DSC Board Minutes - April 30, 2007

ATTENDING: Dianne Austin, Delyth Balmer, Ann Barden, Linda Longo, Susan Klimist, George SanFacon, Gisela Wilson, Peg Tappe, Sandy Wiener, Barbara Brodsky, Martha Zingo

Minutes from the March board meeting were read and approved as amended.

ITEMS DISCUSSED

• Plan for May 6 Sangha Meeting The proposed plan was discussed and individuals designated for stewarding specific activities. OM will re-send the invitation out to the Sangha.
  
• What is a DSC event? The board gratefully acknowledged the clear work done by Delyth, Susan K. and Barbara. There will be 3 distinct categories for DSC events. The first category, a DSC Event, is the only one for which the OM will prepare flyers. The others should submit information to OM for their event that requires no editing. Ann will talk to Alice about what the exact needs are for email and web compatibility. Social events will be listed as Affinity Events.
  * In related discussion it was determined that the 2 bowl dana system will work for any event held at DSC that charges no fee. If an event has a specific fee, then normal rent will be charged.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Retreat Committee
  • The No Frills Retreat was changed at the last minute because Howell closed due to a virus outbreak. The retreat was held at Sunnyside. Because Sunnyside is not wheelchair accessible, this cannot be considered an official DSC offering. George will write up possible options for upgrades to bring Sunnyside up to code and meet with the retreat committee. Participants requested to have the opportunity to attend 4 no frills retreats a year. They were very generous with dana. 
  • The June retreat plans are coming along.
    
• Treasures Report
  Linda Longo reviewed the balance sheet and profit and loss pages of the report.
  
• OMA report 
  • OMA recommends 180-degree feedback evaluation system be set up for next year. At that time the board will respond and follow up in good faith on the issues raised. 
  • The OM salary increase has been approved retroactive to April 1. 
  • OMA recommended that there be an evaluation of OM's currant salary. The board approved.

NEXT BOARD MEETING: May 21, 2007 at 7:00 pm. 
Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:20 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Dianne Austin