Call to Order – Peter Ansbacher

Pledge of Allegiance

Attendance – Peter Ansbacher, Christine Bauer, Jill Beck, Ed Blackman, Leah

            Breckstein, Chip Bright, Susan Brosnan, Jamilyn Cole, Ed Connell, Max Hall,

            Sara Hardesty, Katie Hendrix, Paul Hoover, Valerie Kovalak, Laura Littleton,

            Carter Pettibone, Melissa Sloup, Heather Snyder, Phil Taylor, Melissa Taylor,

            Michelle Thompson, John Welch, Jr., Beth Worsley, Jeff Zabawa

 

Project Presented: NC Food Bank – Raleigh Warehouse (Initial)

Chair: Alison Houchin

Michelle Thompson motioned to approve the CPG as written with a $0 appropriation. Melissa Taylor seconded the motion.

Discussion: Looking forward to having this project and appreciate it being run all year. The first date of event 5/13 was chosen by Food Bank and after Brookhill Fundays; food drive is internal.

Motion passed.

 

Project Presented: Habitat for Humanity (Initial)

Chair: Natalie Sarkowski

Melissa Taylor motioned to approve the CPG as written with a $0 appropriation. Christine Bauer seconded the motion.

Discussion: Excited about doing this project all year. Typically, had appropriation for snacks – not needed – have plenty of snacks in supply and people in the past not really interested in them.

Motion passed.

 

Project Presented: Easter Egg Hunt for the Blind (Initial)

Chairs: Jeff Zabawa and Erica Harbison

Michelle Thompson motioned to approve the CPG as written with a $75 appropriation. Phil Taylor seconded the motion.

Discussion: Thanks for stepping up and running this project.

Motion passed.

 

Project Presented: Wild Thing (Final)

Chair: Summer Williamson

Christine Bauer motioned to approve the CPG as written. Ed Blackman seconded the motion.

Discussion: Heard many great things about this project from members. Many members that attended had a great time doing this project and want to do it again. It’s great to receive the final CPG two weeks after the event.

Motion passed.

 

Community Fundraising Area Update – Phil Taylor

  • Duke Cancer Center Gala – Andy is getting items donated but does need help soliciting; Peter asked that the board support the Gala and help out in any way possible
  • St. Baldrick’s is complete – they met all their goals and surpassed them
  • Belk Charity Days is this weekend – if available let Phil Taylor know

Community Service Area Update – Ed Blackman

  • HOBY picking up steam; facilitator forms deadline is the end of this week – send to Meagan O’Dowd; facilitator training is coming up; things are going well
  • Trying to get in touch with Kathy Crowley for 2005 Goodfellows
  • Some projects presented tonight will run into 2007
  • Raleigh Rescue mission is having a community day and wants us to have a team out for that – looking for a project chair
  • Need service project chairs – if we know of anyone – let Ed Blackman know
  • Raleigh Urban Design center also has a project and Ed is working with Carter on this
  • Jeff Zabawa asked about running projects under CIF – see bylaws

 

Publicity Area Update – Jamilyn Cole

  • Post cards are going out for the Gala
  • Thank Alision Houchin for designs of posters

 

Treasurer Area Update – Susan Brosnan

  • Trying to get updates for financial reports

 

Legal Counsel Area Update – John Welch, Jr.

            No Update at this time

 

Secretary Area Update – Heather Snyder

  • Heather Snyder motioned to approve the minutes from the February board meeting. Jill Beck seconded the motion. Motion passed.

 

No other business to discuss at this time.

 

Meeting adjourned.