Call to Order – Peter Ansbacher

Pledge of Allegiance

Attendance – Peter Ansbacher, Christine Bauer, Jill Beck, Ed Blackman, Chip Bright, Susan Brosnan, Jamilyn Cole, Ed Connell, David Crutchfield, Sara Hardesty, Katie Hendrix, Paul Hoover, Alison Houchin, Laura Littleton, Meagan O’Dowd, Carter Pettibone, Melissa Sloup, Heather Snyder, Phil Taylor, Melissa Taylor, John Welch, Jr., Beth Worsley, Jeff Zabawa

Birthday Cards were sent around for board members to make notes and sign.

Project Presented: Chapter Visitations for first and second trimesters (Final)

Chair: Nader Sreyo

Jeff Zabawa motioned to approve the CPG as written with no appropriation. Phil Taylor seconded the motion.

Discussion: This was a great project; please add percentage of goal met to the CPG; glad to see that we could go and help other chapters with their big projects

Motion to approve the CPG passed.

Project Presented: Elections (Initial)

Chair: Nader Sreyo

Laura Littleton motioned to approve the CPG as written with no appropriation. John Welch, Jr. seconded the motion.

Discussion: Thanks for doing this project; concern was sent out over email with the dates to have the candidates come to speak – will have them speak later and shorten the time for the speaker; like to see more political projects; would like to add stationary for the letters/thank you notes; will have the candidates as opening remarks for the 2^nd meeting in September and at October GMMs; might be good to get a gift for them; asked for names for the agendas; thanks for running this project; it’s a good opportunity for our members to learn more about these candidates; suggested to publicize locally; free forum and take questions; can make a disclaimer at the beginning of the meeting that we are not backing any particular candidate

Motion to approve the CPG passed with one nay by Chip Bright.

Project Presented: Third Trimester Membership Socials (Initial)

Chair: Alev Sezer

Carter Pettibone motioned to approve the CPG as written with a $400 appropriation from the Chapter. Ed Blackman seconded the motion.

Discussion: There is potential for Alev to have a co-chair on this project to help her out; it’s great to have these all year; really excited that this is the first project that you are running with us

Motion to approve the CPG passed.

Project Presented: 75^th Anniversary Celebration (Initial)

Chair: James Massengil

Paul Hoover motioned to approve the CPG as written with a $500 appropriation form the Chapter. Melissa Taylor seconded the motion.

Discussion: great opportunity for us and community; will become a committee at some point; word of mouth and print media will get the word out for the events for old Jaycees; thrilled that this is being planned; sounds amazing; wanting to help Wayne Prince – set up children foundation; add postage – do have bulk mailings; other ideas are welcome; dates questioned for gala and the social; dates could be changed; chip could offer advice on running golf tournament; anniversary date is in April; honoring the anniversary is more important until we have specifics for gala; structure the golf tournament to make sure we do give a good donation; where will social be held – don’t have yet; are you looking for children of alumni Jaycees; mixer is where you run into fixed costs; open to sponsorships. Carter Pettibone called to question, seconded by Ed Blackman. Motion to vote passed. Motion to approve the CPG as written passed.

Project Presented: Haunted House (Initial)

Chair: Cliff Hamilton

Christine Bauer motioned to approve the CPG with an $18,000 appropriation from the Chapter. Ed Blackman seconded the motion.

Discussion: have met with Adventure Landing; may not have rent this year; best attended interest meeting; partnership should work well; possibility that AL will handle ticket sales; should add line item to budget for cash bank; marketing line item should include some for advertising with AL; change the number of people coming thru; no need to change the motion

Motion to approve the CPG passed.

Project Presented: Brookhill Steeplechase (Final)

Chair: Jennifer Trivette

Christine Bauer motioned to approve the CPG as written with a $50,112.55 return appropriation to the Chapter. David Crutchfield seconded the motion.

Discussion: Have a check ready for tonight; thanks for running this project; great job; did a great job of getting donations and up sales of tent packages; $4,000 is indirect costs (see email sent out before GMM announcement)

Motion to approve the CPG passed.

Project Presented: Ski Trip (Final)

Chair: Chip Bright

Paul Hoover motioned to approve the CPG as written with a $500 return appropriation. Ed Blackman seconded the motion.

Discussion: The $500 appropriation will be a continual deposit for the ski trip lodge at Snowshoe Mountain; we can get the money back if we need too; it should not read as an appropriation – the money is on hold for the ski trip; can reflect as holding amount

Motion to approve the CPG with a holding amount of $500 at the Ski Lodge at Snowshoe Mountain passed.

Community Service Area Update – Ed Blackman

· Ed Blackman motioned for the Raleigh Jaycees to sponsor scholarships for two Ambassadors from HOBY 2007 to attend the WLC, subject to approval of the HOBY 2007 CPG. Phil Taylor seconded the motion. Discussion: bringing this to board now to allow the information in CPG; Melissa – supports the decision but would like the 2007 board make this decision; allow them to set the budget; Phil – wants to have financial strategy in place; it’s not the right time to make this decision; previously we only approve a future budget need if imminent expense; reminder we are giving a gift of a scholarship for money - RJC gift of scholarship; check is actually written after HOBY; give the top 2 students a chance to go to HOBY national; need to know upfront commitment; Melissa Taylor called to question, seconded by John Welch, Jr., passed with one nay. Motion to approve the Raleigh Jaycees sponsoring scholarships for two Ambassadors from HOBY 2007 to attend the WLC, subject to approval of the HOBY 2007 CPG passed with one nay.

· No other report.

Ways and Means Area Update – Christine Bauer

· Haunted House – Meeting with Adventure Landing – counter offer for profit share; advertising; rearrange laser tag room; freedom to design rooms; we can tell them how to move their walls; hope to have a long term relationship with them; owner is interested in having a Haunted House here; greatly reduced amount of work; attitude – originally 50/50 split; scale out profits; quick turnaround on negotiations; talked about smaller groups and smaller rooms; taking money is the only help they will provide; work hours will be the same as they are open

· Brookhill 2007 – land sale has been pushed back; possible higher buyer; don’t really know who to talk to; Allison Friar just resigned as race chair; will be talking about possible options with key people; will have to recruit a new chair and important vice chair positions

· PONY Softball – Chris Compton possible running this project; expecting to have an offer to help manage for 2007; average profit is possible $40,000; Thank you to those that went to VA for the tournament.

· Turkey Shoot – hope to close out mini Turkey-Shoots; present resume for fair Turkey shoot

· Building Committee – still trying to get a location from fairgrounds; they have not told us where we will be; do pay rent for the site; still have the site until they tear it down; still following up with contacts from gun show; questions raised on anything to make it look better for time being; let us know how long we will have it and willing to make it look better – send any suggestions to Christine Bauer

Membership Area Update – Melissa Taylor

· We are doing great; retention is over 50%; getting lots of guests at meetings; great social held last week; hook is getting guests to join; at this point we are just asking; trying to figure out how to get people to join; will be using advertising money to update website; ask members for their opinions; membership numbers are down a little; continue inviting friends; sitting with guests at meetings; look at other ways we can fill up the calendar; we are down by 9; still have 3 months and the most active months; still up for suggestions; still need help with bringing guests into meetings and sitting with them

· Important to offer committee positions to the membership; make sure that it is presented to everyone

Individual Development Area Update – Laura Littleton

· Project chair training coming up – encourage project chairs to attend; encourage guests to go to more informal events; Clutter Clean Up is Thursday night; church visitation coming up on Sunday; positive response from networking workshop; hope to do more with the Chamber; will have guest speaker at the next meeting from the Chamber; Alice Osborn will be the write up competitor; if you have any questions on anything – please contact Valerie Kovalak

Management Area Update – Paul Hoover

· Please send Paul any comments on the board retreat for next years board; Leah Breckstein has a new job so if you need her for anything immediate you may be able to reach Paul better; Mail is picked up daily but if you are looking for something, please let Paul know

Community Fundraising Area Update – Phil Taylor

· Plans going for projects without the involvement of board members; make sure that plans are made with directors and VPs; no discussion with gala and no final CPG yet; need to make sure go thru the process; discussion of dated being moved; comments of moving gala date made at the meeting tonight; disturbing to learn this info at this meeting

State Director Area Update – Peter Ansbacher for Max Hall

· Getting a list together of those interested in attending convention; will need to buy your own train ticket; letting other chapter in the area know of our plans

· Getting lots of response for getting the CPG books together; turn in on Thursday; get with your project chairs – hope to get recognition for work we did

· Need to get a head count for those that want to attend national convention

· Corresponding state nominations for the board members of the month; please send awards to Max Hall or Peter Ansbacher by Wednesday

Treasurer Area Update – Sara Hardesty

· Received check from Brookhill tonight

Legal Counsel Area Update – John Welch, Jr.

· Had two incidents at Brookhill; these claims are being handled

Secretary Area Update – Heather Snyder

· Heather Snyder motioned to approve the minutes from the June board meeting. Phil Taylor seconded the motion. Motion to approve the minutes passed.

· Reminder to VPs to get agenda topics in a timely manner

· Will get caught up on minutes from all the meetings

Publicity Area Update – Jamilyn Cole

· designing ads in phone book in community pages; excited about events being published; chamber book will have ad; corporate packages sent out to 22 businesses; other materials also sent with letter; press releases need to be out 2-3 weeks prior to event; common area for pictures - need to keep up for web photos; question on list of press releases and press links to be on website

New Business –

· State Jaycee Dues – will have a vote at State Convention on the $8 increase of dues for next year; will have 7 votes available to give at the convention; Peter Ansbacher motions that we as a board decide to disapprove the $8 increase in dues for all of our votes at the State Convention. Phil Taylor seconded the motion. Discussion: half of what we send them does go to international; the vote does have to be voted on yearly; support vote against; trying to bring in members – would be able to lower price; possible have to terminate or cut hours of Nancy – executive director; encourage to vote in favor of this motion; not going to do a lot for our organization; came about as a different problem – from Winston-Salem; chapter decides the votes; state needs to form a committee to look into the problem; not just local, state, but national issue; can we ask for justification; vote has to happen in Sept. at convention; this is not an increase – it will stay the same or reduce the amount ; the board may limit delegates; Peter will ask them for more information; will get information by then and have called board meeting; discuss by email; 2^nd meeting in Sept.; at 222 – will get 5 votes at this point; whoever from the chapter; Peter wanted to rescind his motion; would like us vote either yes or no at convention but don’t have enough information at this time; Motion has been tabled and will be discussed at a later date.

· Phil Taylor made a motion to use $2,500 to purchase a LCD projector for board meetings and GMMs and requested that the President go about finding one. Jill Beck seconded the motion. Discussion: think that it is a good idea to have for meetings; don’t have to order; will like to do more research; would like the Management VP to have this information. Peter Ansbacher made a motion to table this motion. Carter Pettibone seconded the table motion. Discussion: Agree to do research; would like others to have the opportunity; year not over yet – would like to see how much money we have left; look at other needed items as well; Call the vote to table. Motion has been tabled.

· Phil Taylor asked that next years board be kinder about presenting level 3 projects all in one night.

· Elections committee will be John Welch, Jr., Sara Hardesty and Jeff Zabawa. Emails will be coming out soon.

Award Nominations

Monthly Awards and Trimester awards were decided.

JC Creed

Meeting Adjourned.