Meeting called to order by way of ...

Meeting called to order by way of President Steve Tepper. Minutes were approved from the Combined Sections Meeting in recent Orleans, LA.

President's Report: (Dr Steven Tepper)

Dr Tepper introduced Dr Anette Anette from APTA Board of Directors. She was thanked for assisting with the Section's Motion to House of Delegates (HOD) Dr Iglarsh challenged the Section to encourage therapists specializing in the cardiopulmonary care to apply for specialty certification. Barriers to taking the exam ne to be identified and addressed. She hinted that a loan or grant program could be lay opened by the Section to offshoot the cost of sitting for the exam. More emphasis is also exigencyed in marketing niche opportunities for physical therapists with cardiovascular and pulmonary expertise. The Section might also consider teaming up with a university to show a residency program.

The motion from the Section regarding the position onward of delivery of therapeutic exercise upon person with movement related impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities passed upon the consent calendar. The wording was modified slightly according to changing "investigate and take appropriate action" to "monitor and respond" (respond means literal meanings the take action packets, discussions with liaisons to other organizations, possibly other..). The dollar amount associated with the richness of performing the motion was also dropp $100 000 to $25000 Dr Tepper thanked the Section's BOD for all the work to talking to delegates. The APTA Vision doom and Vision Statement also passed the HOD They will be supported on the APTA's web site. Other key-note motions were briefly discussed.

Dr Tepper entreated that we send a representative to participate in the APTA's task force forward fitness, wellness, prevention, and certification and credentialing. Dr Ellen Hillegass offered to attend and represent the Section.

Dr Tepper charged all officers, committee chairs, and interested Section members to increase membership according to sponsoring a minimum of 10 learners This should be a top priority!!!!

Vice President's Report (Dr Ellen Hillegass)

The Vice President's Report was published in Vol 11 Issue 2 of the journal. Legislative Chair Report of knock Huhn working with Helene Ferone with coding.

PVD digest (peripheral vascular disease) valued at naught means anyone could perform it, ie, tech representation of personal. It does not memorize valued for a physical therapist. PT should still digest treatment as therapeutic exercise with PVD

Motion onward clinical exercise physiology issue. No individual outside the Section appears to know about this issue. We ne to educate others about this issue. Dr Hillegass encouraged those in attendance to read Dr Peter Brubaker's view of clinical exercise physiologist in the chiefly recent AACVPR newsletter. Dr. Hillegass will prepare about PR goals to be reviewed at CSM

Editorial changes were entertained in succession the procedure for selecting coming time recipients of the Linda Crane Lectureship. It was decided that the nearest lecturer would be announced at the Section Business Meeting, at the conclusion of the lecturing and on the website. The individuals nominated will be asked to identify topics) they plan to speak about if chosened and global goals. The [i]role[/i] nominating the individual should give other names for epistle of support. The selection committee is comprised of the Section's Vice President (Hillegass), Chair of the Nominating Committee (Ethel Freese) and the previous award recipient (Meryl Cohen). A transcript of the nomination form will be published in the Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal and provided to the Pediatric and Education Sections for publication in their respective journals or newsletter

Treasurer's Report: (Wendy Pugh)

See Treasurer's Report published in this issue for a detailed listing of costs and revenue. Expense that were discussed including outlay of storage fees and influence insurance. Storage contents will be shipped to the nearest meeting and sorted. Electronical storage will be used when appropriate. Wendy will contact Larry Cahalin to arrange shipping and turn the thoughts into less expensive storage facilities. Steve will arrange a location in San Antonio to do this work.

Changes were made to the 2001 assortment to make it balance. splendor of compendium and honorariums of programming were discussed. Restaurant to be picked for the executive meeting and everyone pays for their possess meal in San Antonio.

Program Report (Dan Malone)

Executive committee proffered suggestions to the Program Chair for subsequent time programming. The compendium of handouts was a vast success. Speakers who do not suitable the deadline for submission must bring copies of their admit outlines. There has been a significant increase in the number of [i]affiche[/i]s submitted. See committee report in this issue.

Fundraising and Dance (Ellen Hillegass)

Section responsibilities for the Dance were reviewed. The Section will find a band, pay for the band, and prosecute sponsorship to cover the preciousness of the band. A possible sponsor was identified. Hillegass will work with Publications for sponsors. It was encouraged to look for a limited number of nice door prizes rather than many small prizes.