1. The meeting commenced at 5:30 pm at the Appleton Public Library conference room. Attending were Barb Kelly, Donna Kidder, Dick Calder, Dave Rothmann, Don Sturtevant, Nancy Johnshoy, Carol Busey and Jeff Knezel.

2. Nancy Johnshoy reported the current balance of the three funds combined is $44,009.

3. Jeff Knezel reported the following packed gaylord status:
Packed gaylords on hand as of February, 2002 87
Gaylords committed to Russia shipment (38)
Gaylords committed to Pakistan shipment (38)
Uncommitted gaylord remaining 11

4. Russian shipment still awaiting clearance from Customs and completing details of the shipment. Most details have been completed for the Pakistan shipment, but we are awaiting funding which has been approved from Rotary International Foundation. It is hoped both of these shipments can be sent within the next 4 to 6 weeks.

5. Jeff Knezel led a discussion relating to work necessary to position SAMP for expanding the scope of locations for future shipments. The following process was established:
a. SAMP Committee will prepare a revised Mission Statement to reflect anticipated expansion of shipment destinations, funding and governance. To facilitate this process, the current mission statement will be sent to committee members as a starting point for making suggested revisions. Among the elements of a mission statement to be considered are: our customers/audience, services provided, scope of the Project, and collaborations with other entities. Donna Kidder will lead this effort starting with our next meeting in April.

b. A Marketing Task Force will develop ideas, for Committee approval, to market to our various publics our services, need for supplies to pack, change of name to better reflect our new mission, and related matters. Chuck Lewis will lead this task force.

c. A committee to identify a successor to co-Chair Jeff Knezel (at his request due to other significant time commitments) with Carol Busey continuing as co-Chair. Don Sturtevant will take leadership to identify a replacement for Jeff, with the transition targeted for July 1, 2002.

6. Jeff stated that a renewed effort to attract more packers was needed. Suggestions for getting more people to pack from the Appleton Downtown club included:
-each Committee member ask people who are sitting at their tables
-Circulate sign-up sheets for 3 months in advance
-Recognize those who have packed, urging others to try
-Distribute brochure on our packing procedures to help better understand the process

7. Suggested that we start the application process for a Funded Transportation Grant through the State Department. This process takes about 1 year to complete and requires us to establish a destination and responsible parties for receiving the supplies. More discussion is needed to select the desired recipient.

8. The next meeting will be on April 15, 2002 at the Appleton Public Library at 5:30 pm. The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeff Knezel, co-Chairperson