Minutes of Special Board Meeting April 5th 2007
College of the Siskiyous Board Room, 800 College Avenue Weed, CA 96094
The meeting was called to order at 4:00pm
Roll Call
Facilitator: Dianne Strachen
Board: Audra Gibson, Steve Crow, Todd Cory, Judith Conrad
Others: John Cumming, Kathy Blevins, Brenden Butler, Marie Mitchell, Linda Sue Runnels, Shirley Hammond, Rex Golston,Vince Reinig
Minutes
Proceedings
Old Business
- Audra announced that Rick has returned his keys with a letter of resignation from the Board and as a volunteer. Many expressed regrets and the hope that ammends can be made. Audra will be assigned this set of keys.
- Audra read a letter from Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center in application for a $250 matching grant to produce a promotional video.
- MOTION: To approve Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center for a $250 matching funds grant to produce a promotional video. Seconded and passed 4-0
New Business
- Dianne introduced herself, and gave a brief outline of how she might help us. Each of us in turn was invited speak about ourselves and what we see as the challenges of our organization and our individual expectations for this meeting. There were some diverse and many overlapping ideas shared. At the conclusion of this process, the consensus was that we need to begin the process of creating a new model for a sustainable management team to take us to the next level of growth and efficiecy to effectively fulfill our mission and vision.
- Dianne guided us through a learning session with regard to guiding principles, systems of communication, ground rules and meeting the needs of volunteers. (The contents of the flip charts can be found at http://mctv15.org/Board/OrganizationalWorkshopNotes)
Reports and Possible Action
- John reviewed the Organizational Chart, Board rolls and responsibilities, and Staff Job Descriptions which had previously been distributed to all. Questions, answers and discussion led to a motion for change.
- MOTION: To establish the position of Executive Director and recruit the best candidate we can find. Seconded and passed 4-0
Adjournment
- On a note of great positivity, and enthusiasm, we Adjourned at 7:10pm to the next regular meeting May 1, 2007
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