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Board Meeting Minutes for August 25, 2016

In Attendance:

Joan Engle, Bob Riler,Rebecca Brooks, Tina Baril, Bob Beckham, Melissa Martin, Jenny Austin. Absent: Tawnya Krall, Kim Fry

Old Business:

The minutes from the last meeting were passed around and approved.

New Business:

  • Jenny A and Tina B reported that the 80’s cruise ‘was a blast!’
  • There was discussion among the Board regarding the credit card surcharges for events. These charges cut into our profit and thus our donations to senior centers and charities, and it was suggested that we include language to reflect that the surcharges would be added to next year’s events. Discussion to be continued.
  • Rebecca Bwill send out reminders to the meeting sponsor for next month, Christine Jackson with Banker’s Life.
  • Rebecca B will send out a reminder to Michelle Wyse of Spring Ridge regarding September’s Business After Hours.
  • The September speaker is set with assistance from Kelly Chambers. Joan E will reconfirm with Kelly Chambers re: Susan Roller, and also regarding her A/V needs for that date.
  • November speaker is regarding the new Mental health hospital. Bob R is reconfirming with them. January, 2017 proposed speaker is proposed to be Savannah Kimball from the Better Business Bureau regarding senior scams currently out there, as well as how members can better utilize the BBB.
  • TheBoard discussed nominations for the new board coming up in October. Joan E will announce this at the next meeting. Rebecca B will include a notice of the nominations along with the October meeting reminder.
  • Discussion was held regarding our recognition of the Narrows Glen staff at the Christmas party. It was decided that Joan will order a specialty basket and present it to the ED at the meeting. She can then distribute it among the staff. Rebecca B will ensure the Christmas Committee puts that on the agenda.
  • There was discussion about how early in the month the next meeting is. Rebecca B will send out an early reminder on Sept. 1st to the membership.
  • Bob B suggested that the lists of Business After Hours and Meeting Sponsors be posted on our website.

Website:

Bob B reported that the number of outstanding dues is down. So far, he has 40 full tables, 7 half tables and 25 extra lunches booked for MTL, for a total of $6452.78 so far

Treasurer’s Report:

Tawnya K. reported via email that there was $123 in the August raffle sales. Marcus S. debit card has been turned in to the bank, and Melissa M has been added to that account. She has received 11 payments for the Alzheimer’s Conference sponsorships for a total of $4650.00. She has received an invoice for and sent out $500 for the speaker. She has paid the table rental deposit for that event. MTL – Star Center has been paid, table rental of $500 paid.

Secretary’s Report:

Minutes were approved as written.

Committees:

  1. Alzheimer’s Conference

Bob R reported all is moving along well – maxed out on vendors. Event date is Saturday, September 17, 2016, 8AM-1PM

  1. Making the Link

Jenny A reported that plans are moving along. Table drape has been ordered. Mailing has gone out to physicians and churches. Jenny A working on the dimensions of the room. Melissa M, Jenny A and Joan E are working on getting the lists together.

  1. Christmas Committee

The committee met after the HCPC meeting in August and voted in Kristine Grant as the new chair of the committee.

  1. All-Star Caregiver’s Dinner

Next event in 2017.

Next meeting: September 8th, sponsor is Christine Jackson, Banker’s Life

Next Business After Hours: Michelle Wyse with Spring Ridge. Date/time TBA

Next Board meeting will be September 22nd, 2016, 8am at Ben Dew’s. This isthe 4th Thursday of the month. All board members should plan to attend or let Joan Eknow if you will be absent.

Respectfully Submitted,

Rebecca Brooks, Secretary