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