MISSOURI OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION

The Administrative Services Committee isresponsible for dealing with theadministrative, managerial andoperational duties of the Association.Our largest challenge this year remains thesame as last year – trying to find a tenant forthe lower levels of the MOA building. Wehave gone more than 1 year without a tenantwhich represents a $5000 per monthdecrease in income. The number ofavailable commercial real estate propertieshas increased the last few years due to thestate’s effort to consolidate. In order tomake our building stand out from the otheravailable buildings in Jefferson City, wehave had cleaning and minor repairs done.We have obtained bids for more extensiverepairs and painting but will wait on newtenants before performing any of these. Alocal real estate company has been hired tohelp find a renter.AdministrativeServicesRobert L. Bernskoetter, O.D., Chair• Lee J. Browning, O.D.• Cheryl L. Davidson, O.D.• Gregory J. Goetzinger, O.D. *• Scott T. Hussey, O.D.• Lorry W. Lazenby, O.D.There have been a few new purchases for the central office: a new laser jet printer due to the high costof operating the previous printer and a firewall has been installed to the computer system in order tosafeguard information.Policy and Procedures Manual was reviewed and changes / additions were made involving disbursementof MOPAC and Legislative funds, Capital Expenditures by the Executive Director and reimbursementfor meals.Thanks to the Board liaison, committee members and the MOA staff for all of their help.* Board Liaison