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CAYUGA LAKE WATERSHED NETWORK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Wednesday, October 23, 2008
Zabriske Hall, Wells College, Aurora, NY
Directors present: Ronda Fessenden, Doug Haith,
John Mawdsley, Ruth Richardson, Brian Boerman, Milene Morfei
Excused directors: Ed Harwood, Melissa Miller
and Deb Grantham
Also in attendance: Dan Carrion
The meeting was called to order at 6:32 pm by J. Mawdsley,
Chairperson. The minutes of the September meeting
were moved by D. Haith and seconded by R. Fessenden. The minutes
of the August meeting are awaiting review upon receipt from D. Grantham.
Items from the floor:
1. Doug reports from the Decade Two committee that the only unresolved
piece of business from the committee is the suggestion of a change
from the Cayuga Lake Watershed Network name. The committee suggests
a name change to aid in recognition, reduce confusion with other
“Watershed” organizations and to aid in fund raising.
The committee would like to know if the Board wants this discussion
to continue.
2. There are two sets of phone lists of members that need to be
contacted by the Board for a thanks of support. The first list was
to be completed in September, the second list to be completed in
October. Both lists have been sent to the Board, if not received
contact Dan Carrion.
Business:
1. Review of Open House – All present agreed that the
open house was a success, there were more than 20 people in attendance
at the reception. Staff and faculty of Wells College were present
and President Ryerson spoke at the event. Sharon Anderson spoke
and was thanked by all for her years of hard work and dedication
to the Cayuga Lake Watershed. Ed Mason and other representatives
from Wells College will be thanked personally for their support
for the event. Dan is going to write a note of thanks to Ed Mason
to be signed by R. Fessenden for his work in preparing the new CLWN
office at Wells.
2. Replacement of Watershed Steward – A review of the
2009 operating budget and discussion about finances was led by John
and Doug as representatives from the finance committee. There were
three scenarios presented to the board for discussion and decision
which will have implications on the finances of the CLWN for 2009.
Scenario 1 includes a full time watershed steward and a part time
program assistant. Scenario 2 includes a part time watershed steward
and a part time program assistant with the opportunity for full
time employment for the steward when funding is secured from private
donors or grant writing. Scenario 3 is a part time steward and no
program assistant. Much discussion here about the scenarios and
the implications of each on watershed exposure, through put and
funding. A job description will be developed by the hiring committee.
General duties for the Steward will include grant writing, directing
programs for existing watershed grants, providing public exposure
and insight for the CLWN and meeting administration. General duties
for the program assistant include member services, website maintenance,
developing the Network News mailing and other house keeping items.
The six board members present are unanimous in their support of
Scenario 2. Since there was no quorum, other members of the board
should e-mail their objections to the full board prior to the next
meeting.
3. Annual Appeal - Ronda mentioned the plan is to have the
appeal received by members by November 1, 2008. Steve Mount is writing
the appeal letter with insight and discussion from the Community
Relations Committee. This committee is looking for more support
and requests both volunteers and board members to become involved
with their efforts.
4. Committee Sign ups – According to the by laws all
board members are required to serve on committee’s. John is
talking with individuals and suggesting further involvement. Joe
Cambridge is the remaining board member not serving on a committee.
Reports:
Finance/Development:
Budget discussion and discussion about the work of the board in
fundraising.
Issues Committee:
Discussion about a spring conference and the need to satisfy requirements
for grant funding for Phosphorus research. Ruth is currently the
Chair of the Issues committee, replacing Brian after his service.
Next meetings: November 11, 2008 7-9pm @ Finger
Lakes Land Trust, Ithaca
December 9, 2008 7-9 pm @ Goulds Pumps, Seneca Falls
Submitted by
Brian Boerman – Secretary, Cayuga Lake Watershed Network
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