Meeting called to order at 5:34pm. Convened via Zoom video conference and Clearwater. Attendees: Kendi Adams, Dave Miller, Jim Williams, Joyce Weis. A quorum was present. Absent: Paul Alanson, Alnise Wyles.
Signature Items – there were no items to sign at the meeting.
Potential board members
Brad – Jim has received reply, needs to read.
Meryem and Ben – can’t right now.
Jim to advertise for board members in paper or via the Newsletter.
Financial Report – awaiting written report from Alnise, who was absent due to illness
Donor update
Balance sheets and Income Statement
Budget update
Fundraising- general plan through Summer 2021
ED report – awaiting written report from Alnise, who was absent due to illness
COVID Update
Staffing Update
Drake Street Update
Shelter Update
Clearwater Update
Pick Click Give – updated tax form needed, Joyce to submit after meeting and cc Jim.
Drake Street House tax exemption filed. Penalties and interest paid, but now we are current.
Alnise to visit the Assessor and make sure things are apportioned appropriately
Unfinished Business
Planning Meeting for Core Values, Strategic Plan, and Business Plan – will pick a weekend in May
Discussing properties with Assessor, tax exemptions – Alnise to follow up on
Treasurer’s position – discussed, this position needs to be filled
Short term goals and ED Directives for 2021 – tabled until we can discuss this with Alnise
ED Evaluation process (discuss, approve, launch!) – Jim submitted a proposal to the board with Kendi’s comments. Kendi and Jim to take care of this.
Thank you calls to donors (need the list) – Joyce to follow up with Alnise for list, or see if Patrick can pull a list from the back end of the website.
New Business
Board review IRS 990 filing – the board needs to review this and approve for filing. Perhaps next meeting.
Transfer of Shelter from CoF to FYA – this is a process the board needs to pursue.
OneHomeless Night – late May, either May 21st or May 28th. Jim to check with Alnise.
Community & Donor appreciation BBQ/open house – date set for June 12, 2021 2 pm – Dave and Laurie to head up, and any board members willing to contribute.
Committee Report
Fundraising Committee – Zumba fundraiser outdoors, maybe in July? Idea for 3 Mayor Zumba challenge as a part of the fundraiser.
Sunshine Committee – One thing a month with the staff – Kendi gave fruit strips with a witty note.
