07-23-19 Conrad Mansion Board of Directors MinutesConrad Mansion
Board of Directors Meeting
July 23, 2019
Members Present:
Beth Collier, Cate Webber, Brit Clarke (Interim Manager), Katherine King, Gary Havens, Mark
Schickendantz, Chris Vick, Rita Fitzsimmons, Diane Medler, Mary Pat Murphy. (this may not be complete
as the sign-up sheet did not return to acting secretary, Cate Webber)
Meeting called to order at 4:05 at Kalispell City Hall.
Meeting began with a presentation by guest speaker Gina Bensch. The PowerPoint program was about
fund raising: Capital Campaigned vs Operational Gifts and included handouts.
A brief regular board meeting began immediately following at 5:15.
June Board Meeting Minutes- Approved.
Treasurer's Report:
Financial reports were reviewed with a discussion following. Room sponsorships are listed as donations
to the mansion and will be reclassified.
Committee Reports:
• Finance Committee: Mark S. said we do not need to have a secondary account after all as voted
for in February of this year. Mark S. made a motion to rescind that motion, Chris seconded.
Motion passed.
• Maintenance Committee: Robert and Brit made a list of items needing attention. That list was
passed out. The list is in order of priority with estimated costs. Total of minor items are about
$6,000. A major item, the garden lighting, needs to have the electrical wiring replaced before
the new lights are installed. Drywall in various places in the mansion must be replaced using
some heavy equipment. Discussion followed.
Brit's Report:
Tours are up 13% and gift shop sales up 30%. All July tours are at capacity. We will begin to "round -up"
sales in gift shop to help support the mansion. The fountain in the garden is up and running. Gardens
are coming along nicely and look great.
Meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm. Next Meeting August 20 at City Hall.
Respectfully submitted,
Cate Webber, Acting Secretary.