Meeting Minutes, TCSF Board of Directors

July 7, 1995

The meeting was held at Sierra Nevada College, Incline, Nevada.

Agenda / Minutes. Agenda and meeting minutes from April 7 and May 5, 1995 were approved.

Expansion of Board of Directors - Bob Scott was elected by unanimous vote to the Board of Directors. M/S/A Gilanfarr/Nason. Other additions will be considered as the Board identifies qualified candidates.

Status Report. Joseph Kruth distributed the first financial report of TCSF showing deposits of $5,000 from the Fred Gellert Foundation and $100 from Mary Gilanfarr. He will distribute a financial report at each meeting. TRPA, Kruth and Steve Teshara will continue to work together to provide the $1,500 in TRPA partnership funds which have been preliminarily approved. TCSF has $55,000 in grant applications submitted individually, plus $118,000 for the NTIA grant in partnership with the Net at Two Rivers. The 501(c)(3) application was filed. Kier Staehli has agreed to do design work for TCSF letterhead pro bono. Sue Rae will work on the Information Clearinghouse project with part of the TRPA funds. Kruth made a presentation at the UN50 conference in San Francisco. A meeting with ISD/WRI will be held August 12 at TRPA to review the proposed program and goals. A report on Communities of the Future was presented as part of a long term strategic alliance. The Federal Laboratory Consortium is interested in a site in Douglas County at the lake and has viewed the Round Hill Pines site.

SueRae Irelan Work Plan The Board reviewed her 4 month work plan for which their is funding. It focuses on the Sustainability Curriculum Program for K-12 teachers in the region. Her current invoice was reviewed and approved.

TCSF 2000 The five year goals and 1995/96 action plan were reviewed. It was suggested that Board members think about it and provide comments and final review at the next Board meeting.

Future Funding Efforts The Board authorized Bob Scott and Joseph Kruth to work on designing a program to access additional funding. Kruth discussed a potential relationship with Vicki Gonzalez, who would work on a contingent fee basis of 15% of funds received. Rochelle Nason suggested Kruth speak with John Gussman to insure that any arrangement was appropriate for a 501(c)(3) arrangement. It was also suggested that any contacts she make be approved in advance to avoid duplication.

Expanding Board and Establishing Advisors. The criteria for Board members and Advisors previously reviewed by the Board was approved. M/S/A Nason/Gilanfarr. The full Board will act as a nominating committee. Dr. Charles Goldman's offer to become an advisor to the corporation was accepted. The TCSF Vision and Mission Statement was continued to the September meeting for final action.

Next Meeting Date/Adjournment. The next Board meeting of TCSF is scheduled for Friday, September 8, 1995 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sierra Nevada College. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 pm.

Meeting Attendees: In attendance were Board members Mary Gilanfarr, Rochele Nason, Jim Baetge, and Joseph Kruth, and guests Bob Scott (elected to the Board), Jim Gallaway and Chris Golightly.