Central South Dakota Chapter Executive Committee Minutes August 9, 2016 12:05 PM
President Mary Ellen Garrett called the meeting to order. Members present: Matthew Fickbohm, Amanda Werre, Seth Hipple, Tonya Johnson, and Teresa Evans.
Approve Minutes - The minutes of the July 13, 2016 meeting approved as presented. Matthew Fickbohm motioned to approve, Seth Hipple seconded, and meeting minutes carried with all present voting AYE.
Review of Agenda and additional items – Nothing to report.
Treasurer’s Report – There was activity in the account in July. We received $288.33 in chapter dues. We spent $10.00 for the Annual Filing fee for the Secretary of State and $250.00 donation for the National Community Service Fund (NCSF), approved in July 13, 2016 meeting minutes. The Treasurer presented the Financial Report for the month of July 2016. Net increase in balance was $28.33. The account balance as of July 31 is $21, 968.11.
All present approved the Treasurer’s Report.
Old Business - Nothing to report.
Accountability - Nothing to report.
Bylaws and Procedures Update – Nothing to report.
Certification – Nothing to report.
Communications – Due to Director of Communications Jennifer Schrempp being out on leave, Matthew Fickbohm volunteered to get newsletter put together. President Mary Ellen Garrett will be sending over two articles for the newsletter next week, one about presidency, our chapter awards, and updated Code of Ethics from National.
Community Service – Pierre Area Referral Service (PARS) just released the dates for the Backpack Program. Seth will submit a request online and will email dates to members once available and for each date will need about five to seven volunteers.
Education – Last week per Matthew, Jessica, Sarah, and himself met to discuss the lunch meetings, to be schedule soon.
Membership – Contacted chapters’ three newest members and no new members for July 2016.
Programs and Technical – President Mary Ellen Garrett said this Wednesday August 10 is a free webinar for one cpe, CAROI Playbook: Discovering an Under-Leveraged Opportunity.
National Update - National revised the Code of Ethics. We will be putting into the next newsletter.
Chapter Calendar - President Mary Ellen Garrett informed Board that the Annual Audit for us will be completed October/November 2016 timeframe.
By-Laws : CEC Responsibilities - President Mary Ellen Garrett will adopt an annual budget, develop chapter dues schedule, and Directors are to provide an outline of their duties and responsibilities by October 11, 2016 meeting from this information will create procedures and policy manual.
The meeting adjourned at 12:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Teresa Evans
Central SD Chapter Secretary, 2016-2017