Central Missouri Humane Society

Board of Directors Open Meeting

July 24, 2006

Minutes

1. Call to order at by Tiffany

2. Approval of 6/26/06 meeting minutes; moved by Bobb, second Zim; approved.

3. Approval of agenda; moved by John, second Laura; approved

4. Board members present: Amanda Brite, Chris Bouchard, Darren Hellwege, Tiffany McBee, Zim Schwartze, Bobb Swanson.

5. Board members absent: Dennis O’Brien, John Lane

6. Staff and Public Present: Patty Forister, John Howe and many staff members.

7. Committee reports

a. Nominating – no report.

b. Membership & Financial Development – no report.

c. Staff Liaison – no report

d. Publicity & PR - Tiffany asked if a quick article could be written when the Dept of Ag comes through. Darren said it would be no problem.

e. Budget - In closed session

f. Building & equipment – Electrical repairs are needed, this project should move forward since we have the money for it. H & A is lined up to fix. Old runs (about 40 kennels) that do not have air conditioning, a mist system has been set up to cool.

g. Education & Programs – There is a 3 day conference in Illinois, which we would like to send 4 people. The estimated cost is $1, 200 to send four people for three days. It was decided that training is important for the shelter and the cost of this is reasonable.

There were no questions on staff reports.

8. Old business

a. Website updates: Tiffany updated several sections of the website. Denny has purchased Dream Weaver software and will get it installed soon so staff can keep website updated.

b. Pictures: Want to update bulletin board in lobby with pictures of staff and board members. Tiffany will coordinate getting pictures taken.

c. Asked Patti to ask accountant to get financial report to treasurer in time for the board meeting.

9. New business

a. Staff recognition: Alisha was given for being caught giving outstanding customer service.

b. Public comment: Tiffany introduced Meg Spellman who is interested in joining the board. She has lived in Columbia for 25 years, has two kids who are nearly grown. She has been in real estate for some time and now has her own firm with a partner. She indicated that she has a history of volunteering, which is how she likes to spend her spare time because it provides a purpose in her activities.

c. Move to adjourn: Zim, second Bobb approved. Adjourned at 7:00 PM.