Compiled By Ardis Bazyn, Secretary
January 26, 2017; Approved March 9, 2017
Judy Wilkinson brought the meeting to order. A motion was passed to accept the executive session Minutes for October 4. A motion passed to accept the November 10 meeting Minutes. Motions passed to ratify the motions in email on the travel policy for employees and on ending the agreement with the current car donation program with John Learned.
A motion passed to adopt a revised volunteer policy. A motion passed to adopt a gift acceptance policy. Paul Shane gave an assessment of the "CCB one mission, one vision and resource development" efforts. A motion passed requesting an appropriation from the Newel Perry Trust.
A motion passed to accept the budget as presented. A motion passed to end the contract with conference direct since we've been working with a new person who isn't as proficient as in the past. When Jeff Thom gave a convention update, he said Tony Stephens from ACB will be attending and the menus look good. A motion passed to adjourn.
Appendices:
a. Board Volunteer Policy
b. Gift acceptance policy
c. Proposed budget
March 9, 2017; Approved April 6, 2017
Judy opened the meeting. A motion passed to accept the January 26 Minutes as sent. Plans for the 2018 and 2019 conference and conventions were outlined. The hotel is near Sacramento. A motion passed to go forward with the contract. The dates are the third week in March both years.
A motion passed to increase the credit card limitation to $10,000 to mitigate unanticipated expenses that may occur at the 2017 conference and convention. This year $8,000 in sponsors was raised thus far. A motion passed to accept Paul's case for the "Support" document as an ongoing living document to be changed as necessary.
Paul is working on a grant for finance management for persons with disabilities. This grant is backed by FDIC and is a "train the trainer" program. He mentioned a website where members could purchase products with a logo. He'll check the ACB store for their affiliate program. Peter gave the year end Treasurer's report. Judy asked Peter to have the updated report to the Board at least seven days before the convention.
GDUC has changed its name to Golden State Guide Dog Handlers. The Compton chapter is dissolving. CCB is working with AMC studios and AIR B&B and fast food chain kiosks, as well as the Alameda voting machine issue. Noel Runyan has been very helpful. CCB is also working on the San Mateo online voting capability.
Judy explained the monthly document on volunteer hours and fundraising reports. CCB has hired a contractor to get a new host to get the CCB website up and running. Eight members of CCB went to the ACB midyear meetings and to Capitol Hill.
After hearing concerns, Judy mentioned there would be a specific date of each month for chapter forms to be submitted. There was some frustration about miscommunication. Gabe said he and Sarah are working on the Connection. A motion passed to adjourn.
