Past Meetings, 2016

2016-02-26 (click for minutes)

SHERN met at the Frye Art Museum in Seattle. Our presenter was Erika Lund, a recovery coordinator at Seattle’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Erika explained the structure of disaster recovery in Seattle, and handed out a chart showing the relationships between OEM and the many government agencies and experts who have input during recovery. The plan which Erika showed us is currently in the approval process in the mayor’s office and is slated for city council approval this spring. The Disaster Recovery Framework document which Erika drew from for her presentation is available on OEM website.

Business included:

  • New Board of Directors
  • Disaster supply storage container update
  • Secretary’s report
  • Membership – potential additions to SHERN
  • Website update
  • By-Laws
  • Upcoming meetings

2016-04-29

SHERN met at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. The presenters were Kurt Daviscourt and Ted Sitterley of BELFOR Property Restoration.

Business included:

  • Acceptance of February 26 minutes
  • Disaster supply storage container update
  • Treasurer’s report
  • Status of IRS tax exemption
  • Membership: Letter of invitation & potential new members
  • NEH proposal
  • Upcoming meetings
  • New business

2016-06-17

SHERN met at City of Lake Forest Park. Business included:

  • Acceptance of April 29 minutes
  • Disaster supply storage container update
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Membership
  • Upcoming meetings
  • New business

Following the meeting, members were given a tour of Lake Forest Park city hall.

2016-08-26

SHERN met at The Seattle Public Library (downtown branch). Business included:

  • Acceptance of minutes from June 17, 2016 meeting
  • Disaster supply storage container update
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Membership updates
  • PReP card updates
  • Upcoming meetings
  • New business

Following the meeting members were given a  tour of the Technical Services, Materials Handling and Distibution, Shelving Operations, Circulation Services, and Special Collections.

2016-10-28

SHERN met at the Wing Luke Museum, Seattle. Business included:

  • Acceptance of minutes from August 26, 2016 meeting
  • Disaster supply storage container update
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Membership updates
  • PReP card updates
  • Upcoming meetings
  • New business

Following the meeting, members were given a tour of the museum.