Madison Hours Co-op Board of Directors Meeting
8/03/04
6:50 pm
Present: Jon, Rob, Camy, Paul
Announcements:
The Ethnic Connection is interested in playing for a breakfast.
Minutes: passed with changes.
Treasury committee: We experienced problems with timely payments of our
bills in accounting; at this point, however, it is believed that we are
current. We are doing fine; we are within our budget and have a positive
balance at the bank. Gregory and Jon have done some research on financial
institutions and would like to recommend that we move from Heartland Credit
Union to another financial institution (credit union).
Outreach: There is a piece going into 'Sustainable Eating' (online journal).
Newspaper: Paul had trouble with his commitments because Kitty was sick.
and because the press people in Brodhead were on vacation recently. Paul
gave every one a proof copy (cd) of the paper. Paul needs copy editing in
the next 24 hours.
Camy will get Paul some graphics from the Infoshop (20% enlarged).
Other Business: Alicia may be out of town, so different arrangements need to
be made for the pancake breakfast food buying and delivery. Rob will
contact Alicia... and Jon could be available to help.
New Business:
WNPJ would like us to join and will accept 4 Hours for membership. Rob
votes we do, Paul seconds... motion passed. WNPJ will do some outreach on
our behalf.
William White Jr., a prisoner, would like us to sell T-shirts with a pattern
he designed. Jon will write to him and ask him to join and advertise for
help and/or market his shirts.
Request from RiverHOURS in Hoodriver OR... just started a local currency
program based largely on ours. They are appealing for help with their fund
drive to build to hire a co. to build/design their web site. Jon propose we
send them $50. Camy seconded. Jon is going to request that they get
ownership of their software. Jon will write up something about River HOURs.
Motion carried by all.
Old Business:
Next meeting is Sept. 9th Thursday. Outreach at 6:30, Board at 7:30 pm.
By-laws:
Jon will review the by-laws. Meeting on Tuesday the 14th at 6 pm.
Meeting adjourned 7:32 pm.
Madison Hours Board of Directors meeting
June 2, 2005
7:25 pm
Present: Rob McClure, Ali Dwyer and Jon Hain
June minutes approved with changes noted.
Loan Committee: Tabled
Outreach report: David Williams is working on topics for the next session of the discussion group. Food for Thought and Atwood Summerfest are on our agenda. As liaison to the Time Bank Rob has been able to make good connections to figure out how to integrate the systems. The Time Bank will be launching a pilot project in the fall. Rob will give us a monthly update. Camy's Backyard Hero ran.
Treasury: Money is fine. Jon will price out safes.
Pancake: Inspection is coming. Pancake info on groups and money will be forthcoming by Jon. This month is FreeWheel. Ali will get in touch w/ them.
Website: Moved to new server. Will get Ithaca's website. Listservs are up and running. Members will be able to change listings on-line.
June Potluck: Board Elections and 2 proposals are on the agenda.
Newspaper: Rob will contact Jim Gorenson to make the new issue. Rob will call Paul to let him know.
Meeting finished at 8:20.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Jon Hain.
Updated 8.11.05 as approved by the BOD.
Madison Hours Board meeting minutes – Dec 8, 2005. 7:43 called to order. Rob McClure, Jon Hain, Ali Dwyer were there
Member Listing software update
- the Australian company we are working with will present us with a version early next week.
Web Hosting Project:
- In budget, a line should be added for web hosting income and expenses
- Glitternet owns the web space that we will subcontract
Glitternet will charge Madison Hours 50% of income from web hosting and will take half of that in Hours currency
An estimate of budget for web hosting: Income: $1200, Expense: $600
Trade Fair/Breakfast
vendor emails were sent
Ali will shop and make a last minute plea for volunteer help
Member Harassment issue:
the Hours member who experienced harassment by another member will be offered a chance to add a piece to the newsletter, describing her situation and experience
this tactic of initiating a common dialogue is a good way to combat this behavior
we could add a disclaimer to the website (as it reads in the paper)
Next meeting we’ll talk about our 10 year anniversary celebration and how we can tie it into the TimeBank work.
End.
Respectfully submitted by Ali Dwyer
Approved by Board Action on January 3, 2006
Madison HOURS Board of Directors Meeting
March 2, 2006
Present: Jon Hain, Ali Dwyer, and Rob McClure
Meeting called to order at 7:55 pm. Minutes from January reviewed and overwhelmingly passed as written. February minutes to be distributed next month.
Budget: Pancake Breakfast over expectation by $300. Expecting CHIP grant soon. Subscription revenue. Jon sent $180 in invoices for advertising to be received by next month. $2300 in the bank right now.
Petition Against AOL email tax: Effects HOURS with bulk emailing, will need to pay a tax to AOL. Direct effect, plus indirect economic justice issue. Madison HOURS will sign on Move-ON/Free Press Petition against this.
Madison May Day Celebration: Ask to support this years celebration (have done so previously) through a variety of avenues. Board agrees to general endorsement, 1/16th page ad (Rob will make wording for an ad, due April 16th) for $25 in songbook, notice on email list, possibly table at picnic Sunday, April 30th at Tenney Park. Jon will mail in form to organizers.
Outreach: Gave a brief presentation at Community Shares meeting about HOURS at meeting this month. Rob will distribute article at TimeBank meeting.
Birthday Party: Tuesday, May 16th from 7-9 at Wil-Mar. Ali will contact the beet cake person and other HOURS members who bake and cook to find out pricing for cake-- possibly dessert potluck-- provide some cake, coffee, and tea. Jon will invite employees of businesses who use HOURS, plus poster for general public, also contact all former Pancake partners. Send Jon email of other ideas of who to invite. Ali will send Jon the mailing list of contacts for Pancake partners. Jon will send info to co-op newsletter.
Pancake Breakfast: Last month things went very well with Wheels for Winners. Next month is with WAM. Rob will put together a poster to put out prior to breakfast. Joint shopping day with Ali and Rob March 11th. The time was set for 4pm.
Currency Contest: Will possibly be mentioned in a number of periodicals, Jon talked to some people in the media.
Web stuff: The software from New Zealand was supposedly done, but when Jon went to log-on it didn't function. Everything is in place for Webhosting through Madison HOURS for members.
Next meeting set for Thursday April 6th at 7:45 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.
Notes respectfully submitted by Kristin Sage.
HOURS Board Meeting
December 7, 2006
Present: Jon Hain, Ali Dwyer, Rob McClure
Meeting called to order at 7:45 pm. Minutes from previous months forthcoming.
Budget: Budget report submitted by Jon. Projected budget until the end of the year. In the budget, less revenue was raised than projected, but less money was spent. Details in budget report, some items will still need to be added. As far as Jon can tell, it all works out in the end. Jon will look into discrepancies in budget. Discussion of budget: Ali would like to see volunteer compensation promoted more readily; Jon suggested handed out HOURS to volunteers directly at the time of service, Ali will take some HOURS to have on hand (volunteers can not earn more than 60 HOURS in a year); Grants will have to be adjusted; Lower "Fundraising Other" to $50; increase Pancake Breakfasts to $3400; increase renewal fees to $500; subscriptions to be reduced to $10; Webhosting should be reduced to $300; (total projected income $6200). Expenses: Advertising $350; Donations $1285; Dues $250; Fundraising Pancakes $1400; Insurance $0;License and Permit Fees: Other $125; L&P Pancakes $155; Office Supplies $200; Telecom $260; Printing, Newspaper $1150; Printing, Other: $1000; Rent, Office $1800; Rent; Other $100; Tax $200; Volunteer Compensation $600; Webhosting fees $150. (Draft budget, pending some checking in about some items. Jon will learn a few things and send out the budget for review before the end of the year.)
Raffle Items: Raffle winners should be called. Sussanne has the names of the raffle entries, will draw on Sunday. The "Fuck White Supremacy" t-shirt will be dropped out of the prizes, so as not to offend.
New Members: All new members at the fair were dispersed HOURS at the fair. Will be entered into the database and website by next week (Jon). Seven new members from the Fair, plus a few more. A couple new business members as well.
Holiday Trade Fair: Thoughts on the Holiday Fair.. people were fairly happy, Rob made more money than other years, same with Jon. The bartender was happy too. Rob talked with the woman regarding the Fair Trade Holiday Fair about combining the two events. WORT gave the event a lot of press time. Rob was on WORT on Friday. Jon did a follow up piece on "In Our Backyard", and talked a lot. Jon will write a thank you to Kathy at the High Noon for providing the space for free, running info in her ads, etc.
Printing Currency: Full color copies take a coated paper, not the kind Rob has. There is a printing co-op in Chicago area that may be able to do this. Jon will call for a quote.
Businesses: Jon is afraid that having the Timebank people to solicit business is too far removed. Rob thinks if people were educated on local currency that this could work. Jon would like to see two things before that: Timebank people to help with tabeling and see who has a grasp of the system; see if HOURS can get the businesses to sign up before having others take this on. Discussion of how to approach this.
New Member Website: The company the runs the Website is advising that HOURS not do what Jon has been planning to do. Jon thinks that the system will work because the HOURS system is perpetually out of balance. This will need to be addressed. Rob will put his mind to this. For now will get the members accounts together.
Pancake Breakfast: Ali has the list, Rob is bringing garlic and syrup and the flour. Jon will help with the kitchen starting 9;30, Ali will arrive early to start prep work. Rob has always dreamed of being there at 6:30. Ali can get potatoes and other things on list... and this is the last time and she means it this time.
Next meeting scheduled for budget review on 12/29 at 2:15 (or 12:30) p.m.
Next Board meeting schedule for 1/4 at 7:30pm
Meeting adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Notes respectfully submitted by Kristin Sage
Approved by the Board on 2/28/07
HOURS Board Meeting
February 1, 2007
Present: Jon Hain, Ali Dwyer, Rob McClure, Susanne Galler
Meeting called to order at 7:43 pm. Minutes from previous months forthcoming.
Money: Simple. We're doing fine, reports Jon. One potential problem is that Jon is 8.5 hours short in volunteering with Community Shares, which may lead to a reduction in funds.
Insurance Follow-up: Jon called to ask about coverage for insurance matter. Waiting for call back.
Newspaper: Last meeting set assignments for newspaper, but uncertain of who, what, and when. New deadlines are being set: February 15th is set deadline. Susanne is writing about Forest Espinoza, Ally is writing about Costa Rican restaurant, Rob is writing about farewell to Mifflin and something else, Jon writing about Toronto HOURS, Susanne will write a short article about Holiday Fair and raffle winners. And we need ads, Susanne will solicit ads, and remind Just Coffee of past due amount.
Printing Currency: Called a number of printers, but heard from zero. Nathan at Lakeside is willing to get the process rolling, including getting paper, finding a printer, etc. Jon can continue to work on this, but will be gone most of February. Jon will try to follow up in the morning before he leaves.
Pancake Breakfast: Wisconsin Books to Prisoners is the co-host on February 11th. Collecting books for prisoners, listed on ad and online. Jon will send email to members tonight with a reminder to bring books. Ali will drive to get groceries.. Rob will send list to Ali. March co-sponser is City WIDE Low Power FM. Ali is in contact with Leah Zelden.. Shake the bushes for April.. Rob has an idea and will send to Ali (Savory Sundays).
MySpace HOURS: Susanne created a My Space account for Madison HOURS. She will take responsibility for keeping it up, including posting bulletins about breakfast.
New Member Website: Members have started to sign up for member listings on-line.
Next Board meeting schedule for 2/28 at 7:30pm.
Meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Notes respectfully submitted by Kristin Sage
Approved by the Board on 2/28/07
Madison Hours Meeting:
February 28, 2007
Present: Susanne Galler, Jon Hain, Rob McClure, Ali Dwyer, Stacy Harbaugh
Meeting called to order at 7:35pm
Outreach:
Rob applied to Renewable Energy Fair (Saturday June 16) to hold a workshop on something related to Madison Hours mission. We also have an opportunity to rent an information table.
We can have a table and a workshop (if accepted) for $100.
Susanne will send the raffle prizes to the winners
Finance:
1) Jon is submitting the city's personal tax form
2) Fed tax extension has been filed - to be done in March
3) Renewals have been added to our web form. We are almost ready to link to it from our main page to get traffic going there.
4) CSW news: Jon made up the work hour deficit, and our grant money is secure
Share a meal is Tues, March 13th. Jon will host at Maharaja East.
Currency Update:
Nathan at Lakeside is still interested in helping and is awaiting the go ahead from MH.
Newspaper:
Jon: We'll have no article from Jon re Toronto dollar, since it is hard to find info on it in Toronto.
Ali: to research Cafe Costa Rica and write an article.
Holiday Fair recap article from Susanne as well as interview w/ Forest Espinoza
Rob: photo from Mifflin window and an article
Stacy: writing about seasonal Hours users
All to help contribute to Calendar feature
Deadline: March 20th
Susanne and Jon are meeting on Thursday re web, stickers for pancake dates and/or a postcard with dates
Submitted by Ali Dwyer and approved by the Board on March 27, 2007
3/27/07 – BOD meeting
In attendance: Jon Hain, Rob McClure, Ali Dwyer, Susanne Galler
Meeting called to order at 7:30pm.
OUTREACH
We discussed co-sponsoring Earth Day to May Day (4/29-5/1, 2007) at Tenney Park. Decision was made to lend endorsement, put them in our paper (if out yet) and sponsorship - $35. No word yet from the Renewable Energy Fair regarding Rob’s application to hold a workshop at the fair.
CURRENCY UPDATE
Jon gave a printing update: that Nathan at Lakeside is doing a few samples on the color copier. He will do others on various papers to know if their machine is indeed useable. However, it seems that the Chicago printing co-op will probably be who we end up using.
Rob reported that their has been no new progress with Tracy at the Center for Paper Arts – but stay tuned.
Jon mentioned a mention in the latest issue of Coin Collector Magazine, as well as a brief mention in an article about the Madison Time Bank in last week’s issue of the Isthmus.
PANCAKES
We are expecting an inspection on Sunday, May 13th. In anticipation we are still looking for sneeze guards for butter and a pourer for the sugar. An alternative for pancake and potato sneeze guards would be a volunteer to serve as the server. Will create and hang sign stating the possible presence in what we’re serving. Jon and Susanne will make the sign.
They have also made mini pancake stickers to hand out as a reminder of the monthly 2nd Sunday of the month. Pancake feed. For this month’s feed there is no co-host.
FINANCE
Jon reported that there is $2300 in the bank. With that we still need to pay rent for the 2nd quarter ($450.) The overall report is that all is fine. (“Sittin’ pretty,” in fact.) Taxes have not been filed, but we have an extension. Looks like we’ll owe roughly $350. Jon is exploring the possibility of classifying co-host donations as Compensation (vs. its current classification of Donation.)
Jon earned two hours of Community Shares credit by working at the Community Shares Share-A-Meal.
NEWSPAPER
Stacy’s article is in. Ali to interview member/lawyer Jenn Bond/JH Bond instead of Café Costa Rica for the next paper. Jon to write an article about micro credit. Rob still tossing a few topics around. Susanne to cover member/small business Art To Go. Aiming to have articles in a week from today. Possibilty of a paper by pancakes?
Jon mentioned the long-term goal of laying it out ourselves instead of having Carol do it. Software is needed for this. Would hope to have volunteers become involved with the layout process.
Submitted by Susanne Galler
Approved by the Board on May 1, 2007
MADISON HOURS BOARD MEETING – MAY 1, 2007
Meeting called to order at 7:38 pm.
Minutes from last meeting were approved. Changes noted and corrected by Jon.
INSURANCE
Neckerman Agency responded with a quote of $667/yr to cover all events and products. We budgeted $500/yr. Jon Hain will go back to the agent to request two things:
an explanation of “cooperative members are additional insureds”
to request a lowering of that rate (by taking out specifics that we don’t need or want
BUDGET
There is $3000 in the bank. An outstanding check to Social Justice Center for $450 for 3 mos rent. We owe the IRS $350, which will be paid by August 2007.
CURRENCY
Nathan at Lakeside is still facilitating our connection to a printer in Chicago, which is a coop. The language barrier may slow the process, but it is still moving. Samples are forthcoming, but paper choice has not been decided.
NEWSPAPER
Rob’s goal for his article is Wednesday, May 9. In the next week, the articles need to be proofed. Jon will email Joe and Stacy some of the articles for proofreading. The goal for all content to be sent to Carol is Friday, May 11. Ali will email Carol to check with her – for willingness and her timeline.
Ali will send Jon her JH Bond piece.
PANCAKES
Follow up from the health inspection: We need to frame all the printed materials. Jon will purchase a frame and get it into the suitcase before next breakfast. Ali will bring her new sugar pourer. Susanne posted the breakfasts on Myspace. Rob will bring potatos and flour and Ali will bring everything else.
BOARD ELECTIONS
We will have a board election in the next month and a half. We need to solicit candidates in the newspaper, at the breakfast and in a member email. We should leave 30 days from the paper print date for the election. Ali and Susanne plan to appoint Jon and Rob to the board at the next meeting, to fill the interim time.
Approved May 29, 2007
Madison Hours 5/29/07 BOD Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order at 7:40 pm.
Susanne and Ali appoint Jon Hain to President and Rob McClure to Vice President. Both Jon and Rob acquiesce.
Minutes from May 1st BOD meeting are approved by the board, with changes noted.
Jon will be buying a sticker to throw away the monitor at the curb.
Insurance update:
Board approved the purchase of one year of Liability Insurance at $667/year.
Financial update:
Balance: $2702 as of 5/29/07.
Currency:
The print shop we were hoping to work with in Chicago will not be able to copy the currency.
Thanks to Nathan at Lakeside, we have a connection with a Union print shop in Boston. Next meeting, Jon will have available samples and costs of printing.
Outreach/Public Event upcoming:
Board approves the notion to co-sponsor the event in name and give a donation of $25 and half an Hour.
Newspaper:
Jon has some leads for who will be able to format the paper (Carol is too busy). The calendar will be created, once input from Ali is sent to Jon(Ali to send pancake co-sponsors to Jon.)
Pancakes
Jon to research Past Pancake sponsors Range and average
A lot of pancake info is on the Hours website. Further info is needed from Ali: Co-sponsor Vol requirements needed
Rob: potatos, flour, maple syrup
we have enough Maple syrup
ali will buy everything else, and arrive at 7:15 am to leave at 8 am.
Jon will arrive when Susanne leaves, about 11 am.
Potluck Revival:
Board has planned to hold a potluck a few weeks after each quarterly paper. Ali will call Wil-Mar to check for Tuesday evening availability. Susanne will call our past vendors. It will be a short overlap with the Eastside Farmers Market.
CSW Board meeting and social:
Susanne and Jon discovered ways to earn workhours.
Mentioning CSW in our newspaper, on flyers, etc.
Chrysallis could be a potential co-sponsor.
Timebank membership dues: board approves our payment to Timebank: $25 and half a Madison Hour
Next meeting:
Tuesday, July 3rd
Approved July 3, 2007
Madison HOURS BOD meeting Aug 7, 2007
Called to order at 7:35pm. Susanne, Rob, Jon and Ali are present.
We approved previous meetings’ minutes unanimously.
Outreach: Ali will email our pancake dates to Madison Datebook and will contact Jon for pancake related pictures.
Budget: The board reviewed the pancake data that Jon pulled together. Jon will re-arrange it so it is easier to understand (for the purpose of comparing co-sponsor’s effectiveness as fundraising helpers).
Newspaper: the BOD approved payment to Grace for this paper’s layout. We discussed layout and updates and Jon will make updates to the New Member form as noted.
Pancakes: Ali will continue to recruit for the upcoming breakfasts. Next up is to talk to Norm Stockwell about the Socialist Potluck. October is Chrysalis and November is WI Books to Prisoners.
Currency: Jon presented samples of potential paper. BOD will wash them up to see if they are sturdy enough to be made into currency.
Susanne to send BOD her sampling of Canadian currency websites for future paper references.
Pancakes: Ali and Rob to shop. Rob to let Ali know what he’s got leftover from last month.
Website: the new website was discussed, including our capability of BLOGS. Susanne (that MySpace nut) is excited about blogging!
Holiday Trade Fair: BOD decides to do it again! And we’ll look to hold it at the High Noon Saloon on the first weekend in December. Also, we need to look into securing a dolly for the transfer of tables.
Next meeting: Sept 4, 2007 at 7:30 pm.
Approved September 4, 2007
MADISON HOURS BOARD MEETING, October 2, 2007
Present: Ali Dwyer, Rob McClure, Jon Hain
Minutes from last month (September): Approved with changes noted.
Outreach:
1 - Timebank Conference: Rob will serve on the Nov. 2nd panel at the conference.
Jon and Ali will be able to attend a majority of the conference and will combine efforts to set up a Madison Hours info table. Jon will tell Stephanie Rearick of the Timebank that we’d like to table at the conference.
2 –After a discussion of an email Madison Hours received, we decided that we need to be clearer in distinction between Hours and Timebank. To that end, Rob will post his newspaper article on Madison Hours and Timebank to the new website.
3 - Marsha Rummel had shown interest in hosting a listening session during an Hours event. Having her as a guest at a potluck would serve us both well (she could be a good draw to our potlucks, which need a little inspiration)
Holiday Fair:
The date: Saturday, Dec. 1st. 11 am to 3pm, unless Susanne feels strongly otherwise.
We will hold it at the High Noon again.
Budget:
We just received a $725 quarterly payment from CSW/CHIP. The balance before that payment is $930. Jon let us know of a couple of bills due this month, and after paying them, we’ll still be in fine shape.
Pancakes:
This month’s co-sponsor is Chrysalis, and they seem to be in fine shape with volunteers and promotion. Chrysalis volunteered to provide Ali with names of volunteers in advance, which is a great idea. Ali will add that to the requests of groups in the future. It may help them stay accountable and come up with 3 vols in advance.
Ali updated the group on future breakfast co-sponsors and will update the website before it goes live with the following info:
November: WI Books To Prisoners
December: Socialist Potluck?
January and February: Both given to Clean Air Madison, and they are deciding
March: open
April: Verbal agreement – Madison Arcatao Sister City Project
Beyond: Friends of Ferals, Low Power Radio Project, Freewheel, Wheels for Winners, Sustain Dane, Friends groups (?)
Jon will come up with past co-sponsor data. Ali to remind Jon to do it before next meeting.
Ali will shop for the October breakfast and Rob will bring apples, pears, garlic, basil, flour and potatos.
Website:
Should be ready to go live by this weekend. Ali to update website before it’s too late.
Newspaper: We discussed potential articles for the next edition. Rob has some ideas. Have yet to set a date, but it’d be nice to get one out before year’s end or early next year.
Meeting adjorned : 8:30 pm Minutes submitted by Ali Dwyer.
Approved November 5, 2007.
01/08/08 – BOD meeting begins at 7:40pm. Rob, Jon, Ali and Susanne present. The minutes from the 12/07 meeting were approved.
Jon shared with us samples Tamworth Dollars & Serenity Hours, local currency sent to us from Canada in exchange for Madison Hours.
FINANCES
a.) Budget: Jon announced that the bank-provided balance shows us as having roughly $1000 less than he thought we had. Ali & Susanne volunteered to find the problem.
b.) CHIP news: Our 4th quarter 2007 disbursement ($725) has arrived.
c.) Other money in: Still waiting for payment from Just Coffee.
d.) Money out: All bills are current.
POTLUCK
We have the space upstairs reserved for 6-7:30pm on the 15th day of January – March.
MEMBERSHIP
Jon reported feedback on the following topics:
a.) Sliding scale: It seems to be more confusing than helpful to folks these days.
b.) Renewal Issues: Returning the initially issued Hours when a membership lapses also seems to be confusing and off-putting.
c.) Payment: There is a need for our accepted means of payment to evolve. Examples might include the use of Timebank Hours, earning MH as you go. Also proposed, a free membership for businesses which accept MH.
HOLIDAY TRADE FAIR ‘08
Rob attended a meeting with Carol Bracewell, John Peck and the SERRV Intl. folks to talk about the 12/08 Fair. They are looking to get out of the MATC building and into another space (possibly the Monona Terrace.) They are looking to bring in additional groups & focus on domestic fair trade. Cost & food are issues being looked at. 12/06/08 is the prospective date. Jon posed participating in this event as well as staging our own. He suggested polling the members and previous vendors to see what they think.
PANCAKES
a.) Upcoming co-hosts for ’08 include: JAN – Clean Air Madison, FEB – Quann Gardens/a Jessica Bullin memorial orchard fundraiser, MAR – Low Power Radio, APR – MACSAC, MAY – Madison Community Land Trust, JUN to SEPT are currently open, OCT – Chrysalis, NOV & DEC are open. Other possibilities include Small Miracles, BFW, Wheels For Winners, Troy Gardens, Friends Of Ferals. Susanne will email CSW with an all-call for co-hosts.
b.) 12/07 Feed: The day was a bit slow with eaters, but we had a few member sign-ups.
c.) 01/08 Feed: Rob hasn’t inventoried yet bill tomorrow and will get it to Ali so she can shop. Rob to bring potatoes, garlic & flour. Ali will bring the rest.
NEWSPAPER
"It’s gonna happen." –Jon
Rob is still working on an article for a Socialist Potluck gig and will pass it along when it’s done. Copy deadline is the next BOD meeting (2/5/08)
NOTES
a.) For next time’s agenda: Board Election
b.) Jon to send out an email to our members which includes a request for volunteers to make posters for our Pancake Feeds each month.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.
Approved 2.5.08
Madison Hours Board Meeting, Jan 31, 2008. Called to order at 8:05 pm.
Present: Jon Hain, Ali Dwyer, Rob McClure, Susanne Galler, Erin Schneider
Renewal Mailing:
A renewal mailing will go out in about one week. Jon will take the mailing to Chrysalis to have them put it together.
By unanimous consent, the BOD approved the plan for the board meeting minutes to be on the website as a permanent archive.
Ali will make a sign for the next breakfast that says “sales tax is included in admission.” Because it is.
Financials:
Budget for 2008 passed by unanimous consent.
BOD approved a $50 donation to WNPJ, to come out of “dues” category.
BOD approved a $50 donation to CSW for their “donor software fund”
BOD approved a $50 donation to Timebank (1/2 in Hours)
Pancakes:
This month’s co-sponsor is Low Power Radio Project. Ali will update the website with co-sponsor information.
March co-sponsor: Quann Garden (Pamela)
April co-sponsor: MACSAC (Erin)
May co-sponsor: Madison Community Land Trust (Mary Myers)
June: Small Miracles (Corrina Frye)
July: Madison Music Collective (Paul Hastil, Camy)
Aug, Sept OPEN
Operation Welcome Home?
October: Chrysalis
Newpaper:
Jon to write article about his experience with Prosper
Rob to write an article.
We need someone to write a profile about Just Coffee, as they are using Madison Hours to trade amongst other local businesses.
Tabled for a future meeting: We should discuss a plan to give businesses free memberships.
Meeting adjorned: 9 pm
Minutes approved by unanimous consent of the Board on March 6, 2008.