NMRT Board Member Planning Report

1. Office Name: Catherine Collins, NMRT Treasurer

2. Office Term (Date: Ex. 2005-2006): 2005-2007

3. How do you plan to help committees address the four NMRT goals? (If it does not apply, put N/A.)

The Treasurer supports NMRT and its committees by being the point person for all financial questions. The Treasurer also creates the budget, which establishes the basic parameters for the next year's work. The Treasurer also reserves and manages the NMRT hotel blocks for the Midwinter and Annual Conferences.

4. How do you plan to create a positive committee experience? What type of support do you plan to provide to chairs and committee members, and how often do you plan to provide such support?

I've already contacted each of the committee chairs, as well as their supervising officers, regarding the NMRT budget and reimbursement procedures. I've also answered several questions from individuals regarding the budget, reimbursements, funding alternatives and the NMRT hotel block for Midwinter. I hope to stay in regular contact throughtout the fiscal year through email, the NMRTBD, and the NMRT-L. I also plan on making myself available at the All Committees Meeting at both the Midwinter and Annual Conferences.

5. What future directions do you see your office or NMRT needing to take this year or the following year? What kind of strategies do you envision for addressing projects that affect committees outside of your supervision?

Regarding future directions, I intend to continue those projects begun by the previous treasurer, specifically: reviewing and submitting the revised Handbook entry; editing financial information on the NMRT website; and setting up the new endowment for the Student Chapter of the Year award. I also anticipate being involved with the proposed establishment of a Marshall Cavendish award committee and transfer of vendor liaising to the NMRT Networking Director.

Regarding committee projects not under my supervision, see my response to Question 4 above.

6. Date of report: October 1, 2005

7. Submitted by: Catherine Collins, NMRT Treasurer