Meeting Date

2017-06-13

Call to Order

Present: Felix Ramirez, Stuart Wilson, Susan Sherman, Woody Obrig, Joe Reyes, Edward Jordan, Trish Kry
Excused: Larry Rescoe, Mike McMaster
Absent: Rene Castro, Chris Walker
Visitors: Gizella Guba, Kate Toscano, Barbara Olds
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: 8:05am by Felix

Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting

Visiting potential new Board members Kate and Gizella introduced themselves .The past three month’s minutes were unanimously approved after a motion by Woody, seconded by Stuart.

President’s Report (General Comments)

Given by Vice President :Stuart reviewed the STRATEGIC PLAN and made the following assignments
Goal 1: Right Size-Felix, Stuart and Gizella
Goal 2: Volunteers-Susan
Goal 3: Fundraising- Joe, Larry, Edward, Felix and Stuart
Goal 4: Stakeholders- Chris and Kate Toscano
Goal 5: Security- Rene
Goal 6: IT- Susan and Stuart
Goal7: Communications- Mike
If you wish to help in another area or have not been assigned, contact Stuart. Each Goal works independent and reports to the Board as needed.Golf Fund Raiser scheduled for 27 October at Green Valley Golf Course with a noon shotgun start. Three ares need to be handled:
1: Gifts: The Chamber of South Lake will be approached for “swag bag” gifts, door prizes also need to be donated.
2: Sponsorship: Everyone needs to help in this area, finding both money sponsors and playing foursomes.
3: Organization of Event: A group of ladies from Green Valley have offered to help publicize the event.

Chamber Breakfast: We will look into sponsoring a breakfast in September to both promote the Center and ask for donations of products for the Golf Fundraiser. When it occurs, Trish would like as many Board members as possible to attend.

Financial Report

Denice Caldron continues to help with organizing the books. We have a larger than needed balance in the general account. Options were discussed for a portion of the overage. Joe will look into short term investment options that will allow the money to earn more interest
A motion by Edward, seconded by Stuart was unanimously approved to explore finding support help for Trish to allow her more time out in the community.
A gift of $1,200 was given to the Center to help update the Learning Center.

New Business

21 June, Lake Cares Food Pantry in Mount Dora will host us in a visit to see their facility in action. We will meet there at 9am. Please advise Trish if you are able to attend.
27 June at 3pm is a United Way meeting at their facility in Leesburg. Please contact Trish if you are interested in attending.
A motion was made by Susan, seconded by Stuart, to accept Gizella and Kate as new Board members. Passed unanimously .

Other Information

It was with regret that we accepted the resignation of long time Board member Woody Obrig.

Adjournment

9:55am

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