Board of Director’s Meeting            

“Special Conference call”

 

December 26, 2007 Minutes

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:38pm by Chairman Russ Cuffee.  The agenda was reviewed by Chairman Cuffee with no exceptions noted and seconded by Board of Directors (BOD). 

 

Directors Present for meeting


 

Russ Cuffee

Neil Halliday

Eddie Mayberry

Richard Washington

 

Lorenzo Brown

Vernon Bland

Malthus Northcutt

Truman Thomas

 

Ron Spencer, Un-Excused

Tom Sweeney, Un-Excused


 

 

Previous Meeting Minutes

            The Dec. 15th meeting minutes were previously emailed to the BOD and accepted.

 

Old Business: 

2008 Fundraising Opportunity (Wine Reception) –

1.      Mr. Bland stated reported the Wine Reception Plan is tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 21 and future dates may be possible depending on the success of the 1st one.  A motion was made to accept the proposal for Jazz Friday on March 21, 2008, was 2nd by The Foundation’s (BOD).

 

2.      Ticket cost: $$ to be determined by the BOD committee.  The name of the Friday Jazz Entertainment Group has not yet been determined.  The question was not answered whether The Foundation would be given a credit for other ticket sales by Stephanie Ward Gallery so the BOD Chairman will clarify that question with her.  It was determined that a complete Turnkey Marketing will be done by Stephanie Ward Gallery and The Foundation will be the only non-profit to benefit on this night at the gallery.  Chairman Cuffee will contact her to draw up a contract for the event.  He will have it reviewed by The Foundation’s Attorney if necessary before acting on it.

 

Jr. Golf Program Grant Request –

1.      After much discussion and clarification with the Pro-Duffers – Southwest Chapter’s Jr, Golf Program Grant Request, a motion was made by Mr. Mayberry that The Foundation Fund the Pro-Duffers – SW Chapter’s Jr. Golf Tournament Jr’s. Practice Round to be held in 2008 at a total cost of $4000.00.  Mr. Northcutt seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.  It was also noted that The Foundation reserves the right to look additional funding for this project in 2008 after the other spring fund raising event.

 

2.      Chairman Cuffee stated he would prepare a letter to be sent to Mr. Jerry Woodard, Pro-Duffers Jr. Golf Program Chairman and copied to the BOD.  Once the letter is completed, Mr. Northcutt, CFO will send the check to the chapter Treasurer, George Sparks before the end of the 2007 calendar year.

                                                                                                                      

Adjournment

There being no other business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38pm.  The next board meeting has not been determined.

 

 

Submitted by:

Richard Washington

Recording Secretary

December 27, 2007