Members Present:
- Chris Abraham,
- Chris DeTurk,
- David Williams,
- Vicky Martin,
- Matt Rischpater
- Ali D’Aurizio
Members Absent: Connie LaPrairie
Treasurer’s Report: $60 paid for PO Box and $275 for Non-profit Re-instatement. Have over $6600 at Five Start Bank and $2849.73 at Community Bank. Vicki shared the cost of annual insurance through Joseph’s and covered by Naples School in exchange for use of space for parking.
Community Outreach:
• Sign – Chris A has initiated contacting local company for bid on sign, 4’x4’ to include method for solicitation of ideas and for contacting the Board.
• Facebook/Website – Chris D reviewed process. Discussed use initially to be for sharing Board Members information, including contact info, method for donations and for idea sharing with community. Will develop an email address, develop domain name (cost dependent on length and name type). Chris requested photos be sent for upload to website.
• Mission Statement – Ali will add to the basic statement and send to Board for review and modification. Will be included on website and on final version (at least) of sign.
• Review By-Laws – David W to speak with David Miller, Esq to request a review of By-Laws for ensuring legality.
• Community Expo – Chris A reported the date is not set, and will be follow up on as tentative date (March 30, 2019) comes closer. Matt R suggested a “kick off” celebration of sorts to coincide with Expo.
• Article for MPN or Neapolitan Record – to follow completion of website being established, review of By-Laws and review of Mission Statement.
• Letters to Tammie Hicks/Brian Schenk/School Board – Purpose to communicate and provide information on new Board, contact info, etc. To follow above work.
VP Soliciations – Connie LaPrairie requested resignation from Board which was accepted. Chris DeTurk was nominated by Chris A, seconded by Vicky M.
Open Floor
• Discussed addition of another member to Board to fill vacancy. Jodi Simons-Caruso communicated interest, and was nominated by Chris A, seconded by David W.
• Chris D discussed use of sign and website to solicit youth representation of 1-2 students, either in home-school community or through school. Will look at amendment to By-Laws to increase Board number from 7 to 9 with youth members. To be discussed further.
• Discussion held regarding dead tree, possibly on Youth Corp property. Ali to follow up with Jeremy Years to see if he is able to re-mark the corners of property. Chris A reported corners by Trzeciak’s appear to be marked due to the selling of their home. *** Chris A followed up with home-owners and determined Jeremy is working on their survey. It appears most trees are on Youth Corp property.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Secretary, Ali D’Aurizio