The Raleigh Jaycees CIF Board Meeting 1-22-08

 

Attendance: Ed Blackman, Amanda Carleski, Jamilyn Cole, Cliff Hamilton, Stacy Hanna, Paul Hoover, Alison Houchin, Michael McKnight, Karen Sadler, John Sauter, Gwen Schott, Sue Scott, Mona Shah, Heather Snyder, Melissa Taylor, Linnell Vaughan, Khaner Walker, Beth Worsley, Jeff Zabawa, Andrew Zeh

 

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Presentation of Initial CPGs

 

Project: St. Baldrick’s by project chair Karen Ray; Karen Sadler motioned to approve the CPG with no appropriation. Sue Scott seconded the motion. Discussion: think this is going to be a great project; will President Paul shave his head? Motion passed.

 

Project: 2008 Staying Ins by project chair Carter Pettibone. Andy Zeh motioned to approve the CPG with no appropriation. Alison Houchin seconded the motion. Discussion: Thanks for running the project. Motion passed.

 

Project: CARE by project chair Kris Montgomery. Amanda Carleski motioned to approve the CPG as written with $400 appropriation. Melissa Taylor seconded the motion. Discussion: really excited about the ideas; CARE has own line item in the budget. Motion passed.

 

Project: HOPE tutoring by project chair Jason Carleski. Amanda Carleski motioned to approve the CPG as written with $250 appropriation. Beth Worsley seconded the motion. Discussion: Jason’s going to do a great job working with the kids; kids love Ms. Paul; still have some members working with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Motion passed.

 

Project: Pop Tab presented by Cliff Hamilton for project chair Jennifer Duke. Andy Zeh motioned to approve the CPG with no appropriation. Alison Houchin seconded the motion. Discussion: this is a great project. Motion passed.

 

Project: Project Serve by project chair Ed Blackman. Andy Zeh motioned to approve the CPG as written with no appropriation. Sue Scott seconded the motion. Discussion: Thanks for running the project. Motion passed.

 

Business and Communications Area Update by Beth Worsley – no report under CIF at this time

 

Community Development Area Update by Cliff Hamilton – Habitat coming up this weekend; check out the calendar have several projects going

 - Project chair for HOBY has changed to Jeff Zabawa, committee is well underway; Suzanne was unable to work on the project at this time with other commitments; Ed Blackman made a motion to approve Jeff Zabawa as project chair for HOBY. Sue Scott seconded the motion. Discussion: Ed feels that we did this officially so we need to do this motion; don’t think this will impact the project; little impact on fundraising; thanks for stepping up to do this project. Motion passed; HOBY corporate board liaison; keep questions brief and direct them to Jeff Zabawa;

 -  Duke Gala – had great turnout for the meeting; looking at April 26th at Raleigh City museum; see if any businesses are willing to donate; all funds raised come from the silent auction; encourage people to come together to go out and get donations and have a letter with you; do have a Bob Timberlake print for the Gala; will have something on the web as well; currently searching for caterers and bands; Big Band type of theme

 

Treasurer Area Update by Jeff Zabawa – if you have any check requests or deposits give them to me tonight

 

Legal Counsel Area Update by Michael McKnight – no actions pending at this time

 

Secretary Area Update by Heather Snyder – no minutes to approve at this time

 

New Business

v     Scholarship Committee Update – Kenn Kubacki presented the report; volunteered to be the committee head for the scholarship fund committee – put a timeline together; intentions of the group - $23k in fund; started in 2003 with interest being raised and projects; like to make a recommendation into a recurring CD to fund scholarships to make it self supporting; recommending 2 scholarships $750 each for total of $1500; have all applications out by Feb. 1st; back by April 1st; with decision by May 1st; June presentation; decided to expand the audience to all of Wake county; not just for university students but for community schools; more people have access for them; not a great turnout last year so make sure it gets out there; have not discussed doing any projects for the scholarship fund; will get the unofficial cpg back up; Ken announced what the scholarships focus on; volunteered to be the committee head for the scholarship fund committee – put a timeline together; intentions of the group - $23k in fund; started in 2003 with interest being raised and projects; like to make a recommendation into a recurring CD to fund scholarships to make it self supporting; recommending 2 scholarships $750 each for total of $1500; have all applications out by Feb. 1st; back by April 1st; with decision by May 1st; June presentation; decided to expand the audience to all of Wake county; not just for university students but for community schools; more people have access for them; not a great turnout last year so make sure it gets out there; have not discussed doing any projects for the scholarship fund; will get the unofficial CPG back up; Ken announced what the scholarships focus on;

v     Ed Blackman motioned to accept the scholarship committee to award two scholarships at $750 each; Seconded by Gwen Schott. Discussion: Glad to see this coming back as project CPG. Motion passed.

 

Meeting adjourned.