June 26, 2006

ATTENDING: Dianne Austin, Delyth Balmer, Ann Barden, Carol Blotter, Mary Grannan, Sandy Wiener, Gisela Wilson

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

ITEMS DISCUSSED

• Board retreat
  • The date for the board retreat was changed to Sept. 10.
  • Sandy and Delyth will work with George SanFacon on the agenda.
  • They will send out a preliminary agenda for board input prior to the retreat.
• Treasurer's report.
  • Carol explained the report.
  • The equity trend looks very good with $6,000 more than predicted in the budget. However, not all data is available at this time.
  • The break down of income generated by classes was discussed.
• Barbara 's computer has been repaired and is back in use.
• There was a proposal for a technology committee to be formed.
  • It would be responsible for all computer repairs, support and purchases.
  • There would be an adequate amount budgeted for these expenditures starting in 2007. Therefore, there would not need of board approval for each expenditure.
  • It was recommended that there be 3 members including the treasurer, the office manager and a past board member knowledgeable about computers.
  • A charter will be presented at the July board meeting.
  • The board approved the proposal with thanks.
• All board books should be available at the July meeting to be purged and organized.
• Jewelry sale/ swap was a big success.
• The Oct. 14 breath workshop was approved. George SanFacon is the liaison.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Nominating Committee Report
  • Names of persons contacted, and to be contacted were presented.
  • There will be a need for four new members to join the board in the fall.