November 27, 2006

November 27, 2006

ATTENDING: Dianne Austin, Delyth Balmer, Barbara Brodsky, Linda Longo, Peg Tappe, Sandy Wiener, Gisela Wilson, Martha Zingo

Minutes from the October board meeting were read and approved.

ITEMS DISCUSSED

• Class payment methods…Dana
  • Dianne gave an overview of the dana committee report and discussion of same in the November 13th teachers circle.
    • Committee members were Carol Blotter, Cassie Cammann and Mary Grannan.
    • The report recommended a return to the 2-payment system, one specific amount to cover building and overhead and another amount freely given to the teachers. (dana)
    • The committee’s second choice was to stay with the current system and the third was to go to an entirely free will offering, or dana system.
    • The teachers’ recommendation was in agreement with the committee on returning to the old system, but with a desire to move toward an all dana system in the future.
    • Cassie strongly recommends there be someone or a small committee that will do what is needed to insure consensus, see to continued education and monitor this shift.
  • The board brought up many questions about how a fully dana system would work and possible timing considerations. o The board agreed to continue with the current system of a recommended donation for classes.
    • It is too late in the year to change the calendars and accounting systems for winter.
    • The board would like information on deadlines that reflect appropriate lead-time to get class and policy changes into the calendar and promotional information, and will give adequate time for accounting changes.
  • It was approved that Susan Weir’s 2 Sunday classes go to a dana system. Donation trends from this class and the Wednesday yoga class and the Tuesday healing circle, which are also dana, will be reviewed. The board asks that the number of attendees be noted on the dana envelop and Alice keep records of monies.
  • In Spring/Summer 07 the board would like to go back to the building fee and dana for classes. The treasurer is asked to review the previous building fee amount and recommend an appropriate building fee for 2007 classes.
  • The board will wait for a recommendation from the teachers, including when and how they wish to transition to an all dana system. Any committee should have financial representation from the board along with the teachers.
• Sangha meeting.
  • History: Our last Sangha meeting was March 12, with a special meeting called in October, which focused on moving and sharing space with Interfaith. In the past, meetings have been called when there was a change point that needed Sangha input.
  • It was decided that we will have a meeting of “celebration and listening” some time next year.
    • It will be on a Sunday to be determined from 3-5 at DSC.
    • A “State of the Sangha Report” will be given, information exchanged, and end with a pot-luck and social time.
• Treasurer’s report.
  • Linda Longo presented the report.
  • The equity trend is up $3,000 from this time last year. However, not all data is reflected in this report, i.e., there are outstanding retreat expenses.
  • Program service revenue was broken down and presented as per the President’s request.
  • Net income is above what was budgeted and still stable from last month.
• Retreat Committee report
  • The October retreat was full and wonderful.
  • The Sunnyside retreat was given on a dana basis. It was also full and wonderful.
  • The upcoming February self retreat has ten people signed up and pre-paid.
• The Social Committee is re-evaluating and also continuing to think about events in the New Year .

NEXT BOARD MEETING: January 29, 2007 at 7:00 pm. Meeting adjourned at 9:07 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Dianne Austin