Date:
Tue, 05 Jun 2001 17:59:14 -0700
From:
"Mark G. Forbes" <forbesm@peak.org>
Subject:
FW: Jayne-My first five months
We've
discussed the problems with a lack of communication from the
BOD to
members, and the feelings of some members that they're
kept in
the dark about what's going on with USHGA. Here's a report
from
Jayne DePanfilis (the new CEO of USHGA) on her first five
months
and her accomplishments so far. This was originally posted
to the
BOD mailing list, but I asked about posting it broadly, and
JZ and
others all seem to think it's a good idea. Jayne's planning
to
provide a status report every month or so, and those will be
passed
along too. Feel free to re-post this to other mailing lists
that
you may subscribe to, or publish it in your club newsletter, or
pass it
along to other pilots. If you have questions, comments or
ideas,
let Jayne (jayne@ushga.org) or your regional director know.
Mark G.
Forbes
mgforbes@mindspring.com
Region
1--Oregon/Washington/Alaska
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Hello
Directors:
JZ sent
a message to the Board of Directors yesterday that included
information
about the $100,000 savings that I have been able to generate for
the
USHGA during my first five months in the office. I thought you might
appreciate
a more detailed explanation:
1. Switching the printing of PG Magazine from
American Web to Printbridge
nets
the USHGA a savings of approximately $25,000.00/year beginning with the
May
issue.
2. Eliminating dependent benefits for USHGA
employees that were previously
paid by
the USHGA nets the USHGA a savings of $2,000.00/month or
$24,000.00/year
beginning in April of 2001.
3. Eliminating contracted IT services at a cost
of $125.00 hour and
replacing
those services with a better service that cost $60.00/hr.
4. Securing CO. State Tax Exemption and City of
Co. Springs Tax Exemption
saves
the USHGA about $200.00/month or $2,400.00/year on all leased
equipment,
and an additional $1,000.00 in retroactive savings. We are
applying
this tax exempt status to all purchases now that are not for resale
for an
additional savings.
5. Eliminating duplicate charges for web
hosting and email services saves
the
USHGA about $1,500.00/year.
6. Switching credit card processing from Vista
Bank to Wells Fargo will
save
the USHGA $5,000.00/year. This switch
is in progress.
7. Switching the printing of HG Magazine from
American Web to Printbridge
will
net the USHGA a savings of about $25,000.00/year. This switch has not
been
initiated. We anticipate the switch to
occur during the next several
months.
The
savings I have outlined above total over $84,000.00 and these are
"Active
Savings" or savings that are realized as a result of an aggressive
approach
to reducing the overhead. The USHGA
also benefits from an
additional
savings of $18,000.00/year as a result of Phil's departure.
These
savings are in the form of employee benefits and payroll and I
consider
these to be "Passive Savings" since I didn't initiate them.
One of
the most enjoyable aspects of my job has been working closely with
Steve
Roti on database projects. Steve Roti
now serves as the USHGA's
Database
Architect while I provide database analysis.
He provides an
invaluable
service to the USHGA. His 25 years of
programming experience
definitely
benefits the USHGA in countless, immeasurable ways. The USHGA
realizes
thousands of dollars of savings per month as a result of his
expertise. His love for our sports and his desire to
help are great
motivators
for me. Thank you Steve.
I would
also like to mention that John Halloran left the office last April
and
Cleda Ungles left in September. The
majority of their functions are now
being
handled by me. I have taken on numerous
staff functions that were not
handled
by the previous director including full time database analysis. The
office
may be understaffed by one position and it appears that the position
is
taking on the form of administrative assistance. I will continue to
evaluate
our needs in this area.
The
above cost cutting measures provide a total "real" savings to the
USHGA
in
excess of $100,000.00. In addition, the
staff has also reduced
membership
processing to a 1 to 2 day turnaround.
I look forward to
continuing
to reduce the overhead while at the same time improving our
services,
and to developing revenue generating benefits for members of the
USHGA. One of my goals is to provide the USHGA with
a more aggressive
marketing
plan in an effort to improve member retention and to help grow our
sports. I look forward to being an integral part of
the USHGA's strategic
planning
process to help ensure the financial well being of the association
and to also promote the preservation of flying
sites, encourage the
development
of new schools and to increase the number of instructors
available
countrywide.
Thank
You for Your Time and Support!
Jayne
DePanfilis, CEO USHGA
jayne@ushga.org