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Present: Dan Carter, Seth Paine, Richard Elsom, John Nelson, Shyla Black, Lars Estram, Peter Ratner
Absent: Leslie Damschroder
Staff: Jill Paydon, Amy Terhorst
Guests: Kathryn Jackson
I. The meeting was called to order by Dan Carter at 6:04 p.m.
II. Amend/Approve Agenda: Motion by John to accept the agenda as written. Second by Shyla. Unanimous.
III. Amend /Approve Minutes of the Previous Meeting: Motion by Richard to approve the June 11, 2008 minutes as amended. Second by Shyla Unanimous.
IV. Guests: At this time, Amy Terhorst, recently hired Development Director, introduced herself to the Board. After providing a history of her radio experience, Amy talked about her ideas, goals and vision for KZFR. The Membership Program will be her top priority. Amy’s official start date was July 1; she will be in the office two days a week.
V. Communications:
A. Two thank you letters from listeners for KZFR’s coverage of the fires.
B. Two fund raising requests from Paradise Performing Arts Center and Women’s Health Specialists.
C. Anonymous telephone call commending KZFR for fire coverage.
VI. Old Business:
A. Board Elections:
1. Motion by Richard to ratify Peter Ratner as the program elected Board member. Second by Seth. Unanimous.
2. Kathryn Jackson was interviewed for a position on the Board. Motion by Peter to delay the vote for the Board position until the August 13 Board meeting in order to interview other applicants. Second by Seth. Unanimous.
VII. New Business:
A. Board introductions were conducted.
B. Election of Board Officers:
1. Motion by Dan to appoint Richard to another term as Treasurer. Second by Peter. Unanimous.
2. Motion by Seth to appoint Dan to another term as Chair. Second by John. Unanimous.
3. Motion by Dan to appoint Seth to the position of Vice-Chair. Second by Shyla. Unanimous.
4. Motion by Dan to appoint Shyla to the position of Secretary, contingent on Shyla’s availability due to a possible job. Second by Richard. Unanimous.
C. Committee Assignments: Tabled until August 13 Board meeting.
VIII. Committee Reports:
A. Personnel Committee: No report.
B. Facilities Committee, Jill:
1. A tour of the new office complex was conducted by Jill. Discussion followed regarding utilization of the new space. A timeline for remodeling is uncertain at this time. To be revisited.
2. John Dubois has been working on technical problems in the studio and also on the website.
C. Development Committee:
1. KZFR’s 18th birthday celebration will be held Sunday, July 27 at Grilla Bites. Local World will provide music. A raffle will be held. Amy will be introduced to programmers and other guests.
2. The date for the San Francisco Mime Troupe presentation is September 21.
3. Touch of Chico netted approximately $2,000. The small turnout is being attributed to the heat and inconvenient location.
D. Strategic Plan Committee, Dan: The meeting with Amos has been scheduled for Sunday, July 27, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
E. Program Committee, Jill: Members will review program proposals and work on formatting issues at the next meeting. Spencer, Dan and Stacey have been providing fire updates.
IX. Executive Officer Reports:
A. Chair Report, Dan: A meeting was arranged with Amos to cultivate the Strategic Plan.
B. Treasurer Report, Richard: No written report. End-of-year figures will be presented at the August 13 Board meeting. Underwriting brought in $10,000 more last year than the projected amount. There is $90,000 in the bank at this time; $70,000 in checking and $20,000 in savings.
C. Secretary Report, Seth: No report. Goal is to organize the Strategic Plan document.
X: Staff Reports:
A. General Manager Report, Jill:
1. Operations Coordinator position has been advertised in the newspaper and on websites. A few applications have been received. The deadline is July 21. Jill, Stacey, John Dubois and Laurel Avalon are on the interview committee.
2. The Volunteer Coordinator discussion has not been held due to higher priorities. To be revisited.
3.. Generator replacement will be dealt with soon.
B. Operations Manager Report: No report.
C. Underwriting Reports submitted by Shelly: Attachment 1. Total sales for May, 2008: $11,784..00. New Contracts and Renewals: Dave Schleiger AIA, $220; Bill Carter Realty, $1,125; Paradise Church of Religious Science, $432; Chico Environmental Planning*; $240; Northern Star Mills, $240; Rooney Laws, $240; Massa Organics*, $240; Tony’s Hardwood Floors, $432; Bacio Catering*, $432; The Worm Farm*, $1,056; Chico Creek Gardens*, $240; Cocodine Thai Cuisine*, $240; Independent Living Services, $775; Perfection Pools and Spas, $240; Woodwright Construction, $432, Paula Shapiro, $432; North Rim Adventure Sports, $432; Washington and Heithecker, $432; Ag Mart, $432; Lyon Books, $200; Satava Art Glass, $432. * Denotes first time underwriting. ** Denotes trade contract.
XI: Other Business:
A. Peter pointed out that the minutes have not been updated on the website since May.
B. Lars suggested conducting a listener survey.
XII: Adjournment: Motion by Richard to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. Second by John Unanimous.
Next meeting: Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 6:00 p.m., KZFR Conference Room.
Submitted by Olivia duMosch.
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