Meeting open at 7:45 p,m.. Present were Dave, Hal, Kristie, Sandy, Dini. Helen and Theresa.
-Previous meeting minutes reading was waived, while noting the correction of Ben Solomon
instead of Ben Johnson
and approved.
Due to time restrictions and lateness of notification, the manager candidates will be interviewed by the board next Tuesday, 3/3/92 instead of at this meeting.
Finance Committee: As of 2/25, the bank account balance is $847.81 with outstanding bills totalling approximately $700-800, in addition to some $600 owed Helen for underlayment and an approximate $200 for insurance premium. To date 14 loan packages have been sent. No commitments have been made, but interest expressed. Sandy proposed that he loan the coop the capital to purchase a computer with printer and software. He proposed approximately 8% interest over two to three years. We will discuss the proposal and decide on his proposal when we meet next Wednesday.
Building Committee: Electrical inspection will take place next Wed. Plumbing work has been contracted. Floor plan has been changed and will be distributed to board next meeting. Crews with crew leader are working all nights but Friday. Theresa hopes to organize a sanding party
, possibly this weekend for final floor prep. Helen and Sandy found a three compartment sink for $150! Helen looked at a freezer/cooler, 8' X 16', with asking price of $500 (but make an offer). It will sit on railroad ties (provided) requiring no concrete customizing in our parking lot. Delivery will cost $135. Sign will be done by next week.
Membership Committee: 182 paid members. Increased response from prospective members lately has been encouraging. Speaker's training was announced in newsletter. We discussed the upcoming meeting. Dan Wilkins spoke further with Marc Beightol re: newsletter production. Marc is not yet ready to stop doing it for us.
Fundraising: Continuing efforts are primarily asking for donations.
Nominations Committee: Has met and spoken with prospective candidates. Madeline Gratop has agreed to run for the board. Theresa nominated Glenn Boatman. Kyle Grefe may possibly be willing. One more sought.
Education committee: Earthday event on 4/5 at YWCA. Phoenix will have a table there. Committee has targeted groups for speaking opportunities at last committee meeting. Roger Greive will help write and produce a P.S.A. We will send him a brochure and You’re Invited
flyer as material. Mid March is proposed publication date of next newsletter. After discussion of timeline events, we proposed publication after 3/24 general meeting to announce election and meeting results and opening of store.
New Business: We concluded with a review of the Ratings for Interview
guide in preparation for next Wed. by weighting and consolidating the categories for Rating the candidates. Meeting adjourned at 10:30.