Central Missouri Humane Society

Board of Directors Open Meeting

September 25, 2006

Minutes

1. Discussion of staff reports prior to calling meeting: Patti reviewed the staff reports. Gutting pumpkins for goulish gourds on 10/28 at the shelter: carving on 10/29 at Schnucks. John Lane suggested contacting the Greek council and philanthropy chairs. There was discussion of how the labrador retriever rescue worked. Requires a lot of staff work.

2. Call to order at by Tiff at 6:37

3. Approval of 8/28/06 meeting minutes; moved by Zim second Meg approved.

4. Approval of agenda - no objections: approved

5. Board members present: Amanda Brite, Tiffany McBee, Meg Spellman, Zim Schwartze, John Lane, and Denny O'Brien

6. Board members absent: Bobb Swanson, Darren Hellwege, Chris Bouchard, Laura Reiss,

7. Staff Present: Patty Forister, Dr. McCoy, Julie Aber, Nick, Teal Alt, Heather Duren , Alisha, & other staff.

8. Committee reports

a. Nominating - Zim had a nomination Tom Crow (Engineering Professor) she will forward to Tiff & John Howe.

b. Membership & Financial Development - Tiff: committee met to discuss potential events.

c. Staff Liaison - No report

d. Publicity & PR - No report.

e. Budget - FNB credit card was higher than usual: thanks to staff for extra effort. Pet boutique has contributed. Patty discussed the cash balance portion of the budget. Boone County contract has been paid. City tends to come at end of month. We need to request the “draw down” via an invoice. There was discussion about how the budget is allocated. Heather said she would talk to commissions. Zim said it was a different process than what she was familiar with. Heather said this was a separate panel that defended allocations. Heather & Patty will investigate.

i. John Lane asked if it would be more cost-effective to use exclusively Purina for dog food since we stopped using them exclusively. Patty will compare deals from different dogfood companies.

ii. John Lane asked about a Hy-Vee commercial he saw promoting adoptions. Patty & Heather will investigate further

iii. John asked if we had an accounts receivable list: Julie said she had an informal list. Patty said the boxer case and some Dining Out pledges are still pending.

f. Building & equipment - Patty: electric done cost about $8,000. Systems are poorly functional. There was discussion about a new building and our donation base.

g. Education & Programs - spay neuter program has not been instituted yet.

9. Questions on staff reports - Old business

a. Rabies vaccinations: 4 vaccinations and 4 titers checked.

10. New business

a. Meg asked about radio spots for non-profits. Heather suggested that we should be able to do more advertising without getting involved in contracts such as the BXR. Heather & Patty recounted the media contacts we do almost once a day. Zim suggested some radio shows that we can do regular. There was talk of the strategic plannin

11. Public comment: none

12. Move to adjourn Zim, Second John Lane approved; adjourned 7:28.