February 2011 Board Minutes

Minutes taken February 10, 2011 by Elaine Nelson, Secretary. Chad Akins, President, presiding.

Present: Elaine Nelson, Chad Akins, Jenni Fleming, Don LeMaster (note: no quorum)
Guest: Katya Miltimore

Called to order 7:18


President’s Report – Chad Akins – We need two new board members to meet bylaws requirements. Discussed board meeting format. Suggestion to go to a consent calendar for meetings by email, moved, seconded, approved.

Treasurer’s Report – Jenni Fleming –

Account Balance
Checking $560
Savings $526.67
Signs fund $1129.11
Legion Way trees fund $350
Certificate of deposit $1015

The certificate matures on February 20. Motion to roll over, seconded, approved.

Playground project – Katya Miltimore – She is doing an internship from Evergreen at Madison Elementary. The school needs new playground equipment. Discussed fundraising issues and options, no action by the board at this time, but offered our support.

Secretary’s Report – Elaine Nelson – Discussed online membership form, motion to add to site, add processing cost to minimum due payment, seconded, approved. Discussed issue with discontinued Thriftway donation cards, will post information about ThriftECard to website.

Pathway Project – Elaine– Gave brief update on current status. Waiting for good weather to start clearing brambles and brush.

Adjourned 8:31pm

2011 Annual Meeting minutes

Minutes taken February 17, 2011 by Elaine Nelson, Secretary. Chad Akins, president, presiding.

Board Members present: Elaine Nelson, Chad Akins, Don LeMaster, Jenni Fleming, Ruth Middlebrook, Sam Schroeder

Called to order 7:04pm

Announcements: Elaine Nelson – Pathway cleanup event, Saturday February 19 at 10am.

Treasurer’s Report, Jenni Fleming: 3 new paying members this evening. Jenni will provide a complete report by email to be added here.

Elections, Chad Akins:

  • Up for re-election: Chad Akins, Elaine Nelson, Jenni Fleming
  • New nominations from the floor: Nancy Thompson, Darleen Muhly, Karen Rogers, Kate Wulf
  • Chad Akins and Don LeMaster spoke about the ENA’s role in the community, visions for the future, and board member responsibilities.
  • Moved to accept full slate of nominations, seconded, approved.

Adjourned 7:20pm.

2011 Annual Meeting & Potluck

Location: Light & Life Church at the corner of 7th & Fairview; 1901 7th Avenue Southeast

The Annual Meeting begins after the potluck, which starts at 6 o’clock. The meeting will focus on electing volunteers to serve as members on the Board of Directors.