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CENTRAL
ARIZONA CHAPTER OF ENROLLED AGENTS
Minutes - Board of Directors Meeting
December 13, 2001
Members Present:
Ellen Campbell, E.A.; Stefanie Campbell, E.A.; Tom Grace, E.A.; Doug Gray, E.A.;
Charlotte Hargreaves, E.A.; Chuck Henderson, E.A.; Cal Levi, E.A.; Dick
Thompson, E.A.
Non-Members Present:
Sandra Alonge, E.A.; Jane Graham, E.A.; Lester Hall, E.A.
Members Absent:
Excused: Patricia Carpenter, E.A.; Janet Hemmerle, E.A.
Not Excused Art Calvert, E.A. ; Bunny Budd, E.A.; Valarie Sawai, E.A.
Location:
Coco's - 1862 West Baseline Road, Mesa
1) The meeting was called to order at 4:38pm.
2) Secretary's Report - Pat was excused from the meeting. Cal is taking
minutes. Tom moved to waive the reading of the minutes & accept as-is.
Charlotte seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
3) Treasurer's Report - Assets as of November 30th - $14,765.43, Assets as of
December 10th - $10,505.94. The sharp decline was due to expenses from the
Member Appreciation Seminar on December 7th. Chuck stated he was surprised
it cost so little & most members agreed with this sentiment. One
reason for the low cost was that to make up for miscommunications in
audio-visual needs & difficulties in communicating directly with Chris
instead of going through his daughter, Chris paid his own airfare & lodging.
(We now have Chris's direct regular & cell phone numbers.) Charlotte
moved to accept the treasurer's report without amendment. Stefanie
seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
4) SEE Class Report - Charlotte only spoke with a few members of the last class.
She received little input over what has already been discussed. The actual
grades have not been posted yet.
5) Legislative Report -
a) Charlotte reported a little hitch. 4 parts in a bill, not extremely
detrimental to CPA's but of concern if gets in, language said
"accountant" not "CPA". This bill was sponsored by
ASCPA, not the State Board.
b) The Board wants Peer Review of returns prepared by CPA's. According to
ASPA, since the CPA must hire the reviewer, it is an educational opportunity for
the CPA.
c) Attorney/CPA Hartly Newkirk took the stand - Feels that Board members cannot
be held individually responsible for acts of the Board.
d) ASPA tried to get ABA (Accredited Business Accountant) on the "can
use" list - Board did not approve.
6) Meeting/Notice Report - Valerie was absent, but notices about location
changes went out quickly. At the time of this report there was not place
set for January.
7) Good & Welfare - Nothing to Report
8) Public Relations Report - Has received more volunteers for his Speaker's
Bureau. It will kick off after April 15th.
9) TaxPro 2002 - Nothing to Report
10) Speaker's Report - Art Absent - No Report
11) Membership Report - Janet Absent - No Report
Old Business
1) Meeting Places
a) January -
Beefeaters is unavailable. Stefanie says the location is good for
her but may not be for all. Tom feels it is too far from the South East
Valley.
Hometown Buffet - $9 person. Chuck has eaten there and feels it is
20%-30% better than Country Harvest - Not Available for January
Tom stated that Coco's is available for January. There can be an
open menu with alcohol being paid directly by the drinker.
Doug moved to hold the January meeting at Coco's. Stefanie seconded
the motion. Motion passed. Tom temporarily left the meeting to make
the reservation.
b) April 2002 - January 2003
Doug stated Hometown Buffet is available for all those dates.
Stefanie moved that Doug should book Hometown Buffet for all 10 meetings
Charlotte seconded the motion. Motion carried with one vote in opposition.
2) We Speak Tax Stickers - Still Available
3) Quickfinders
a) Orders must be in January 2nd.
b) Books can be picked up at:
Meeting on January 24th
Tempe - Charlotte Hargreaves, E.A.
North Phoenix - Chuck Henderson, E.A.
Central Phoenix & East Mesa - Cal Levi, E.A.
4) Book Cash For Your Used Clothing available from NATP for $6. Chuck
& Jane both use it. Jane will coordinate. Those interested in
ordering should e-mail her at jgraham468@aol.com.
5) Enrollment Renewal - forms have been received by some members and are also
available on IRS website.
6) Member Appreciation Seminar
a) Jane handed out a comprehensive Post-Activity Report
b) Questions/Concerns
Dick asked if it is worth paying so much next year.
If we do it, should it be all day or go back to ½ day?
If we do it, should we charge members?
¨ Tom would like to keep it free as long as the money is available.
(Quickfinders & SEE Class are the moneymakers.) Can bring in new
members and make current members more active.
The Board voted on length of proposed 2002 Member Appreciation Event:
¨ ½ day - 3 votes - Failed
¨ full day - 6 votes - Passed
This year's seminar netted 4 guests and 6 new members.
Gross Cost $4,300 less Net Income (guests & new members) $300 = Net
Cost $4,000
Doug Gray moved for a full day with Chris Bird in December 2002.
Date & Location TBD. Charlotte seconded the motion. During
discussion, Jane voiced concern for date next year - be sure not to conflict
with Best in the West or Back to Basics. The motion carried with 1 nay
vote & 1 abstention.
New Business
1) Next scheduled meeting is Thursday, January 24, 2002. Location
determined during this meeting to be Coco's.
2) Other New Business -
a) AFIT meeting on January 8th. Cost $25. Location ASU Downtown
Center (Mercado). Topic: Offers in Compromise.
3) Doug moved to adjourn the meeting. Dick seconded the motion.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:10pm.
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