The awards banquet is this month which means my term is almost over.  Hard to believe how fast the year went.  It has been a wonderful experience; truly an honor.  I know the chapter is in really good hands with our incoming leadership.  I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our 2007/2008 board members;

Chapter President: Jon Rao Papke, CSI, CCS
President Elect: Lisa Turner, CSI, CCPR, LEED AP
Past President: Marthe Brock, CSI, CCPR
Secretary:  Luanne Hirschel, CSI, CCS, LEED AP
Treasurer: Craig Hess, CSI, CCS
VP Professional: Brian Schroder, CSI, CCS, LEED AP
VP Professional: Richard Allen Hoglund, CSI, CDT
VP Industry: Chris Anderson, CSI, CCPR
VP Industry: Jeff Rutz, CSI, CDT

This is a group of very experienced, professional people.  They are also energetic and fun; a great combination for our very active chapter.  We have a lot of work ahead of us but I know we ar e up for the task. 

I feel like we accomplished some good things this year.  It’s hard to get everything done in a one year term.  I will be reviewing what we have accomplished at the Awards Banquet on May 14, hope to see you all there.

In looking back, I would like to recognize our active committee chairs.  They are the people who did the lion’s share of the work this year.  They are;

Certification:  Phil Leonard, CSI, CCPR and Reed Gnos, CSI
Membership: Jeff Rutz, CSI, CDT
Programs: Ryan Hallesy, CSI and Christopher Perego, CSI, CDT
Education:  Nancy Gulliford, CSI and Jim Schnack, CSI
Awards: Matt Strand, CSI, CDT and Paul Scheid, CSI
Showcase: Bruce Saline, CSI, CDT
Communications: Bill Enright, CSI, CDT

Thank you to all of the chairs and committee members for their hard work and dedication.  I am sure everyone would agree being active in this chapter brings tremendous personal satisfaction.  Please do consider getting involved.  If you are interested contact me at 612-309-4373. 

If you have suggestions on how to be involved, please contact me at 612-309-4373. 

Marthe Brock, CSI, CCPR
President, Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter, CSI