STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Jill Hall A motion to approve the December minutes was made by Betty Hughes and seconded by Betty Briscoe. Motion carried. The board decided that Rusty will contact Roz Dixon about Duplicate Bridge instead of Lois Brown. CORRESPONDENCE: A Thank You note will be sent to Dorothy Jackson regarding her donation to the Bake Sale. A condolence card was also sent to the family of Connie Farrell. TREASURER'S REPORT: Report for the month of December was presented by the RSI Treasurer, Rusty Embrey. Mary Barber made a motion to approve the treasurer’s report and Betty Hughes seconded the motion. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES: A. Budget: Jeanette Jennings had inquired if a flower would be put on the donor board for her mother. The policy regarding donations was repeated for the new RSI Board members. A single donation in excess of $500 will qualify for a flower on the donor board. The donor is contacted to determine the name on the plaque (it can either be their name as donor or they can specify a name). Cumulative donations in excess of $500 do not receive a flower. To designate the funds for something the donor must be the one who specifies what the money is to be used for. If there is no designation then the money goes into RSI’s general fund. Rusty will let Jeanette know about the policy. Rusty spoke with two accountants regarding doing RSI’s financial reports. One gentleman said he would charge $350, but since he does very few non-profits he did not feel comfortable doing the reports. Another gentleman said he’s charge between $400-$600 and he does do many non-profits. He said we had to keep our records for 6 years. Mary Barber made a motion to retain Andrew Begosh for another year. Lois B. seconded and the motion was passed. B. Ways & Means: The Spring Bazaar will be May 19th from 9am – 2pm. Betty Briscoe will call a meeting with the Thrift Shop staff to discuss potential changes to the Thrift areas. C. Bingo: Bingo continues to do well. D. Correspondence/Memorial: Acknowledgements have been sent to everyone who made a donation. E. Gift Shop: In the month of December the Gift Shop made $1,821.42. The consignors were paid $612.94. RSI netted $1,124.49. F. Thrift Shop: The Thrift Shop netted $629.51 for the month of December. G. Publicity: No Report. H. Senior Citizens Commission: The Senior Citizens Commission is working on Spring/Fall educational seminars. They are also planning a trip to Annapolis to attend the USM Rally. I. Hispanic Services Report: No report. J. Asian Services Report: No report.
OLD BUSINESS: Duplicate Bridge - Rusty spoke with Lee Biggs, the former Director of the Duplicate Bridge program about how this program has historically operated. RSI is the sponsor of the bridge program. Rusty suggests a letter be sent to Roz Dixon, the director of the Duplicate Bridge program. The letter should include the following: - The request that all expenditures should be supported by receipts.
- The caddy fee must be paid to a second person and only charged when there are 22+ tables.
- The ACBL Report should be given to Rusty.
- The group is requested to clean up the rooms used after the bridge program. Too many cups and food are being left in the rooms and the tables are not being put back where they belong.
George also suggested that the letter praise the bridge program for the funds that they have donated to RSI. Rusty agreed to write the letter. George gave an update on the cookbook. George recommended the price be set at $10, with a discount of $2 offered if people pre-order and pay before March 31. The pre-order form will be in the March newsletter and distributed around the building. Rusty made a motion to spend $65 for a gift for Heather Whitty. Betty Briscoe seconded the motion.
NEW BUSINESS: The Board reviewed their FY07 Goals. They have been working hard on some (i.e., identifying new sources of revenue like the cookbook and ensuring they have enough money to contribute to the FY07 CIP projects). Ron asked the Board to try and devote some time to the goal of reaching out to the community to recruit members and promote the programs and services available at the Center.
STAFF REPORT: Jill mentioned that in reading the minutes from the December meeting that she was unable to attend it appeared that some board members had questions regarding the CIP process. Jill spent some time describing exactly what the CIP process was and how RSI was involved. She also talked about how the most recent project (the expansion to the Fitness and Exercise area) came about and how the process will continue. Jill asked the Board Members to submit their answers to the checklist that was emailed to everyone regarding priorities for the Senior Services Long Range Task Force recommendations. CIP Projects - The Exercise Room floor is completed and the additional parking spaces are going through review and detailed design work. Jill updated everyone on the dates and events for the 25th Anniversary celebrations. The Woodshop Club has 19 people registered. Peter McNally from Montgomery College is doing a great job repairing the equipment and he plans to give Jill a list of tools that are needed. David Janes and George Galasso have also been instrumental in establishing the club. Betty Hughes suggested Betty Ball write a Thank You letter to Peter McNally for volunteering his time. Rusty asked if we have decided upon a Volunteer gift yet and Jill said that ideas would be put in their box soon. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m. The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 20th, at 1:00 p.m.
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