1. Call meeting to order: roll call, determination of a quorum.

Janie Greenspun-Gale, President of the Board, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

Members Present:
Janie Greenspun-Gale, President
Dave Edwards
Diane Kennedy
Philip Minton

The following individuals were also present:
Bob Bryant, - Deputy Attorney General
Terri Stucky - Executive Director

Members of the public present
Michael Gerber, M.D. HMD
Robert Field
William Donaldson
Jean Malik
Mr. Jackson (lobbyist for NHIMA-arrived shortly after the meeting started)

Members of the board absent:
F. Fuller Royal
Kelly Turner
Frank Shallenberger

A. APPLICANTS FOR ADVANCED PRACTITIONER OF HOMEOPATHY (APH)

1. Approval of the listed APH applicants submitted by licensees
Motion: Dave Edwards motioned to approve of the applicant
Second: Diane Kennedy
Action: Passed Unanimously

2. APH Examination to be administered to: William Donaldson, Jean Malik, Robert Field
Motion: Dave Edwards motioned to approve the testing of the applicants
Second: Diane Kennedy
Action: Passed Unanimously

Applicants sent to test area with Proctor present at 10:15 am

B. APPLICANTS TO BE “GRANDFATHERED” IN AS HOMEOPATHIC ASSISTANCES (HA):

Marie Royal; Mary Lou Heacock; Kimberly Jenkins; Edna Epsig; Renoir Renoir Marillo; Terri Rau.
There were no other applicants at this time.

Discussion: Dave Edwards reminded all present, of the need to close the Agrandfather@ clause prior to Dec. 31, 2000; and to set tentative dates for testing. Phillip Minton requested the next meeting to be scheduled anytime after Dec. 15th but before the Holidays. Dr. Edwards will discuss this with Dr. Royal upon his return.
Motion: Dave Edwards motioned to approve Agrandfathering@ of all the applicants listed.
Second: Diane Kennedy
Action: Motion passed unanimously

2. GENERAL DISCUSSION:

A. Approval of minutes of June 24, 200 meeting
Motion: Diane Kennedy motioned to approve the minutes
Second: Dave Edwards
Action: Passed unanimously

B. Proposed Revision of Adopted Regulations LCB File RO58-00

Discussion: Dave Edwards & Diane Kennedy and the board’s counsel, Bob Bryant, spoke of the language changes requested by the board of medical examiners. Dave reviewed the changes (specifically, Sections 3,4,7). Bob Bryant verified the changes as being correct. There was no representative present from the medical board. Discussion continued with Dr. Edwards stating that supervisors need to be approved by the board initially and annually. He stated that any licensee in good standing can apply to be a supervisor and instructor for applicants for licensure and certification. Dr. Edwards will submit a revised supervisor form to the secretary-treasurer and the executive director. A discussion ensued about the need to administer more frequent examinations, some being administered in the Reno-Carson City area. Additional discussion is needed to clarify the oral portion of the examination.
Motion: Dave Edwards motioned to approve the medical board’s request for changes to the the previously adopted Regulations
Second: Diane Kennedy.
Action: Passed Unanimously.

C. Discussion of board internet website
Diane Kennedy presented information regarding the need for further information to be placed on the website, and a need to link the site to the official Nevada website. Also, application forms for licensing and certification need to be made available directly from the site. Further information is needed from Dr. Royal

D. Discussion of LCB response to Board’s 06/1/99 letter
No response has been received from LCB
E. Report of liaison with Oriental Medical Board
Dr. Royal met with the Oriental Board and continues to discuss areas of mutual interest and concern with President Rhee

F. Report of Secretary-Treasurer (not available)
Michael Gerber presented a letter to the board from Mary Marsh Linde

G. Report of Executive Director
Terri Stucky spoke of the need for bank/credit card for misc. expenditures. This will be placed on the agenda for next board meeting. We should be able to secure a bank debit card. Terri Stucky reported that we currently have 2 credit cards: Office Depot and a long distance phone card. The rates for long distance calls are probably too high. The phone card has not been used in several months. The Director will submit receipts for reimbursement of “out of pocket” expenses. The board has a new office address and phone, which are listed in the Official Nevada State Registry under State of Nevada Homeopathic Board of Medical Examiners.

Applicants Jean Malik, William Donaldson, and Robert Field completed the examination within the allotted time. (3 hours)
Jean Malik passed, but Mr. Donaldson and Mr Field did not pass the written exam
Jean Malik also passed the oral Interview administered by the board.
William Donaldson passed the oral examination.
Robert Field withdrew from being examined orally.
Motion: Diane Kennedy moved to approve Jean Malnik to be certified as an APH.
Second: Janie Greenspun-Gale.
Action: Passed unanimously.

H. Election of Vice President
Discussion of who would best serve in that position.
Motion: Diane Kennedy nominated Dave Edwards
Second: Janie Greenspun- Gale
Action: Passed Unanimously

J. Scheduling of Board meeting dates and locations
A suggestions was made that the board should schedule its next meeting 2 weeks before March 1st to review the board’s position on various legislation. The Legislature convenes Feb 5th. To be discussed with the Sec/Treasure.

K. Public Comment & Discussion
No public comment

L. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: Dave Edwards
Second: Diane Kennedy
Action: Passed unanimously

Signed: Date: December 3, 2000
F. Fuller Royal, Secretary-Treasurer