Agenda/Minutes. Agenda
approved M/S/A Gilanfarr/Glogauer/Unanimous. Meeting Minutes
for 2/5/97 and 4/2/97 approved M/S/A Gaskin/Severance/Unanimous.
Additional Board Members.
Rochelle Nason advised that Lew Feldman may try to attend next
Board meeting. Request for recommendations to the Board at future
meetings.
Status Report.
General: Kruth discussed the positive feedback surrounding the recent SCP workshop, newsletter from Communities of the Future and Cape Cod 2020 meeting. The Cape Cod Commission is taking the relationship with TCSF and Tahoe very seriously as both areas have very similar issues: population pressures, fragile environments, water quality, tourist-based economies, and creating good jobs. Kruth also discussed the Napa Retreat on "Collaborating to Create Sustainable Communities in the 21st Century" scheduled for July 20-22 and distributed a draft outline. Heather Babcock will attend to create the web record as part of the NTIA effort if Kruth can find funding for her travel and lodging so there won't be any cost to TCSF.
Sustainability Curriculum Program: Scott Ross distributed a Report to the Board in Sue Rae Irelan's absence. Report outlined the current status of the Sustainability Curriculum Program, the results of the successful May Curriculum Planning Workshop, the status of the Program Manager position and the status of the Curriculum Developer. Chris Witcom is expected to draft content, under a contract not to exceed $3.000, for the Sustainability Curriculum Workbook, which will use most of the remaining committed funds from the program (outline made available for review).
Information Technology Program: Cost Benefit Analysis surveys have been distributed to TBWAN members. NTIA requirements are all being met. A new work-plan was issued which addresses the under-spent NTIA funds from the program. National Performance Review "Reinvention Express" information distributed regarding new one-stop web site to benefit state and local governments.
Financial Report: Under-spending NTIA, looking for additional utilization of hours, plans to look to additional contractors (ie. Mike Hogan or Lynn Purvis) to accomplish additional tasks. Intended commitments under SCP will not be met with current funding. Looking for Board outreach around local fundraising.
Report on Grant/Funding Efforts to Date:
Ross (in Irelan's absence) distributed Funding and Budget reports.
IVGID has marked $6,000 for Incline Park Project for students.
NTIA received TCSF grant for $199,000, should hear results in
late Summer. EPA received grant for $13,500. Recently turned
down for Gellert Foundation grant due to lack of local matching
funds. Need to secure local support.
Presidential Forum
Baetge and Gilanfarr, Tahoe Basin Event Steering
Committee members, gave updates on planned Presidential Forum
agenda and goals. Main objective is to get commitments toward
accomplishing research, programs and projects in the Tahoe Environmental
Improvement Program (EIP). Babcock, under NTIA, drafted Presidential
Forum web site for review.
Mutual Gains Partnerships - Steven McQuinn, Guest
Ideas for looking at the resourceful cultivation
of public education/information through entrepreneurial approach.
Suggestions included leveraging existing published content, sponsorship
from companies for specific educational web pages showcasing software,
and common cause alliances. Mr. McQuinn will be making inquiries
with interest in constructive mutual gains relationship with TCSF.
Staffing
TCSF Bookkeeper. Jim Reedy
will continue as bookkeeper.
Sustainability Curriculum Program Manager Position: Sue
Rae Irelan is retiring from the position. Additional funds are
needed to hire new SCP Program Manager. Reviewed Harriet Goldman's
resume, however, and will explore further with her as funds are
secured
Executive Director Due to personal time constraints, Scott Ross is having difficulty with time commitments. Board took issue to executive session, with a decision to shift unrestricted funds from Scott Ross to Harriet Goldman for fundraising in interim eight week period. Ross to discuss with Goldman and outline a work-plan and financials.
Contingency Fees for Grant-writers
Peterson is concerned that contingency driven fundraising is
unethical (based on National Society of Fundraising Executives
"NSFRE") and would be opposed to such activity. It
would be more appropriate to hire on a project basis under contractual
agreement.
Additional Fundraising Possibilities.
Next Meeting Date/Adjournment.
Next meeting scheduled for 3:00 to 5:00 pm on August 6th,
1997, at the TRPA Meeting Room.
Meeting Attendees. In attendance were Board members Jim Baetge, Lori Gaskin, Mary Gilanfarr, Len Glogauer, Joseph Kruth, Vance Peterson, and Eric Severance; Executive Director Scott Ross, Assistant Program Manager Heather Babcock, and guest Steven McQuinn.