Board of Directors Open Meeting
January 24, 2005
Minutes
1. Called to order at 6:09
2. Board members present John Howe, Chris Bouchard, Leatha Holten, Zim Schwartze, Dale Roberts, Connie Sullivan,and Denny O'Brien
3. Board members absent -
4. Staff present - Lindsee Billings, Shannon Deleone, Jason Ramsey, Lauren Kintz, Julie Aber
5. Guests - Rhonda Carlson
6. Approval of meeting minutes: motion by John Howe, second Dale, approved
7. Approval of Agenda - motion by John Howe, second Denny, approved
8. Progress reports
a. Equipment and building - Jason discussed proposals from UMC Institute for public policy. Zim supported the idea. Leatha asked if Jason had met with Peggy Kirkpatrick (director of food bank), he had not yet. Initial meeting was just general ideas not specific planning for capital campaign. This is more general feasibility of a capital campaign, not actual design of campaign: can the community support a project of this size. Dale related his discussion with Boy’s Town. John asked if this was in the budget. Zim said there is planning money, but not specifically earmarked for this. Dale recommended getting references from the Institute. Leatha recommended that the building committee meet and consider the proposal and bring a recommendation back to the board at the February meeting.
b. Governance - Dale discussed his handout from last month regarding nominating board members. Our bylaws have a nominating committee.
c. Fundraising
i. Jason- Dining Out for Animals fundraiser: hosts and restaurants have been assigned.
ii. Jason - Cumulus Broadcasting Fundraiser: (KBXR). They have live tapes that they recorded when muscians are in town (X tapes) that they want to couple with non-profit to sell CDs. Requires $10,000 on our part investment to buy rights and design CD. KBXR would provide $20,000 worth of ad time to promote the sale of tapes. Denny asked how we will market these CDs. Dale replied that it would be mostly at events such as twighlight festival or KBXR sponsored events.
(1) Dale moved to authorize Jason to explore negotiations. Second Zim. Chris asked that we be sure that we have copyright in the contract. Passed
d. Staff Development
e. Marketing - Oxfords with the CMHS logo were distributed to board members
f. Education and Programs -
Shanon gave report on Pet packages: most were sold 1400 total. Profit $>3000. She’s working on getting things for next
year.
9. Questions on staff reports
10. Old business
a. Leatha- Contract for Second Chance. Steve Scott has reviewed. We will need to hire second part time vet. $20k budgeted. Contract has been tabled pending review by Connie and Dale. Zim moved that Lindsee prepare for a part time vet and talk with Dr. McCoy regarding his interest, John second, approved.
11. New business
a. Leatha- Committee assignments
i. Development -
ii. Long range facilities and building - John Howe, Zim, Kip and Leatha
iii. Nominating Connie, Dale, Chris, John Howe
iv. Laison - Dale, Denny, Leatha
v. Publicity and PR -
Connie,
vi. Budget - Zim,
b. Zim- Treasurer’s report: Zim presented the 2005 budget. The 2004 budget was fairly on the money. 2005 budget is a 27% increase. Dale moved, John second to accept the budget, approved.
i. Leatha commended Zim and Lindsee for their work in preparing the budget.
12. Dale introduced Rhonda Carlson.
13. Public comment: Rhonda recalled her experience with the humane society. She has a degree in agricultural economics and a strong interest in animals and the community.
14. Adjourned 7:26