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