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Board of Directors Meeting Report
October 3, 2000
5:40 pm
Call to Order of the meeting by President Peter Easterlund
Members Present: Peter Easterlund, Steve Bradley, Julien ?, Dave Rugg, Gary Ellis, Valerie Aas, and Sara Cannon
Riverton Board of Directors approved the previous meeting minutes and the monthly financial reports presented by general manager Gary Ellis.
The Board also discussed the progress of the new Franklin Co-op and reviewed and approved its financial statements.
6 pm
Co-op Reports were given.
Julien reported that the Chateau's plans for a barbecue were still on, and that Chateau would be holding its annual meeting at the end of November.
Sara reported that Marcy Park was working on updating and reviewing its new strategic plan, and that Marcy mark would also hold its annual meeting at the end of November.
Riverton staff reported that Marshall Co-op would be holding its first Board of Directors Meeting on October 23rd at 7pm, and that their official co-op status is being finalized.
Riverton staff also reported that Franklin Co-op is working on Board Development and getting cooperatives moved in. Riverton will probably do some advertising in order to keep units filled. cooperative status proof is being collected at Franklin by Gary. Franklin will hold its Board Meeting on October 15th at 6:30pm and will officially be a co-op on October 18th. Also, a new office coordinator has been hired for Franklin.
6:25 pm
The Board reviewed and update the Strategic Plan, approving the timeline and tasks and making some changes according to progress.
6:35 pm
The Board discusses recruitment and development efforts, and is considering doing an assessment with a facilitator by December, which would be consistent with the goals of the strategic plan.
7 pm
North Country Cooperative Development Fund wrote a letter to Riverton Community Housing in May, 2000 asking if Riverton would be willing to increase its support to a "sustaining member" meaning an additional $500 per year in support of NCDF. After brief discussion, a motion was made to increase the support to $500 per year. It was seconded and approved unanimously.
7:05 pm
Elections were then held. The open positions were filled in the following manner with unanimous approval:
President Peter Easterlund
Vice President Dave Rugg
Secretary Sara Cannon
Treasurer Steve Bradley
7:10 pm
Photos were passed around from the Annual Meeting held last month. Jim Jones, Executive Director for NASCO Properties in Ann Arbor, had taken group photos and sent copies to Riverton.
7:15 pm
Gary Ellis announced upcoming meetings that are to be held at St. Thomas’ Center for Nonprofit Management. He encouraged everyone to attend any of the meetings as a way to increase board member support and education. The sessions will be held from November through April and include topics such as Board Recruitment, Increasing Effectiveness, Board/Staff Roles and Responsibilities, and Legal Issues for Nonprofits. Members interested should contact Gary or Val in the office about dates and times.
7:18 pm
After brief discussion about co-op members intending to attend NASCO Institute in November, Riverton discussed its own support of sending co-op members to the weekend conference. The board confirmed that it will support up to $4000 in sponsorship of co-op members who would like to attend but need financial backing (particularly Franklin or Marshall members who might show interest in going).
7:20 pm
With no other open mike and/or business related issues, the meeting was adjourned.