1. Roll Call
Board Members Present: Kolene Allen, Danielle Cenci, Kris VanHaitsma, Tom Cary, Lisa Nelson, Georgia Monroe, Christina Radisauskas (alternate)
Board Members Absent: Nathan Creswick
Staff Present: Tara Simmons, Gerard Adams
Others Presents: Diane Graves, BetsyJo Kellum, Scott Steiner
2. Reports from Committees
Public Relations
Lisa reported that we attended CA Frost and Wealthy Theatre events. We got about 30 signup for each events and Danielle sent the Welcome emails.
Jerry said he is writing a letter to the Editor of the Press about our market, on top of the new market they keep talking about. He said he would send it after the meeting.
Membership
Tara updated us on the Volunteer party. No date was announced yet but it will be late January/early February.
Vision
Tom reminded all of us to return Dave Medema's survey if we hadn't yet.
Tom wants to see the results from the member survey.
The first Strategic Planning session is January 5 from 3–9 pm.
Tom will check with Dave to see which date works best for the second Strategic Planning session — January 19 or 26, 3–9 pm.
Product
Danielle said that we still do not have all the licenses we need. There are 3 outstanding. Kris let us know that not everyone needs to be licensed. A discussion followed about who is required to be licensed. If a product is not taxed or processed, no license is required. Georgia is going to ask Nathan to clarify licensing rules, and create a procedure. Lisa asked to be involved in that process. They will report to the board at the next meeting.
Danielle asked to examine the procedure at which new producers have been added without going through her committee. Her committee has expressed concerns and some members feel undervalued, especially when they see producers being added without their knowledge. Danielle felt that an online application would help.
Web
Tom asked for a list of questions/requests for Paul that he could discuss with him.
3. Old Business
Keiser support
The board decided to donate 10% of all net profit to Paul Keiser for the month of December. Danielle is getting a card and we will put out a donation jar.
4. New Business
There was an informal meeting on November 11, 2009 in which those present discussed revoking paid co-op positions.
Georgia made a motion that the Co-op would eliminate the current paid positions as of Nov. 11, 2009. Tom seconded the motion. Motion carried.
We then discussed lifting the weight off Jerry in answering all the co-op phone calls. BetsyJo suggested Google Voice. She is going to set it up and see what we can do from there.
We then discussed adding a few more cashiers after the adjusters that are for checks only. Tara will work out the logistics and instruct volunteers before the next Pickup.
Report on training volunteers
Tara let us know that Keri Amlotte and Georgia Monroe are trained to be adjuster supervisors and Danielle is being trained to do post pickup duties.
5. Public Comments
There was no public comment.
6. Next Meeting
To Be Announced
Meeting adjourned at 8:33 pm