Transcript
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The board meeting covered several key points. Greg Underwood discussed the harvest festival’s success and the need for better vendor coordination. Amanda Cutting updated on the manager’s role, including responsibilities for events, programming, and community engagement. The board agreed to create a protocol for email management and volunteer recruitment. They also discussed the need for better documentation of rental and campground procedures. Financial updates included the need for a new air compressor and security system upgrades. The board plans to host a volunteer appreciation lunch in November and is considering starting a monthly movie night in October. The board meeting covered year end planning. The board discussed the need for training in various roles to ensure continuity. They emphasized the importance of hands-on involvement, especially with upcoming evaluations in November.
Action Items
- [ ] Organize a staff/volunteer appreciation event around the holidays.
- [ ] Create a cheat sheet for board members on rental and campground procedures.
- [ ] Review the maintenance task list and ensure it is up-to-date.
- [ ] Explore ideas for a Halloween event at the community center, including a haunted house and candy distribution.
- [ ] Coordinate with Val to have Kris learn the deposit and payroll process.
- [ ] Set up an auto-responder for Amanda’s time off to direct emails to board members.
Outline
- Greg Underwood confirms the meeting quorum with four members present.
Fundraising and Event Planning
- Board agrees to donating a portion of the 50-50 fundraising to the Brahms family, which the board agrees upon.
- Manager plans to make a post on the event page to inform attendees about the 50-50 fundraiser.
- The board concludes the meeting with plans for the harvest festival, including preparing food and coordinating with volunteers.
Financial and Operational Updates
- Greg Underwood reviews the previous meeting’s minutes
- Amanda Cutting provides updates on the harvest festival, summer programming, and the need for a volunteer manager for the thrift store.
Maintenance and Security System Updates
- Greg Underwood provides an update on the security system, including the installation of four cameras and a security cabinet.
- Amanda Cutting mentions the need for a new air compressor for the shower house and a pressure washer for the hall.
- Amanda Cutting updates on the roof repairs and installation of snow guards to prevent damage to vent pipes and chimneys.
Communication and Email Management
- The board discussed setting up a schedule for board members to check emails during Amanda Cutting’s off days.
- The board discusses the need for a protocol to ensure timely responses to emails and emergencies.
- Amanda Cutting mentions the need for a cheat sheet for board members to handle rental and campground procedures.
- The board agrees to create a plan for email management forwarding.
Manager’s Role and Responsibilities
- Greg Underwood reviews the manager’s role, including communication, organizational skills, and critical thinking.
- The manager’s responsibilities include operations, memberships, rentals, advertising, events, programming, seniors’ exercise, bowling league, kids to camp, campground, shower house, janitorial, maintenance, staff, community engagement, and finance.
- The board agrees to focus on different tasks at each meeting to gain practical experience in running the organization.
- The board should aim to be self-sufficient in managing the organization.
Q&A Session and Meeting Adjournment
- Greg Underwood calls for a Q&A session and asks if there are any additional points to discuss before adjourning.
- Kris motions for adjournment, and Lorraine seconds it, with all members in favor.