Minutes from April 10, 2006


Attendees: Tracey Sweeney, Sallie Wood, Alain Grenier, Marcia Grenier, Rich Martin, Jonathan Towle, Peg Thompson, Sue Sleight, Ann Edwards, Lisa Ching, Colleen Schmidlein, Bob Ruzzo, Susan Ruzzo, Nicola Uzell, Jill Mark, Amy Wyman

Approval of Minutes from March 6, 2006

Treasurer’s Report: Next month

Bill Ahearn, Director of Research:

> The Research Department consists of three staff members and Bill Ahearn.

> All research is supervised by the Program Director. Some Program Specialists may supervise and then report to the Program Director. The Program Director reports at NECC Research Meetings.

> Currently there are 11 working groups; Behavior Assessment, Preference Assessment, Stimulus Control, Verbal Behavior, Speech, Training, Shriver, Task Analysis, Preschool

> Currently 90 students are enrolled on ongoing projects through the Shriver Center

> Any questions about Research should be directed to Bill Ahearn via email. Thanks to Bill for the presentation!

Fundraising Update:

> Joe Ziska talked with the group about fundraising. The Center is at 62% of goal for the Capital Campaign.

> Tracey Sweeney informed the group on her Cultivation Event in Boston and encouraged others to have one in their home or another venue.

> Susan Ruzzo said the “Night of Music” committee met in the morning to discuss the event which is scheduled in November.

Committee Update:

> Staff Appreciation: Ann Edwards said the Staff Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for May 3rd. More volunteers are needed between the hours of 2 and 6:30 for set up, serving, and cleaning. This year’s dinner is an Italian theme, which will also include a staff raffle.

Member Items

> Rich Martin held a Father’s Group with approximately 8 present.

> Marcia Grenier is looking for restaurants and activities families can do in the area.

Meeting adjorned: 9pm

Next meeting: May 8, 2006

Prepared By: Peg Thompson


Click here for the Meeting Minutes Archives