SOCIAL MEDIA Fitzjarrell –David David had a conflict and could not attend the meeting this month. Transition continues for David, who will work with Apurva. Kellyn noted that postings were made out to social media for call for papers for Training Days 2018, as well as the August 4th meeting. An e-mail will also go out from Linda’s team as well. NEWSLETTER Rene Antunez – Communication will go out to ask for authors. The feeling is some may be Non-Oracle. Kellyn brought up that the DBA is asked to broaden horizons, and this is welcome. Rene brought up Board Focus articles for Board Members to explain more about themselves. Apurva, Bill and Bryan were brought up as potential candidates, being newer members. Tim also brought up an example of a member focus articles from a member, talking about the focus articles don’t necessarily need to be strictly about one’s profession, but can contain personal endeavors, where applicable. Kellyn will do a President’s Letter and give to Rene as well. Peggy asked about deadlines for this, and Rene responded that August 2nd is the deadline. That said, Peggy suggested pushing out the date a bit and try to get Rich to do a quick write-up on the August meeting. Rene is still investigating the move from a hard copy version of the newsletter to an online copy. SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTOR Nicole Navratil – David, Tim, and Nicole reviewed candidates and made decision to give $500 scholarships to two of the candidates. Nicole Navratil: Motioned to award $500 scholarships to David and Ben. Tim Gorman: Seconded this motion Motion Carries: Unanimous approval by the Directors entitled to vote
SOCIAL MEDIA –David Fitzjarrell David had a conflict and could not attend the meeting this month. Transition continues for David, who will work with Apurva. Kellyn noted that postings were made out to social media for call for papers for Training Days 2018, as well as the August 4th meeting. An e-mail will also go out from Linda’s team as well. NEWSLETTER – Rene Antunez Communication will go out to ask for authors. The feeling is some may be Non-Oracle. Kellyn brought up that the DBA is asked to broaden horizons, and this is welcome. Rene brought up Board Focus articles for Board Members to explain more about themselves. Apurva, Bill and Bryan were brought up as potential candidates, being newer members. Tim also brought up an example of a member focus articles from a member, talking about the focus articles don’t necessarily need to be strictly about one’s profession, but can contain personal endeavors, where applicable. Kellyn will do a President’s Letter and give to Rene as well. Peggy asked about deadlines for this, and Rene responded that August 2nd is the deadline. That said, Peggy suggested pushing out the date a bit and try to get Rich to do a quick write-up on the August meeting. Rene is still investigating the move from a hard copy version of the newsletter to an online copy. SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTOR – Nicole Navratil David, Tim, and Nicole reviewed candidates and made decision to give $500 scholarships to two of the candidates. Nicole Navratil: Motioned to award $500 scholarships to David and Ben. Tim Gorman: Seconded this motion Motion Carries: Unanimous approval by the Directors entitled to vote
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