasurer's Report
The October 2002 Treasurer's report was reviewed. $4,500 was moved into the 2004 National Meeting account. Dean Herrick presented a motion to approve the report. Dan St. Germain seconded the motion and the report was approved by Executive Committee vote.

IV. Correspondence
The Colorado Section sent us a letter requesting sponsorship support for the 2003 National Meeting. The letter did not contain a list of events to sponsor. Dan St. Germain agreed to contact the Colorado Section and request a list of events to sponsor. Bob Fakundiny asked if we get a refund if they make a profit. Sam commented that this is a donation not loan and Dan mentioned that we don't want to set a precedent that we may have to follow in 2004. Bob F. agreed to contact Bill Siok to discuss the return of donations.

V. Old Business
NYSCPG - The legislative session will convene for one day in December. It is not likely that the licensure of geologists in New York will make this one-day legislative session. ATMGTF - Donations continue to come in from Dennis and Dick's very successful fund drive. The donations from the 2002 fund drive have exceeded $5,000.
NHCPG - An update of their activities is in latest (Winter) newsletter. Executive Committee meetings in 2003 will be held at Malcolm Pirnie in White Plains, New York. The dates for 2003 will be as follows: January 6th March 3rd May 14th (Spring Meeting) July 7th September 8th October 15th (Fall Meeting) December 1st 2003.
Spring Field Trip - We discussed having the Spring field trip in Saratoga Springs to foster momentum for the organization of the 2004 National Meeting. Dan agreed to look through the AASG field trip book for a suitable field trip in the area. And work with Dennis on the organization of the Spring field trip.

VI. 2004 National Meeting
The Executive Committee discussed a theme for the National Meeting. Most of the Ex. Com. agreed that the theme would be: "From Extraction to Restoration - Geologic Management of Natural Resources" The Executive Committee discussed identifying a keynote speaker. Bob B. agreed to contact Secretary of State Colin Powell. Lenny Rexrode agreed to contact Simon Winchester and John Mc Phee. The Committee Chair People were identified as follows:
General Chairman - Bob Stewart
Program Chairman - Bob Blauvelt
Field Trips - Lance Mead
Short Courses - Craig Werle
Exhibits Chairman - Jim Rickert Evening
Programs Chairman - Dean Herrick
Registration Chairman - Sam Gowan
Fund Raising Chairman - Dennis McGrath
Financial Planning Chairman - Dan St. Germain
Publicity - OPEN
Dennis McGrath circulated a draft written committee plan and budget for the Fund Raising Committee that can be used by other committee chairs as a guide for developing their own plan.

VII. Adjournment
1900 hours.