Present:
John Wilson
Jeanne Hagen
Manny Alvarez
John Green
Mike Mulhaul
Nancy Hart-Esposito
Carol Hordichuk
Steve Bond
Ted Hordichuk
Ed Hutchinson
Absent:
Bill Cater
Norm Zimmerman
Nancy Boucher
Sue Philpot
Tom Tolly
Bruce Marich
President John called the meeting to order at 6:35 P.M.
Election of officers:
Ed Hutchinson nominated John Wilson for President. Ted Hordichuk seconded the motion which passed.
John Green nominated Bill Cater as Vice President. Ted Hordichuk seconded the motion which passed.
John Green was nominated as Treasurer and Steve Bond as Secretary. Both were elected.
It was noted that Steve Gallo is no longer a Board member and needs to be notified officially of same. John Wilson will contact him.
Treasurer's Report:
John Green provided a balance sheet and P & L as of September 30, 2005. They are incorporated by reference into these minutes. John Green noted that income was limited because there were no major fundraisers last year. Ed Hutchinson made a motion to accept the report subject to audit which was seconded by Carol Hordichuk. The motion passed.
Kiwanis Youth Leadership Training Program:
A discussion about changing the name of this program occurred and it was decided to keep the current name. The program needs to be promoted so the students and general membership understand what it is about. It was decided to have program participants attend the Mid Winter Conference to participate in a workshop.
Mascenik Memorial Fund:
It was noted that this opportunity for giving is still a viable one that needs promotion to reinforce it.
Children's Specialized Hospital Recognition:
Discussion about recognition awards for individuals who do something special to contribute to the project or otherwise promote and support it. John Green and Bill Cater will chair a committee to develop this idea and report back.
Autism:
The Martell's fundraiser was successful and we need to promote an event next year to help end the commitment. A discussion about the timing of funds disbursement was held and options developed.
Diabetes:
There is some "old" money in the budget for the American Diabetes Association. A motion was made by Jeanne Hagen to disburse $1691.50 which was seconded by Ed Hutchinson. The motion passed.
Children's Specialized Hospital Operating Agreement:
The draft operating agreement was previously distributed for comment. Some changes were made. The hospital board adopted the agreement at their meeting on 9/25/05. Ted Hordichuk made a motion to adopt the agreement as modified which was seconded by Jeanne Hagen. The motion passed.
President John indicated that he has reviewed the hospital investment process and indicated that it is appropriate.
Joint Hospital/Foundation Board:
The Foundation needs to select representatives to sit on the joint Hospital/Foundation Board. The following names were proposed:
Manny Alvarez
Bill Cater
Marty Abramson
Mike Mulhaul
Carol Hordichuk
It was noted that as Foundation President, John Wilson will automatically sit on the joint Board.
A motion was made by John Green and seconded by Ed Hutchinson to approve the nominated joint board members. Subsequent discussion resulted in general agreement that additional nominations were needed to broaden representation. It was agreed that additional nominations could be made before 10/17/05 by e-mail. After nominations close, voting will commence to determine which four (4) of the nominees will be elected to the joint board. President John will e-mail all the Foundation Board members about the process and the voting. The motion passed.
Fundraising:
Ted Hordichuk indicated that we can hold a fundraiser with the Devils for any game but the Devils-Rangers game. Our ticket cost is $27 and we can sell them for $35-$37 keeping the difference. The Devils will do the marketing, and Children's Specialized Hospital will help promote the game as well. A March time frame was proposed.
Jeanne Hagen made a motion to adopt this fundraiser which was seconded by Ed Hutchinson. The motion passed.
Generally fundraising is a recurring issue that the Foundation needs to address. We need to develop additional venues for fundraising to supplement the golf outing and others. It was agreed that Mike Mulhaul will chair a committee with Nancy Hart-Esposito and Jeanne Hagen to develop and propose a fundraising schedule of events.
Youth Projects:
Tom Tolly will be asked to chair a committee of 4-5 to promote the various youth projects and programs. There is a need to get Kiwanians more involved in these groups.
Grants:
Grants are approved once a year per the by-laws and all grants need to be received by February for approval in March or April. We need to be sure this is understood, and applications encouraged.
Other Business:
We need some clarification from the IRS as to what percentage of donations are deductible. President John will review this issue and advise as to his findings.
The Foundation web site has had 137 hits. There is a need to publicize it to increase visits.
Good of the Order:
We still do not have a raffle license and this must be resolved. IRS regulations stipulate separate counts for games of chance proceeds. The rules are complicated and we need to review them.
Yearly Schedule of Meetings:
January 7, 2006
April 10, 2006
June 12, 2006
August 26, 2006 (at District Convention)
Meetings will begin at 7 P.M.unless indicated otherwise.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Bond, Secretary
