MINUTES
AIPG-Northeast Section Executive Committee Meeting
Monday March 4, 2002
Malcolm Pirnie, Inc.
White Plains, New York

I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 1615 hrs. Attendees included: Dennis McGrath, Kerry Hanlon, John Gavras, Craig Werle and Dan St. Germain. Arnold Schiffman attended via conference call. Minutes prepared by Dan St. Germain and Dennis McGrath.

II. Secretary's Report
The Secretary's Report for the January 7, 2002 meeting was accepted by conference call/e-mail vote.

III. Treasurer's Report
The March 4, 2002 Treasurer's Report was reviewed. Dan St. Germain presented a motion to accept the report. The motion was seconded by John Gavras and approved by an Executive Committee vote.

IV. Correspondence
2002 Dues Reminder: Dennis McGrath contacted National about the annual late dues notice he typically receives. They sent him a list of members that have not paid their dues and Dennis contacted most of them either by e-mail or telephone urging them to submit their dues for 2002.
National Cooperative Mapping Program: Dennis McGrath received a letter from Larry Cerrillo (AIPG National President) requesting the members send a letter of support for the National Cooperative Mapping program to either the Subcommittee members or their Congressman.
2001 Income and Expense Statement: Dennis McGrath received a letter from National requesting the Northeast Section complete an enclosed form that outlines our receipts and disbursements. This statement is submitted to the Internal Revenue Service. Arnie Schiffman (Treasurer) agreed to complete the form and send it to National.

V. Old Business
Election results for three Executive Committee Members: The election results for the three executive committee members were received by Tom West (Secretary) and totaled. The results show that the three candidates were re-elected by receiving 30-31 votes each.
ATMGSTF: The Executive Committee discussed conducting a TF drive. Dennis McGrath recommended a $1/week campaign with the goal of 100% participation. Craig Werle recommended an individual mailing to home addresses, however most of the mailing address for members are to businesses.
Spring 2002 Meeting: The 2002 Spring Meeting will be at the Weehawken Water Tower in Weehawken, NJ. Eric Holtermann, the architect leading the renovation and restoration project will make a presentation on the history of the Tower and the current renovation/restoration effort. Dinner will be at the Chart House restaurant, also in Weehawken. After dinner, Dr. Alec Gates from Rutgers-Newark, will give a presentation on the faults and fracturing of the Hudson Highlands. An announcement will appear in the Winter 2002 Newsletter and on the web page.

VI. NE-AIPG Web Site
The web site will be updated soon with the Spring Meeting announcement. Dan will also look into putting new secure page on the web site for Executive Committee members to distribute ATMGSTF applications to the review committee. This secure page will only be accessed by the Executive Committee.

VII. 2004 National Meeting
Update Bob Stewart received a Draft Contract from the Gideon Putnam for review and approval by the Section and National. Bob also received a proposal from CRC Press to publish the Proceedings of the 2004 National Meeting.

VIII. Newsletter and Directory of Members Update
The Newsletter will have 14 new advertisers due to the diligent work of Dick Young. John Gavras has volunteered to help Curt Kraemer with the DOM, if needed.

IX. New Business
2002 Fall Meeting: Potential locations discussed included the Portland, CT pegmatite mine and Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory - possibly for a presentation of their recent work on the Hudson River.
Sharing members mail and e-mail address: Dennis McGrath received a request from the HMPGA for the NE-AIPG postal and e-mail address list. They would like to use it to advertise a DNAPL seminar. The Executive Committee agreed that Dennis should contact National and follow their policy about distributing the postal and e-mail addresses.

X. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1930 hrs.