1. CALL TO ORDER:  The meeting was called to order by President Dave Moeller at 7:00 AM.  Iowa Section Officers present included Jenifer Croat, Marlee Walton, Sean Brown, Lyle Brehm, Mike Vander Wert, Ron Gaines, Dave Claman, Tim Monson, Bryce Johnson. Jon Garton was also present.  Kole Berg was not present.

a. Minutes of the July 10, 2007 Board Meeting: Minutes were reviewed by the Board.  A motion was made by Dave Claman and seconded by Time Monson to approve the minutes as written.  The motion was approved by unanimous voice vote.

b. Agenda - The agenda was approved.

2. TREASURER'S REPORT: Treasurer's Report FY07 was presented by Ron Gaines.  Changes from the FY06 report include the following:

a. Net worth increased by $20,444.65 over this period for the 2007 fiscal year.
b. Expenses during this period totaled $11,210.94 for the year.
c. Income totaled $22,001.34 for the year.
d. The scholarship account increased by $602 for the fiscal year from voluntary dues.  Four (4) scholarships will be awarded this evening in the amount of $1,000 each. 
Also - a subcommittee was formed to assess the management of the scholarship account and the merits of considering endowments through the universities.  After careful consideration, a motion was made by Jenifer Croat for the ASCE section to maintain control of the account (to be a separate heartland Money Market account). The motion was seconded by Dave Claman and approved by unanimous voice vote.
e. The value of the Heartland Investment Portfolio increased by $9,052.25 over this period.
f. Bryce received a notice that the filing requirements may have changed - we may have to fill out a form every year.  Treasurer will contact Nancy at National to check.
g.  A motion was made by a board member to approve Treasurer's Report FY07 The motion was seconded by a board member and approved by unanimous voice vote. 

3. NEWSLETTER REPORT:  Kole Berg was not present.  Need to continue to work on finding a replacement for Kole.

4. WEBSITE REPORT:  Jon worked out the kinks on notification for the Annual Meeting.  Bridge cards are on the site.  Jon also included a link to Region 7. 

5. DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT:

a. Membership - Jenifer Croat said the section has 862 members (71% are dues paying members).
b. YMG Activities - Bryce Johnson said the Central Iowa YMG golf outing was a success.  Eastern Iowa YMG in 2nd or 3rd session of PE review course.  Ten people attended last session.  Some PE's are helping with the course.  Bryce said we need to send Future Cities (Ron Griffith) their money ($1500, $500 from SPAG).
c. Student Chapter Activities - Not much to report students getting back from summer break.

6. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT:  Marlee Walton said scholarships to be handed out this evening.  Recipients excited to bring their families.

7. PR REPORT :  Tim Monson said that the section has brought the new PR person, Cecilia, on board and Dave Claman has her working on Marston Water Tower (National has asked for more information).  Jim Cable or Max Porter might have info.

9. REGION 7 REPORT - Jenifer Croat attended the meeting in Denver.  National has developed a strategic plan - they want the sections to integrate it into their goals and sessions.  The transition to regions is in full swing - the intent is to improve communication.  Jenifer also said the PAC vote was defeated.  ASCe has media kits to help with PR.  Society finances in good shape.   There will be a PR workshop December 9th in Washington DC.

10. OLD BUSINESS - National Conference is slated for November 1-3.  Lyle considering attending.

11. NEW BUSINESS

a. Expenditures - Plaques and Jenifer's expenses for Denver trip National didn't reimburse.
b. Adjournment -   A motion was made by a board member and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 AM.   The motion was approved by voice vote.

These minutes are being submitted to the Board of Directors of the Iowa Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers as an actual account of the proceedings of the Board Meeting on September 6, 2007 according to my notes taken during the meeting.

Sean D. Brown, P.E.
Secretary