Community Health for the Florida
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Minutes Special
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Minutes Special
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RHNMC Special Governing Board Meeting Monday, August 29, 2005, 9AM Mariners Hospital, Tavernier, FL (and by conference call-in at 1623 Spalding Ct, Unit 4, Key West, and 3333 Overseas Highway [Ruth Ivins Center for Public Health], Marathon, FL)
Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME. Mr. Luse
II. VERIFICATION OF A QUORUM. Dr. Szurek
III. CONSENT AGENDA (Recommended action: Approval) Mr. Luse/Members A. Approval of the Agenda B. Approval of Governing Board Meeting Minutes, 8/15/05
A. Waiver of the regularly scheduled meeting, September 19, 2005(?). Mr. Kissner’s request for a special meeting of the Board
V. OLD BUSINESS. A. Report: Golf Tournament Mr. Douglass B. Consideration of Mr. Capurso’s Proposal (8/15/05) as “Event Manager” for the Golf Tournament. Dr. Szurek
VI. COMMUNITY INPUT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Members/Guests
VII. RHNMC ANNOUNCEMENTS. A. The next joint meeting of the Governing & Advisory Boards is scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2005, at 9AM at, 2855 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT. Mr. Luse
Special Meeting of the RHNMC Governing Board Monday, August 29, 2005, 9AM, Mariners Hospital, Tavernier, FL Meeting Minutes
Board Officers in Attendance: Mr. Robert H. Luse, Chairman (CEO, Mariners Hospital); Ms. Lori DeNues, Secretary (Consumers – Upper Keys); Ms. Debbie Premaza, Interim Treasurer (Regional Director, Lifelines Home Health Care)
Board Members in Attendance: Ms. Julia Terrell, Consumers – Upper Keys; Ms. Ana Pena, Consumers – Upper Keys; Mr. Dirk Smits, Community-at-Large; Ms. Juanita Knudsen, Consumers – Upper Keys.
Staff Members in Attendance: Mark L. Szurek, Ph.D., CEO; Mr. John V. Pascucci, Jr., COO Board Members in Attendance, conference call-in, Ruth Ivins Center, Marathon: Mr. Michael Kissner, CEO Fishermen’s Hospital: Rev. Michael Hartney, Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce
Staff Member in Attendance, conference call-in, Marathon: Mr. Keith Douglass, PDD
Board Members in Attendance, conference call-in, Key West: Ms. Marney Brown, Consumers – Lower Keys; Ms. Dorothy Clever, Consumers – Lower Keys.
Staff Member in Attendance, conference call-in, Key West: Mr. Dan Smith, MBA, CFO
Guest, by conference call-in: Mr. John Capurso
Board Offciers/Members Excused: Fr. Tony Mullane, Vice Chair (Faith Community); Dr. Nickie Will, CEO, LFKHC
I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Luse. II. VERIFICATION OF A QUORUM. Dr. Szurek stated that a simple majority of Board Members were present, constituting a quorum (11/13). III. CONSENT AGENDA. In a motion made by Mr. S,mits and seconded by Ms. DeNues, the Board unanimously approved the proposed agenda and the draft minutes of the meeting held on 8/15/05. (IV. NEW BUSINESS. Dr. Szurek asked that this item be considered after “V. Old Business”. The group agreed by acclamation.) V. OLD BUSINESS. A. Proposed Golf Tournament. Mr. Douglass reported that despite his efforts, there was no chairperson to lead the golf tournament appointed to date, with the event planned for October 14, 2005. The goal of the effort was to secure at least 40 golfers willing to sponsor the event. Mr. Douglass reported that he had been successful in identifying 2 golf associations who could be tapped to supply the golfing sponsorships. Mr. Douglass also reported that in his attempt to negotiate with the 2nd golf association, his meeting had been interrupted and then cancelled by the hurricane that passed near the Keys over the weekend of 8/27-28. Mr. Capurso asked that the group consider delaying a decision to go forward with the event until at least 15 golfers could be recruited, as, at an average of $2,000 collected per golfer, this alone would create a “break-even” point for the event. The total projected cost of the event would be $30,000. He further asked that the delay decision occur by Tuesday, 9/7/05. Mr. Kissner stated that he opposed any event that would aim only for a “break-even” point. Mr. Capurso stated that canceling the event may prevent the organization from re-approaching Ocean Reef for course access in the future. Ms. Knudsen stated that she thought she had heard in the last meeting (8/15) that a request to delay the event would not be consequential. Ms. DeNues stated that she thought that there was too little time to prepare for the event, and that it should be delayed until Spring 2006. Mr. Luse concurred and stated that in securing sponsors, many of the golfers would probably be trying to secure the same people, as the Upper Keys is a small community. Mr. Smits made a motion that the funds for all costs associated with the event be secured through sponsors no later than Tuesday, 9/7/05, and that at least 15 golfers be identified and committed to the event at that time. Mr. Kissner seconded that motion. Discussion: Dr. Szurek and Mr. Douglass asked for a clarification of the event costs; the budget previously submitted to the Board identified $15,000 in estimated costs. Mr. Capurso stated that his fees as event manager and his request for 10% of the gross collected would account for the “additional” $15,000. The vote was called by the Chairman. There were 10 nays and 1 yea (Mr. Smits). A motion was then made by Rev. Hartney, calling for the cancellation of the golf tournament with a possible plan for the tournament to be entertained in Spring 2006. The motion was seconded by Ms. Knudsen. Discussion: Ms. Premaza stated that to proceed with the tournament , with so little time and no sponsors, would almost ensure a failure and possible embarrassment to RHNMC and Ocean Reef. The vote was then called by the Chairman. There were 10 yeas and 1 nay (Mr. Smits). B. Proposal from Mr. Capurso to act as Event Manager for the Golf Tournament. Mr. Luse stated that the cancellation of the golf tournament made Mr. Capurso’s proposal moot. Mr. Capurso thanked the group for their consideration and then withdrew from the meeting. Mr. Luse stated that was imperative that Ocean Reef be contacted about the tournament cancellation as soon as possible. Mr. Luse stated that he, Dr. Szurek and Mr. Douglass would work on a timely and tactful response to the Ocean Reef organization, hopefully keeping open an option for them to remain the hosts for an event in the Spring of 2006. IV. NEW BUSINESS. Waiver of the Meeting Scheduled for 9/19/05. Dr. Szurek asked that the Board consider using the meeting originally scheduled for 9/19/05 to be dedicated to another special meeting of the Board and/or fundraising committee. Mr. Kissner had sent a letter to Dr. Szurek and Dr. Szurek had responded via email to Mr. Kissner (copies of this correspondence have been sent to all Advisory and Governing Board Members), expressing his dissatisfaction with the special assessment of dues aimed at all member hospitals. He stated that Dr. Szurek has acted improperly in sending this assessment out to the hospital members, without adequate discussion. Mr. Kissner had asked that the Board convene to review the approved budget, line item by line item, to see where potential savings might occur. Dr. Szurek stated that because of grant assurances, the “only” weak points in the budget centered around fundraising, and that the focus of such a meeting might be better invested in an examination of strategies and ideas surrounding that (fundraising) topic. Mr. Luse agreed that the Board would most likely benefit from an examination of the entire budget. In a motion made by Mr. Kissner and seconded by Mr. Smits, the group unanimously agreed to reconvene on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 9AM at Mariners Hospital, in lieu of the previously planned meeting scheduled for September 19, 2005, and to dedicate this meeting to an examination of the currently approved budget and cost-cutting strategies. Mr. Smits asked that a PowerPoint presentation be made by Mr. Smith, and that the background of financial agreements be supplied to all members. Mr. Luse stated that conference call-in could still occur regionally, and that Mr. Smith could supply copies of the presentation prior to meeting time. Dr. Szurek asked that Board still consider the creation of an oversight (and standing) committee to review fundraising/development planning, strategies and plans. He asked that Ms. Premaza be named as chair, and that Rev. Hartney, Mr. Smits and Ms. DeNues serve on this committee. He asked that Mr. Smith and Mr. Douglass serve as staff support to this committee. Because all meetings are subject to FL Sunshine, all members and the public would be noticed about meeting times, places and dates. In a motion made by Ms. Premaza and seconded by Ms. DeNues, the Board unanimously approved this recommendation. VI. COMMUNITY INPUT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. Rev. Hartney asked about the progress made on the “final” move in Marathon (from 5701 Overseas Highway to 2855 Overseas Highway. Mr. Pascucci reported that the move-in was scheduled for Thursday, September 1, 2005, with plans for a resumption of service schedules on Tuesday, September 7, 2005. VII. RHNMC ANNOUNCEMENTS. The group was reminded that the next joint meeting of the Advisory and Governing Board was scheduled for Monday, October 17, 2005, at 9AM at 2855 Overseas Highway in Marathon. (No conference call-in arrangements will be available for that meeting.) VIII. ADJOURNMENT. There being no further business before the group, the meeting was unanimously adjourned by acclamation. Respectfully recorded,
Mark L. Szurek, Ph.D. President & CEO |
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