President's Report

NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
NJAPPA
Chapter President’s Report
September 2008
Dianne Gravatt, Chapter President
Rutgers the State University of NJ

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. MEETINGS HELD IN 2007-2008

   

The toolkit was held at the Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center in New Brunswick NJ, August 6-10, 2008. 
Attendance 26

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

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

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.
    

 

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