Meetings
Leadership Bismarck-Mandan Alumni Association (LBMAA)
Board Of Directors Meeting
Minutes
08/09/2010, noon
The Chamber
Leadership Bismarck-Mandan Alumni Association (LBMAA)
Board Meeting
August 9, 2010 4pm
Present: Treva Beard, Robin Thorstenson, Chad Bjornson, Tami Emter, Greg Ellwein, Tonya Schlaht, Susie Kocourek, Jason Kirchmeier
Secretary’s Report: no meeting in June, none to approve
Financial Report: submitted by Tami Emter; approved (m/s Sclat/Ellwein)
Checking Account Balance (5/9/10) = $1244.39; Savings Account Balance (5/9/10) = $4746.14
Membership at 82
Paypal issues resolved – a letter of authorization from the president was needed to allow treasurer to transfer funds.
Committee Reports
Membership – membership renewal notice will be emailed with annual meeting announcement; will add $5 donation to scholarship fund as an option
Social Events - working through liability questions to set up a downtown crawl in October
Training & Development
A tour of the new BPS career academy/tech center will be after school starts due to the new building still not quite finished.
Communications - no report
Old Business
Budget Review: a draft budget for the 2010/11 year has been prepared; new board will be able to review and approve.
Board Member Tasks and Committee Outlines – have all and will post on website
Annual Meeting – agenda reviewed in preparation for the Annual Meeting
Nominations for board – three individuals have been identified for nomination to the board; Greg Ellwein will determine their interest and approval to be included in the nominations.
Sponsorship for Nonprofits to Attend LBM – we have 4 nonprofit applicants; 1 was selected to be part of the 2010-11 class and will has requested the scholarship.
New Business
Silent Auction – board discussed adding a 50/50 raffle to the silent auction activities during the Holiday Mixer. Other ideas regarding improving the auction were reviewed. Robin will secure the raffle permit.
Audit – bylaws require an audit of the treasury. Tonya Schlat will conduct the audit and review with the incoming board.
Meeting Adjourned.