01-15-19 Conrad Mansion Board AgendaCONRAD MANSION
Board of Directors Meeting
January 15, 2019
Members Present:
Sue Corrigan, Chris Vick, Katharine King, Carrie Nelson, Courtenay Sprunger, Lea
Lindsay, Mary Pat Murphy, Mark Schichendantze, Mark Norley, Tia Robin, Cate
Webber, Everit Sliter, Brit Clark, Assistant Director, and Will Chippich, Executive
Director.
Meeting called to order at 4:05 pm at the Mansion.
President's Report:
Sue said the Board self -assessment will send it out after the meeting. Information from
Ned Cooney regarding Board Core Duties was passed around.
Discussion began regarding the carpet replacement installation and using only the solid
color carpet rather than incorporating the more modern patterned sample that was
proposed. Mark N. moved we use only the solid carpet for our replacement. Mark S.
second. Motion approved.
Treasurer's Report:
In December, the endowment account was moved from Schwab to DA Davidson. Everit
said we will probably break even in 2018 over 2017 or show a slight loss. Everit
motioned we accept the financial report as written, Chris second, motion approved.
Executive Director's Report:
Will presented his report:
• We have a rough draft budget ready.
• Death By Chocolate needs sponsors and raffle donations. The DBC committee
will begin meeting in February. The nights for DBC are April 25, 26 & 27.
• A new Facebook page has been set up as well as an updated website
Assistant Director's Report:
Brit presented her report:
• Women Who Wine, about 40 women, will meet in the mansion on Feb. 5, 5:30 to
7:30 for their event.
• Meet Me In The Garden campaign has raised over $5000.00 so far.
• Membership might change categories/levels to fewer in number.
• Brit and Will are planning on taking a QuickBooks course at FVCC.
• Letters went out to all schools in the valley for school tours.
Additional Comments:
Carrie said the inventory of the basement is moving along. Chris wants old magazines
thrown out.
A discussion followed to recognition Mirriam, who recently passed away, with a plaque
for her years of dedicated service to the CMM.
New Business:
Will handed out the preliminary budget for 2019. Discussion followed regarding fund
raising vs operating budget. We need a capital improvement budget. The finance
committee will meet with Will to make recommendations for this.
Meeting adjourned at 5:05 pm.
Next Meetings:
February 6 2019 — Executive Board Meeting, off site
February 19, 2019 — Board Meeting at the Mansion at 4 pm
Respectfully submitted by
Cate Webber