Raleigh Jaycees Board Meeting Minutes               1/27/09

Members Present: Neph Bailey , Teresa  Nichols, Liz, Gutierrez, Mona Shah, Andy Zeh, Carter Pettibone, Ali Houchin, Deidre Albert, Paul Hoover, Khaner Walker, Shira Easley, Jennifer James, Linnell Compton, Karen Sadler, Karen Shellhorn, Lisa Rowland, Erin Duddy, Allison Anderson, Danny Miller,  Melissa Taylor and Amanda Carleski.

Call to Order - Carter Pettibone

Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation of Initial and Final CPGs

Project: PONY 2009 Initial CPG presented by Project Chair Heather Snyder. Andy Zeh motioned to approve CPG with $4,500.00 appropriation. Motioned seconded by Ali Houchin. Discussion: Thank you for stepping up; it’s going to be a challenge to pull money out, but will do a great job;  applauded work to keep on track.  Motion passed.

Project: Running 101 Initial CPG presented by Project Chair Susan Brosnan.  Shira Easley motioned to approve CPG as written with a $0 appropriation. Motion seconded by Karen Sadler. Discussion:  excited about Susan running it; She has lots of support that will make it stronger. Literally excited about ‘running’ it. Motion Passed.

Project: Birthday Greetings 2009 Initial CPG presented by Project Chair Tina Lewis.  John Sauter motioned to approve CPG as written with a $192.29 appropriation. Motion seconded by Mona Shah.  Discussion:  She did well with Fuel Drive, so she’ll do great with this. Motion passed.

Project: First Trimester Membership Socials Initial CPG presented by Project Chair Shreya Prasad.  John Sauter motioned to approve CPG as written with $300 appropriation.  Motion seconded by Liz Gutierrez Discussion: Shreya will do a great job. Motion passed.

Carter makes motion to go into CIF Board Meeting. Motion Passed.

7:28 Continued with chapter meeting

Project: Project Chair Training Initial CPG presented by Project Chair Deidre Albert. Neph Bailey motioned to approve CPG as written with $40.00 appropriation. Motion seconded by Ali Houchin. Discussion:  Very excited and knows that this is a stretch and pull for Deidre to step up. Motion passed.

Project: Culture Club Initial CPG presented by Karen Shellhorn for Project Chair Kris Montgomery; Karen Sadler motioned to approve with $0 appropriation with stricken out goal by Karen Shellhorn. Motion Seconded by Teresa Nichols. Discussion: Thanked Karen Shellhorn for all the changes. Motion passed.

Project: Impact Seminar Initial CPG presented by Karen Sadler for Project Chair Stacy Hanna. Karen Sadler motioned to approve CPG with $1,500.00 appropriation from chapter. Motion seconded by Ali Houchin. Discussion:  Believe that this will be really good to get the Jaycee name out there; will be good for extra  professional development; there will be a Presenter training being done at the seminar by NC Jaycees. This is a big project and is trying to make plans for another seminar after this. Motion passed.

Project: Birthday Greetings 2008 Final CPG presented by Project Chair Lisa Rowland. Mona Shah motioned to approve CPG with $103.25 return of appropriation. Motion seconded by Melissa Taylor. Discussion: Amazed how she does it, always came on time; Thanks for passing it along. Motion passed.

Project: Dreidels, Drinks & Desserts Final CPG presented by Project Chair Shira Easley; Karen Sadler motioned to approve with $0.00 return. Motion seconded by Ali Houchin. Discussion: thanked Shira for running this project. Motion passed.

Lisa Rowland motioned to approve 2009 Staying In’s with $500.00 appropriation from the chapter budget under CIF. Motion seconded by Linnell Compton seconds. Motion passed.

Of the Month Nominations: Jaycee of the Month, Project Chair of the Month Nominations, followed by Board Member of the Month are decided.

New Business

Committee appointments : Paul Hoover, Ali Houchin and Chip Bright appointed. Paul Hoover discussed that committee is needed to help keep Turkey Shoot open and to decide upon next steps if the fairgrounds were to tear down our location and to ensure that the Turkey Shoot will have the opportunity to stay around.

Ways and Means Area Report (Ali  Houchin)– There is a project chair for the Turkey Shoot. Committee is underway.  PONY has begun it’s planning.

Membership Area Report (Mona Shah) – Maintained.  Currently at 60% retention. Lost 4 but made 4. Pending new business $20 off renewal rate for the month of January for both new members and renewals.

Individual Development Area Report (Karen Sadler) – Professional Series seminar went really well. Stacy’s Impact Seminar in April. Culture Club starting. Home repair last night went really well. Initial sports CPG with Bowling in March. Fitness coming up. New date for cancelled fitness project in January. Korey Kubacki has finally agreed to do car repair project. Directors don’t have anything to report. No questions.

Business Area Update (Melissa Taylor)   Fabulous board retreat. Remind that Feb. 26 is director specific Project Chair Training. Everyone is welcome to attend. Would like 100% participation. Also will be painting on the February 28th. Adam will be bringing supplies. Making our office look like a home. Came in and someone left food in trash can. Thanks Linnell for taking trash out. Please remember to make sure that all trash is outside. Will be taking a load of recycling out this evening. It is overflowing. Supplies needed please let Mel know and she will let the people know. Ed is working on a roster tool that will allow template to enter in CPG information. Not sure how it will work out or directions. Very last minute. Not able to attend. Will have a format and will know what project is, area, and other important details. Will let Carter talk about revisions. Once that comes out she will send it out to everyone and have Ed come in to show us how to do it. Development committee will be getting started. Photography committee: Korey Kubacki, Dave Underhill and Meghann O Dowd. Committee members will be putting pictures on website and making scrapbook for New Year and for end of year.  Khaner uploaded minutes onto Google group’s page for all to use on board.

Community Fundraising Area Update (Linnell  Compton)– Superbowl Pool this year at SB Party this year. Do not need to be present to win. Everyone is encouraged to buy a square. All $$ going to Alzheimer’s Association. Will be taking super bowl pool to convention. We have the approval to do this. Let them know.

Community Service Area Update (Allison Anderson) – Nothing to report for CS.

State Director (Teresa Nichols) - Convention this weekend. Teresa is currently planning for nationals. She will send out information regarding Year End Convention this week. Linnell Compton asked if Teresa will pick out trainings. Teresa will be making sure that everyone attends trainings but won’t be assigning them.

Treasurer Area Update (Jennifer James) – Checks out as soon as she gets requests. 2008 wrapping up. Any kind of checks postdated please let her know so she can hold them and not deposit.

Secretary Area Update (Amanda Carleski) – Amanda motioned to approve 2008 December minutes as written. Motion seconded by Melissa Taylor; Motion passed.

New Business:

Mel motioned to approve the 2009 Chapter Plan. Motion seconded by Karen Shellhorn. Discussion: Teresa Nichols made friendly amendment to look at Blue Chip pending on description of descriptions from national. Motion seconded by Mel. Discussion none; Carter didn’t receive feedback from website. Thanks for everyone who helped to put together; He looks forward to working with all.

Carter makes motion to approve. Motion passes with friendly amendment by Teresa. Mel makes motion to approve 2009 budget by Mel. Motion seconded by Ali. Discussion: Are we going to refund for dues for next month; Asked if members will have option to donate;  Jennifer will cut checks to send them out and explain why on check by Mel.; Both for new members and renewals.  Motion passed.

No old business.

Meeting adjourned with Jaycee Creed