Meeting Opened at 7:04pm
Opened with the Serenity Prayer and AA Traditions One and Two. Our mission is to manage the property, finances and 501C3 for the RBA.
1. Members Present:
Joe R., Roger B., Bill M., Cherisse K., Jeff S., Norton L., Kate M., Jerry Z., Maintenance
2. Building & Maintenance Report (Jerry Z.):
Jerry discussed the maintenance projects completed since the last board meeting. He has been pulling weeds and mowing the grass. Jerry trimmed the tree in the front of the building to make the patio accessible. He also fixed the dividers in the large meeting area, so they are now easier to pull along the tracks. Jerry is working to determine the source of the water spots on the ceiling tiles in the men’s restroom and will provide updates in the future. Jerry and Joe continue to ensure the shrubs in the front of the building are watered and fertilized.
3. Financial Report:
The August financials were reviewed and approved by the board. Large expenditures of note included a library material order and a check to Cherisse to pay for picnic expenses. Both payments were anticipated and in line with expectations.
4. Old Business:
The minutes from the July Board Meeting were reviewed and approved. The only item worth noting was the finalized revenue figure from the annual banquet as the club made a small profit on the event.
5. New Business:
Rik L. has moved away from the cities and formally resigned his position on the board. We thank Rik for his service.
Plans for the upcoming picnic were discussed. Cherisse and her team are ready and have a finalized plan. Raffle tickets are being sold. Food has been purchased. Volunteers for setup and clean up have been solicited. Members have been asked to sign up to bring a dish to pass which will be available along with hot dogs, hamburgers, and pop provided by the club.
We received a notice from our neighbor, Spruce Linen, stating they sold their business to a company headquartered in Iowa. This means RBA may choose to find a new vendor for paper products, floor runners, and linens. The previous owner will allow RBA members to continue to use his lot for overflow parking until he sells the property next year. The board will then need to arrange for additional parking.
Jeff continues to prepare for the Annual Meeting scheduled for Sunday, September 25th. He has posted notice of the meeting and distributed lists of members who are eligible to run for board seats. There will be five open seats, so members should be encouraged to volunteer for this 12th Step opportunity.
Bill M. brought up the subject of providing childcare during meetings. The board decided this is a squad responsibility if squad members decide it is needed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:40 with The Lord’s Prayer.