January 19, 2006
1 p.m. - Comfort Inn, Pierre, SD
As corrected by action taken March 6, 2006
President Raye Jeanne Blundell called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
Board members present:
Raye Jeanne Blundell, President
Valerie Hinzman, Vice President
Jamie Clark, Secretary
Gail Dawn
Absent: David Banker
Also present:
Brett Koenecke, Executive
Visitors present:
Patti Koupal – Rapid City, SD (arrived at 1:28 p.m. and left at approx. 2:50 p.m.)
Approval of Minutes of January 9, 2006, teleconference meeting:
Motion was made by Hinzman and seconded by Dawn to approve Minutes as recorded. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Financial Report:
Discussion regarding purchase of stationary, envelopes, travel vouchers, name badges and other office items, etc. These items will be purchased through the S.D. Central Supply office. Contact person at Central Supply is Heather Saxman.
Correspondence:
Inquiries have been made about purchasing a mailing list of members/registrants once they are determined. It was decided by the Board that a mailing list will not be made available, but the members, once established, will be posted on the website.
Old Business:
Continuation of discussions on Administrative Rules (in progress).
–Hinzman visited with Sally Hacking at the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and BodyWork (“NCBTMB”) regarding the national certification exam. There are two separate exams. South Dakota does not require the Bodywork exam, but it should be accepted. Requirements are set out at SDCL 36-35-12(7).
–Malpractice insurance coverage limits
–Practice manual for application
–Reciprocity with other states
–Licensure renewal
Contract for Executive Secretary with Great Plains Solutions, LLC will be sent to the S.D. Department of Health for approval.
New Business:
A Resolution was made by Dawn and seconded by Clark any officer of the Board be authorized to sign official Board documents. Motion and resolution was unanimously approved.
Fiscal Year of the Board – July 1 through June 30 of the following year. (Same as other State offices and agencies.)
Recessed for break at 2:55 p.m.
Reconvened at 3:08 p.m.
New Business (continued):
Review of Board activities regarding development of policies.
–Issues regarding the Board’s role in relaying information to the public.
–Issues regarding conflict of interest.
–Issues regarding legislative session and new laws introduced.
Next Meeting:
The next meeting of the Board will be decided at a later date with scheduling coordinated by the Executive Secretary.
Adjournment:
With no further business needing to be discussed, President Blundell adjourned the meeting at 4:39 p.m.
