Oneness Project Trustee
Council A
Meeting Minutes
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Present: Narayan Waldman,
Sheila Lindquist, Linda Lindsay, Tony Rasch, Phil Notermann, Munir Reynolds, Ellen
Fietz Hall, Shahar Solander, Steve Gray, Patsy Saphira Boyer, Stuart McKinnon,
Trustee in Training, Tajali Tolan, Trustee in Training, Steve McArthur, meeting
facilitator.
Minutes of Telephone Conference Call - May 11, 2007
Narayan – Move to approve
minutes; Linda – Second; Consensus
Financial Report
Treasurer Tony Rasch
presented the financial statements as of April 30 2007. Sheila asked about income
and expense figures for Lava which were not yet
reflected on this statement. Munir noted that the staff needs to get together
and clear up any incorrect bookkeeping entries. Linda noted that the CD inventory
isn’t likely worth $5000. Staff described a plan to obtain an accurate figure
for CD inventories and have our CPA adjust the books. (See Appendix for Inventory)
Grants Committee
Munir presented the recommendations
of the Grants committee. Two proposals, Watering
the Sprouts and Youth Dancing Year 3,
were approved via email previously. Trustees asked questions regarding specific
proposals. Narayan asked that staff send the grants worksheet out to trustees when
it goes to the committee so they will have the list of proposals and can request
to see any in advance if they’d like.
Tony – move to pass; Narayan
– second. Consensus.
Tajali in Training
Steve reported that Tajali
Teresa Tolan accepted the board’s invitation and is now a trustee-in-training.
Philosophy of Money Policy Amendment
Steve Gray presented the
honorarium policy amendment first proposed in the telecom. He noted that this amendment
is a part of the volunteer policy; in particular how we address trustees leaving
the board. We are looking at other ways of acknowledging the work trustees
give, such as reduced fees to events. Sheila – Move to pass; Narayan – Second. Consensus
Term Renewal for Tony Rasch
Tony asked to renew his term
as trustee. “Two years ago I felt maybe it was time to step aside and get new
blood, but it hasn’t happened yet. We need to have 5 members on the council,
and if we have 6 members I might step down. If I feel I can make a positive
effect I will continue and fill out my term.” Tony left the room for
discussion. Narayan – Moved to accept renewal; Linda – Second. Consensus.
Loan Request from
Munir presented an email from
Ananda Hazzard that came in the middle of May asking Oneness Project to loan them
with a deposit in reserving space for a regional event. We’ve done this in the
past, and they have paid us back. This request falls within the loan guidelines
specified in the OP policy manual.
Sheila – Move to accept;
Linda – Second; Consensus.
Upcoming Meeting Dates
The Trustees discussed
possible dates and decided on the weekend of November 16-18, 2007 for the fall,
2007 meeting.
Options
were discussed for the spring, 2008 including meeting mid-week instead of on a
weekend. It was decided to keep the period May 13-17, 2008 open while staff
researches whether mid-week flying is more expensive. The weekend of May 10-13
is also a possibility.
Telecom Circle Discussion
Discussion
followed with those present on the telecom call; facilitated by Steve McArthur.
Meeting Adjourned at 11:30 am