President's Report
NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
NJAPPA
Chapter President’s Report
September 2008
Dianne Gravatt, Chapter President
Rutgers the State University of NJ
- LEADERSHIP
Chapter Leadership for NJAPPA is provided by:
President Dianne Gravatt Rutgers University
President Elect Mark Showers Rowan University
Past President Ken Olsen Ocean County CC
Secretary Voula Liacopulos Blackney Hayes Architects
Treasurer Rona Lehtonen Rutgers University
Director Patty Smith Titusville Academy
Director Jule Raichle Ocean County CC
Director Robert Cornero Monmouth University
ERAPPA Representatives:
Technology Robert Cornero Monmouth University
Education Mark Showers Rowan University
Chapter Affairs Ken Olsen Ocean County CC
Membership Jule Raichle Ocean County CC
- CHAPTER GOVERNANCE-Changes
Technology- Implemented Magnet Mail Program in conjunction with
ERAPPA, Investigating new proprietary APPA software
Institutional Membership- Began aggressive recruitment campaign among
Universities & Colleges
Business Partners- Began aggressive recruitment campaign among
Business Partners
By-Law Final Revisions- April 18, 2008 Board Meeting
Federal ID #- Received
APPA Affiliate Agreement- Signed on July 10, 2008
Chapter Insurance Policy- Obtained in July 2008, under APPA umbrella
Education- Working with Michelle Estep to update lending library
- MEETINGS HELD IN 2007-2008
- SUMMER 2007 SUPERVISORS TOOL KIT
The toolkit was held at the Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center in New Brunswick NJ, August 6-10, 2008.
Attendance 26
- FALL 2007 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Fall 2007 Meeting was held at Richard Stockton State College in Galloway NJ on November 1, 2007.
Topics: Performance Contracting New Legislation: Johnson Controls
Energy Performance and Onsite Generation: Concord Engineering Group
Attendance 75
- 2nd ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE
The 3 C’s of Communication: Consensus, Cooperation and Commitment
The meeting was held on March 26-28, 2008 at the Marriott Seaview Resort and Spa in Galloway Township NJ.
Topics:
Keynote Speaker: Billy Riggs, Gaining Cooperation and Commitment Among Staff
SunGard Education Division; Up and Coming Communication Tools - bundling existing equipment to create the virtual office, communicate quickly from any location as if you were standing right next to your customer
Dr. Stephen Sobel: Delivering Messages In a Positive Manner
Attendance 68
- SPRING 2008 Membership MEETING
The Spring Meeting was held on May 1 2008, at Rutgers University in Piscataway, NJ.
Topics: Stadium Design Presentation by HOK
Sports Field Construction and Design by CMX
Election of Officers
Performance by the Von Rapp Family
Attendance 73
At this writing the Fall 2008 meeting is scheduled to take place at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ. Topics will cover recycling methodologies for electronics, carpeting, ceiling tiles and other unique items.
In addition plans are underway for our third annual Spring Conference to be held in March 2009 at the Seaview Marriott. Topics will include Leadership, Change Management and Customer Service Disney Style.
