compiled by Ardis Bazyn, Secretary

Board Minutes Summary, November 8, 2018, approved December 13

President Judy Wilkinson opened the meeting and Sharlene Ornellas and Paul Patche JR were absent. 20 guests were present. The October 11 and October 25 minutes were accepted as sent. The treasurer's report was accepted as presented. The DSI fundraising contract was cancelled. The Board approved sending an appeal letter to all on the CCB data base. The Board also voted to continue with the Dining in the Dark experience using the extra events and contacts from the campaign.

Paul's contract will be ending November 30, but CCB is consulting with him for a week in December and January. CCB is working on a volunteer system for answering calls. The Energy Upgrade California grant for $139,500 will get members involved in reaching low income, blind, and seniors to explain how to save on energy costs. The coordinator is Duane Koons.

The Board has proposed a "Phoenix committee" to check for fundraising and budgeting to move forward. [It is described in detail in President Wilkinson's column in this issue.]

Christy Crespin reported that CCB scholarships had 17 applicants. [Read Christy's Scholarship article in the winter, 2019 BC.]

Judy mentioned that the mini treadmill project looks like it will be ready in early 2019. She mentioned chapters and committees should continue to have volunteer hours sent to the office. The meeting adjourned at 8:28 pm.

Executive Session Minutes

Summary, January 10, 2019, approved February 7

When the meeting was called to order, two board members were not present: Jeff Thom and Vivian Younger.

A motion to raise Nicole's salary to $45,000 with a new letter of understanding passed. Personnel, financial, and legal matters were discussed.