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