Raleigh Jaycees Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

September 22, 2009

 

In Attendance


Andy Zeh

Carter Pettibone

Danny Miller

Deidre Albert

Jennifer James

John Sauter

Linnell Compton

Lisa Rowland

Liz Gutierez

Melissa Taylor

Michael McKnight

Mona Shah

Neph Bailey

Paul Hoover

Shira Sameniego

Teresa Nichols


 

Call to order

At 7:01pm

 

Pledge of Allegiance

Lead by Danny Miller

 

CPG Presentations

Kickoff to Kindergarten Final CPG (Brandon Joyce)

Lisa Roland introduced Brandon and made the motion to approve the final CPG with $0 return of appropriation. Neph Bailey seconded the motion. Discussion – Lisa Rowland and Deidre Albert thanked Brandon. Motion passed.

 

Magazine Donations Final CPG (Sarah Hardesty)

Danny Miller introduced Sarah and made the motion to approve the final CPG with $0 return of appropriation. Liz Guttierez seconded the motion. Discussion – Danny Miller thanks Sarah noting that it was an original project. Melissa Taylor thank Sarah and asked her why only one hospital received the donations versus the three originally noted in her CPG. Sarah stated that they were not accepting the donations if they were older than a few months. Motion passed.

 

Holiday Ball Initial CPG (Tina Lewis)

Neph Bailey introduced Tina and made a motion to approve the initial CPG with $5,500 appropriation. Melissa Taylor seconded the motion. Discussion – Neph said she appreciated the fresh ideas for the Holiday Ball and Melissa Taylor concurred. Motion passed.

 

Blackout Party Initial CPG (Laurie Osbourne)

Neph Bailey introduced Laurie and made a motion to approve the initial CPG with a $1,500 appropriation. Teresa Nichols seconded the motion. Discussion – Neph said thank you to Laurie for working with her; Linnell cautioned Laurie on the difficulty in dealing with serving alcohol at this party; Melissa Taylor thanked Laurie. Motion passed.

 

Family Fun Day Final CPG (Sasha Fradin)

Shira Samaniego introduced Sasha and made a motion to approve the final CPG with $0 return of appropriation. Deidre Albert seconded the motion. Discussion – Shira thanked Sasha. Motion passed.

 

Membership Socials Initial CPG (Jaycee Greenblatt)

John Sauter introduced Jaycee and made a motion to approve the initial CPG with $300 appropriation. Deidre Albert seconded the motion. Discussion – John thanked Jaycee and noted that it will be good to have fun games with competition. Motion passed.

 

A Recess was called to move to the CIF board meeting.

 

Raleigh Jaycee board meeting back in session.

Breaking Bread Initial CPG (Jamilyn Cole)

Lisa Rowland introduced Jamilyn and made a motion to approve the initial CPG with an appropriation of $50. Teresa Nichols seconded the motion. Discussion – Lisa thanked Jamilyn. Neph Bailey thanked Jamilyn and noted that one of the most memorable aspects of her studies abroad were going to other people’s houses for meals. Motion passed.

 

Monthly Award Nominations

·        Jaycee of the Month - Jeff Mills was nominated by Shira Samienego and Karen Ray

·        Project Chair of the Month – Susan Brosnan was nominated by Lisa Rowland for Hunger Among Us; Peter Ansbacher was nominated by Danny Miller; Pat Sauter was nominated by Karen Ray

·        Board Member of the Month – Danny Miller was nominated by Peter Ansbacher

 

Ways & Means Area Update (Shira S. and Andy Z)

 

Individual Development (Andy Z)

 

Business (Melissa Taylor)

 

Community Fundraising

No report

 

Community Service (Danny Miller)

 

Membership (Mona Shah)

 

Communications (Khaner Walker)

Not present. Carter asked him to send an email report to the board.

 

State (Teresa Nichols)

 

Treasurer

No report

 

Legal

No report

 

Secretary

Melissa Taylor made a motion to approve the Raleigh Jaycee Board Minutes from August. Teresa Nichols seconded the motion. Motion passed.

 

Recess

 

Return to session

 

New Business

Shira S made a motion for Tina Lewis, for the duration of the Hanuted House, to act as HH Finance Sub-chair, so that she may have deposit authorization. Mona Shah seconded the motion. Motion passed.

 

Andy Z made a motion for Ed Blackman, for the duration of the Turkey Shoot, to act as Turkey Shoot Finance Sub-chair, so that he may have deposit authorization. Teresa Nichols seconded the motion. Motion passed.

 

Mel made a motion to allow the general membership to vote on the moving of the general membership meeting location from the McKimmon Center to Marbles Kids Museum. Liz Gutierez seconded the motion. Discussion followed pertaining to what this motion actually means (to bring the issue to the general membership for their feedback and vote). Discussion - Mel had sent out to the board prior to this board meeting reasons why we looked into moving the GMM location. Paul noted that we should allow the general membership the opportunity to see what it is like to have a meeting at Marbles. Mel said we would by meeting there for elections in our first GMM of October. Discussion concluded and the motion was passed to bring the vote to the general membership with a resolution (to be made and approve by the board at the October board meeting) to show support of the board for the change of meeting location.

 

Discussion regarding Chapter communications began with the passing of the gavel from President Carter Pettibone to COB Paul Hoover. Carter asked for permission from Paul to begin the discussion and Paul granted the request. The structure for contributing to this discussion was laid out and the conversation began with an overview of the issue presented by Carter. The three categories of communications to be discussed were: Board to Board, Board to members and project chairs, and project chairs to members. Jennifer James indicated that simply acknowledging the receipt of an email can sometimes keep the confusion and frustration to a minimum, as it is professional to do so especially when communicating directly to our members since we serve them. Melissa Taylor commented on board to board communication through email can be impersonal and it is essential to be professional and keep personal passions in check. Mel also mentioned the issue that our GMMs tend to be a reiteration of communication that can be found on our website, so what is the in-person meeting really offering members and guests? Liz Gutierez then asked for the real purpose of our GMMs; do we need them and if so what should they look like? Mona Shah concurred with these sentiments. Linnell suggested that we depend to heavily on email and should consider at times to simply pick up the phone and talk to someone directly as it would cut down on the confusion created by too many emails. Michael McKnight offered that sometimes the only reliable way to reach him and get his assistance in a timely fashion would be to call him. Deidre Albert mentioned that we should consider that if a number of emails have gone back and forth and that the conversation comes to an impass that the person in charge of the certain area is an elected representative of the chapter and should be entrusted to make the final decision on a matter (i.e. stop the insanity of 80 emails back and forth over one topic when it is obvious that people’s personal biases and passions are heavily playing in the mix). Mel commented that should would fight tooth and nail for something, but as soon as the board decides which way to go on an issue, her personal opinion goes out the window and her support goes to the decision made by the board. There is always going to be projects “you” don’t like and project chairs “you” don’t like. Carter noted that the CPG comments deadline should be honored out of respect for the project chair so they have time to get the final changes made to a CPG and resubmitted in time for the board meeting.

 

At the conclusion of the discussion Paul returned the gavel to Carter.

 

Old Business

None

 

Triple O’s

 

Jaycee Creed

 

Adjourn