Board Meeting Minutes
28 February 2011
Malogne House, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
1300 hours
Present: C. Blake Powers, Bob Miller, Susan Katz Keating
Meeting called to order.
General Update, C. Blake Powers: Fundraiser did well for first year,
though not as well as hoped. Operation FPH Blues was a success, and
the model of operations was a significant improvement over previous.
Good working relationship with Pin-Ups for Vets established and will
continue. Future fundraising efforts were being planned, and efforts
to obtain other grants were being explored. Homefront development
activities were proceeding, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
was unable to participate but had recommended another culinary school
and negotiations were underway with St. Philip's College as a result.
Efforts to secure a treasurer were continuing, and moving up in
priority.
General Update, Bob Miller: Planning for spring and summer barbecues
were underway, no dates set yet.
General Update, Susan Katz Keating: Visits to Malogne House proceeding.
Motion made by C. Blake Powers to make operational model used for
Operation FPH Blues the standard model for all future events in
Germany. Seconded by Susan Katz Keating, approved unanimously.
Motion made by C. Blake Powers: that as all participants having
elected not to request reimbursement for per diem and other expenses,
a total of $780.51 had been raised in excess of expenses for
Operation FPH Blues; therefore, these proceeds should be divided
between Cooking with the Troops and Pin-Ups for Vets in accordance
with previous agreements. Seconded by Bob Miller, approved
unanimously.
NASDAQ Veteran's Day Celebration Update by C. Blake Powers. Planning
is underway and NASDAQ has indicated that they have begun
fundraising. Text for that had been approved by C. Blake Powers.
Extent of activities, and potential joint efforts with the City of
New York, are being explored.
Lafayette Fundraiser Update by C. Blake Powers. Effort did well for
a first such, but was not as successful as desired. A total of
$1460.00 was raised; however, expenses were still being tallied and
included payment of $400 to Adelino's. An AAR is in work and will be
shared with the Board at a later date.
The update of the website has begun, though a firm timetable has not
yet been established.
Other Business: Volunteer Courtney Keating asked to do videos an requested guidance. She was encouraged to try two types, one straight how to and one exploring other options, with the additional guidance that she should have fun in process.
No other business being brought forward, meeting adjourned
approximately 1325 hours.
10 September 2010
Meeting called to order, 10 September 2010 app. 1510 hours
Present: Bob Miller, C. Blake Powers
Absent: Mary Katherine Ham
1. Closed session to discuss good name and reputation of individuals and organizations
2. Open session called after approximately 10 minutes
A. Motion made by Blake Powers to add Susan Katz Keating to the Board of Directors to one of the three At-Large positions. Move seconded by Bob Miller. Unanimous voice vote to confirm.
B. Motion made by Bob Miller to only do one face-to-face Board meeting this year because of not being incorporated one year and for reasons of economy. Seconded by Blake Powers. Voice vote of unanimous approval.
C. Motion to proceed with free booth offer for Blog World and New Media Expo made by Blake Powers, seconded by Bob Miller. Unanimous voice vote.
D. Discussion on free booth offer at SHOT trade show, decision made to tentatively accept provided funds and staffing both available for the event. Blake Powers tasked with pursuing this option.
E. Discussion on doing spring and summer events at Walter Reed, decision to be based on discussions that day with Walter Reed and Malogne House leadership, unanimous voice approval to proceed if ideas accepted.
F. Discussion of priorities for funding, with brochure and marketing to be next items pursued now that liability insurance obtained.
G. No other business being brought forward, meeting adjourned by unanimous voice vote approximately 1550 hours.
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