NYC Independent Budget Office (IBO): Mr. Ciaccio distributed material that he received from Doug Turetsky, the Communications Director of the NYC Independent Budget Office. The material included sample newsfax publications entitled Inside the Budget. The IBO is a city-funded agency that is independent of the Mayor and the City Council. The Governing Board agreed that the chapter membership might be interested in this organization and its publications but that we should not release our chapter e-mail listing to IBO. Instead, Mr. Jameson agreed to send an e-mail message alerting the members to IBO and its mission and providing them contact information for IBO.

Chapter Governing Board Minutes: The attendees reviewed the minutes from the August 6, 2001 and September 20, 2001 Chapter Governing Board Meetings. Mr. Falterman offered emendations to the August 6, 2001 minutes. The emendations were to the action of the Council and the Chapter President on an interim appointment to fill a vacant seat and the appointment of the Chapter Treasurer and Council Secretary. The Council voted to accept the August 6, 2001 minutes (with Mr. Falterman's emendations) and the September 20, 2001 minutes.

Program Events: Mr. Ciaccio discussed the Program Event held on 10/16/2001 on the topic "NYC Transit and the Impact of the September 11^th Tragedy". He said that he hopes that the Chapter will pick up some new members from among the large number of attendees at that event. He also mentioned the Ed Koch Lecture at Baruch College, CUNY that NY Metro Chapter ASPA co-sponsored. He said that the Dean discussed ASPA during his opening remarks. The second Koch Lecture is scheduled for February 6, 2002. Mr. Falterman said that Baruch College had planned their own Election Program Event. Since the Chapter was considering sponsoring a Program Event on the Elections, it is possible that we can co-sponsor an event with the New School; Mr. Falterman has contacted Ed Blakely, the Dean of the Milano School. Mr. Falterman also discussed plans for a Chapter Holiday Party. The party will be scheduled for early December 2001 on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday date. New York State Assemblymember Edward C. Sullivan (Chair, Higher Education Committee) will be invited as the Guest Speaker for this event. The Honorable Edward Sullivan was one of the five elected officials who were given honorary ASPA memberships during the prior Chapter Program Year. The memberships were given to cultivate relationships and contacts with government leaders. The other recipients of honorary memberships were Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields, NYC Council Member Ronnie Eldridge (Chair, Women's Issues), Assemblymember Deborah Glick (Chair, Social Service Committee), and Assemblymember Steven Sanders (Chair, Education Committee). Mr. Falterman said that the second Ed Koch Lecture at Baruch College (which NY Metro Chapter ASPA is co-sponsoring) is scheduled for February 6, 2002 at Baruch College at 6:00PM to 8:00PM. Mr. Falterman also reported that Professor Lynne Weikert is interested in participating in the planned Chapter Forum on Redistricting and Reapportionment. Mr. Ciaccio said that he will look into re-scheduling the planned AirTrain tour as a Chapter Event for Spring 2002. Mr. Justice said that a professor at LaGuardia College maintains the Mayor LaGuardia Archives and is available to make a presentation (which includes a slideshow). Mr. Falterman said that Ed Blakely, Dean of the Milano School at The New School is interested in co-sponsoring an event with the Chapter. Mr. Justice suggested that the Chapter Holiday Event be held at The New School. Mr. Meyer suggested that the Holiday Party be tied into fundraising for a charitable organization.

Governing Board Meeting Guest: Ms. Gerard introduced Frantz Dupuy, an ASPA member who is interested in becoming active in the Chapter.

Annual Awards Dinner: Mr. Ciaccio said that he wants to get a high-level, well-known person as the Keynote Speaker. The attendees suggested a set of names for the Dinner Committee to approach: Hillary Clinton, Charles Schumer, Charles Rangel, Carl McCall (though his candidacy in an upcoming election may be a conflict), Mark Green, Bill Clinton (although he requested an honorarium when he was previously invited), Daniel Patrick Moynihan, David Dinkins, and some of the outgoing members of the New York City Council. Rudolph Guiliani was also suggested but the attendees decided against including him on the list since he may be too controversial. The attendees decided that the Dinner Committee should approach Senator Schumer first. A Dinner Committee was formed (with their first task being to find a Keynote Speaker); the Committee Members are Mr. Falterman, Mr. Meyer, and Mr. Rolandi. Ms. Hubbard Kamunanwire (who was not in attendance at the meeting) may also become a Committee Member. Ms. Gerard reported that Ms. Hubbard Kamunanwire believes the plaques that the Chapter presented last year were too costly and that we should consider using "diploma" type award certificates. Ms. Alexander stated that the Chapter should keep high-quality award plaques if we are to attract big name speakers. She said that the cost should be factored into the ticket prices.

National ASPA Awards: Mr. Falterman reported that he had nominated the NY Metro Chapter ASPA Newsletter for a National ASPA Award.

National ASPA Elections: Mr. Justice stated that he is a candidate for a National ASPA Council Seat for District 1. He made a candidate's statement. Mr. Justice said that under the theme of "Building Bridges", his core concerns would be to increase membership, make the organization more relevant to the needs of the constituency, make National ASPA work better with the Chapters and be more responsive to the Chapters, increase attention to Chapter-level concerns, and make the organization more relevant for non-governmental public administrators (from not-for-profits, etc.). Mr. Justice said that Craig Donovan is the other candidate for the Council Seat for District 1. Mr. Rolandi spoke in support of Mr. Justice's candidacy, making special note of his work as Marketing Chair for the ASPA Conference. The Governing Board voted unanimously to support Mr. Justice as a candidate. Mr. Rolandi distributed material from Cheryle Broom's campaign for National ASPA Vice-President and requested an e-mailing to the membership requesting their support. Mr. Rolandi said that the other candidates for National ASPA Vice-President are Timothy Clark and Donald C. Menzel. The National ASPA Ballots are scheduled to be mailed out on November 19, 2001 and the Ballot Deadline is January 15, 2002.

Treasurer's Report: Mr. Ciaccio said that the rebate check from National ASPA had been received but not yet deposited. The rebate was for $1,538.00. Since we understood the rebate amount to be $5.00 per Chapter Member, Mr. Meyer will contact National ASPA to clarify the calculation of the rebate amount due the Chapter. Mr. Meyer reported that the Chapter Fund Balance is $5,137.03 and will be $6,675.03 once the rebate check is deposited.

NYU/ASPA Scholarship Award: At the request of Mr. Ciaccio, Mr. Rolandi agreed to follow-up on a letter received concerning the NYU/ASPA Scholarship Award.

Chapter Governing Board: The date for the next Governing Board Meeting was discussed, with a date in Late November 2001 or early December 2001 suggested. December 5, 2001 was considered, but the attendees then decided to have the next Governing Board Meeting held on the date (to be announced) of the Chapter Holiday Party; the meeting is be scheduled to occur prior to the party. Mr. Falterman stated, for the record, the importance for Governing Board Members to attend Governing Board Meetings. He pointed out that we need six Council Members to reach a quorum in order to conduct Chapter business at each meeting.

National ASPA Conference: Mr. Falterman said that the next National ASPA Conference is scheduled for March 23 - March 26, 2002 with the theme "Public Service/Public Trust".

[The Meeting was convened at 5:39PM and adjourned at 6:47PM. The Meeting was held at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 2 Broadway, Fourth Floor, Conference Room 4.02. Governing Board Attendees: Ms. Alexander, Mr. Ciaccio, Mr. Falterman, Ms. Gerard, Mr. Jameson, Mr. Meyer, Ms. Osborne, and Ms. Roberts. Other Attendees: Franz Dupuy, Jonathan Justice, and Stephen Rolandi. Minutes recorded by Mr. Jameson.]