TCSF Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes, TCSF Board of Directors
October 3, 1996
Incline Village Visitors/Conventions Bureau
Agenda/Minutes.
The agenda and meeting minutes from the September 6, 1996 meeting were approved. M/S/A Nason/Glogauer.
Annual Meeting Requirements.
The following items were all approved: the authorized current number of Directors is 11 (M/S/A Reedy/Glogauer); the current Board was elected for a two-year term (M/S/A Nason/Glogauer); and the following persons were elected as officers, Kruth-Chair, Glogauer-Vice-Chair, Baetge-Secretary, Reedy-Treasurer (M/S/A Nason/Glogauer). Lori Gaskin, Chair Natural Sciences, Lake Tahoe Community College, has agreed to become a Board member and will attend the next meeting. Kruth asked Baetge to inquire regarding John Upton's interest in continued Board involvement.
Status Report.
SCP: Irelan reported progress on transitioning from the June workshop to implementing Sustainability Projects. At this writing, eight projects are underway. Approximately $250 was pledged by Sierra West (note: TCSF received $350) with continued funding potential from the Stanley Foundation. Funding continues to be a concern with current restricted funds predicted to run out in January. Irelan also reported on the current status of the NTIA grant; progress to date has been good with all workplan items well underway. Kruth reported on the continuing interest in Regional GIS and a recent meeting with TRPA and NSGIS to strategize about fundraising. The IPES database in now on line and work continues to make the search function easier to use. Kruth also reported on progress with two different groups outside of the Region. The MOU with the Cape Cod group was nearing completion. Kruth attended a meeting in St. Louis with representatives from a diverse group of organizations working on problem solving and technology including the Communities of the Future. This group agreed to collaborate where possible. Reedy submitted financial status reports showing program funding status as well as overall organizational funding. Jim Reedy, Sue Rae Irelan, and Lennard Glogauer were all added to the bank account signature card. It was agreed to continue two signatures on all checks over $100.
TCSF Annual Review.
Kruth presented the final of the 1996 Annual Review and Strategic Direction, including the 1996/97 Action Plan (Draft). This report received review and comment by several Board members and will direct the organization over the next 12 months. M/S/A Reedy/Glogauer.
Grant/Fundraising Efforts.
Lynn Purvis, Northern Sierra GIS, presented several grant funding strategies for joint grants, primarily for the Info Tech Program. Purvis will research and write the grants, assisted by Irelan and Kruth where necessary.
Progress Towards Executive Director.
Irelan reported receipt of several resumes for the ED and Admin Asst position. She agreed to summarize the candidates qualifications and email interested Directors. Kruth, Reedy, and Glogauer will consider and conduct interviews for the ED.
Tahoe-Truckee Forum.
Kruth presented the draft agenda for the TTF and requested comment. Nason suggested that information from SNEP could be addressed. TCSF co-sponsorship was approved. M/S/A Glogauer/Reedy.
Other Business.
None.
Next Meeting Date/Adjournment.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 5, time and place to be announced.
Meeting Attendees:
In attendance were Board members Mary Gilanfarr, Rochelle Nason, Lennard Glogauer, and Joseph Kruth; Program Manager Sue Rae Irelan; Assistant Program Manager Heather Babcock; and guest Lynn Purvis.
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Last updated: December 12, 1996
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