BOARD MEETING MINUTES

May 10, 2005

CALL TO ORDER: President Darlene Hendrickson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. at Office. Present were Executive Director Jody Crowe, Board President: Darlene Hendrickson, Secretary: Jill Evans, Treasurer: Donna Benson and Board Members: Judy Sorenson, Dave Anderson, Lee Siepp, Randy Cousins, and Ray Gildow. Board Members not in attendance were Mary Barthel, Nancy Cross, and Lisa Walters.

Secretary’s Report: Donna Benson moved to approve the minutes of the last Board meeting, Ray Gildow seconded, motion passed

Treasurer’s Report: Donna presented the Treasurer’s Report. Current balance 2485.47. Randy Cousins moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, Ray Gildow seconded, motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS:

Nominating Committee: Lisa Walters has resigned her position, which leaves two positions vacant. The nominating committee recommends Alan Gray for a board position. Darlene Hendrickson so moved, Judy Sorenson seconded, and motion was amended for Alan Gray to fill a board position till the term ends in 2006 motion passed.

Facilities Committee: The show this year will be at the Northern Pacific Center. Building space may be available for use and storage.

Finance Committee: The committee presented their report.

Judy Sorenson recommended that we accept the contract for JAC productions retro back to 9/01/2004, Jill Evans seconded, approved. The Board agreed to have Jim Mason review the contract and Jody is in agreement.

Judy recommends that the Board change the By-laws to require one signature on checks if amount is $100 and under, and two signatures on checks that are $100 and over, Randy Cousins seconded, approved. The signers would be the President, Treasurer, and Executive Director

Judy recommends to the Board that businesses providing in-kind services of over $1000 for the project be included in the Founding Fifty, if they so desired. Donna Benson seconded, approved

Events Committee: No report

Fundraising Committee: Presented the current list of the Founding Fifty. Recommended that organizations that contribute over $1000 be included in the Founding Fifty, Randy Cousins seconded, approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

Executive Director Report: The Executive Director report has been sent via email and was read by the Board.

Chamber Membership: Ray Gildow moved that we renew our Chamber Membership with the fee being $150. Judy Sorenson seconded, motion passed.

Adjournment: Donna moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m., seconded by Dave, motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jill Evans, Secretary