Introductions: Everyone present stated their names and position in the organization for the benefit of new trustees. 2012 Budget Chair Madsen explained that current budget reflects an unavoidable change in staff status from contracted to employee, based on findings by Pro Bono Partnership. Floor was open to budget related questions and following issues were raised: Read more »
Executive Director’s Report: The Annual Dinner revenue is now over $31,000. It was a great financial success. Our monthly financial do not reflect the total revenue expected; there are a few outstanding payments for tickets and ads. There are no extraordinary revenues or expenses to report on for October. We now have modest surplus and Read more »
Executive Director’s Report: Annual Dinner Event has grossed $29,972sofar with $1500 to be deposited. Budgeted goal was $21K Expense is $9478 with only a few outstanding payments remaining Event more than doubled last year 140 people attended and sponsorships exceeded expectation About 40 combo tickets weresold for both the dinner and Giants of Jazz. Coalition Read more »
Executive Director’s Report: Financials: Third Quarter payment received fromMaplewoodwill be reflected in next month’s financials. Still waiting for funds fromSouth Orange. All other items stand as reported in financial reports distributed to the trustees Updates: Written proposal was requested from South Orangeoutlining office move components, but has not yet been received. John Gross’ resignation as Read more »
Executive Director’s Report: Note: Trustees will be polled next summer whether to meet in July or August to maximize attendance. Financials: The 2010 financial review has surfaced issues needing attention and the staff is working on making the necessary adjustments. Third Quarter funding requests have been submitted to the townships. Executive Director Gagnier is applying Read more »
EC Recommended Meeting Procedure: Chair Madsen informed trustees of the EC’s recommendation for no interruptions during trustee meeting reports, and a Q&A segment with 1 to 2 go-rounds for trustee comments. The Chairman will defer comments that exceed the allotted time to the end of the agenda. Agenda items are to be submitted to the Read more »
Minutes Approval: Following a correction to change the Rotary from “South Orange” to “Maplewood” in the Executive Director Updates, a motion was made by George Robinson and seconded by Abby Cotler to approve the Minutes. The motion passed with 10 in favor, 0 opposed and 3 abstentions. Trustee Discussion: Chair Madsen informed trustees that the Read more »
Minutes Approval: A motion to approve was made by George Robinson with second by Mark Mucci and passed with 14 yes, 0 no and 2 abstentions Trustee Discussion: Chair Madsen acknowledged receipt of Letters of Resignation from Trustees Ulysses Dietz and Adrienne Bolden due to work and family obligations and the relinquishing of their trustee Read more »
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Chair Opening Remarks: For all Coalition activities we should ask ourselves “Does this engage the largest number of trustees, volunteers and community members in our work.” In recognition of new trustees, all trustees and staff were invited to introduce themselves. Minutes Approval: November Minutes were moved for approval by Mark Mucci with a second by Read more »
