05-11-11 Conrad Mansion MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONRAD MANSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WAS HELD AT 3:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2011, AT THE LAW OFFICES
OF OGLE & WORM IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. PRESIDENT MARK NORLEY
PRESIDED. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIKE KOFFORD AND BOARD
MEMBERS VANESSA CERAVOLO, SUE CORRIGAN, RITA FITZSIMMONS,
GARY HAVENS, GINI OGLE, EVERIT SLITER, AND THERESA WHITE WERE
PRESENT. COLLEEN UNTERREINER WAS ABSENT. INCOMING BOARD
MEMBERS BETH COLLIER AND TERI IWERSEN WERE ALSO PRESENT.
1. CALL TO ORDER- 3:30 p.m.
President Norley called the meeting to order.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — April 7, 2011
Minutes are unavailable at this time. They will be scheduled for approval at the next
meeting.
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Ceravolo called for nominations. The following names were submitted:
Mark Norley —
President
Gary Havens —
Vice President
Everit Sliter —
Treasurer
Theresa White
— Secretary
Ceravolo moved the nominations be closed and Norley, Havens, Sliter and White be
elected to the respective offices. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
4. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
White moved Gini Ogle be reappointed as a Member at Large and Beth Collier and
Teri Iwersen as new Members at Large. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
5. FINANCE REPORT
Sliter reviewed the mansion's financial status, stating we need to increase our revenue. He
suggested finding ways to get contributions that are not earmarked for the endowment fund.
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6. OLD BUSINESS
Ceravolo said assignments of copyrights have been prepared for the two Charlie Russell
sculptures (Itchy Antlers and Rabbit Stew) and are awaiting Chris Vick's signature. She
said once the assignments are signed and filed the statues can be copied to make money for
the mansion.
Kofford reported the balance of the HB 645 grant in the amount of $7,000 will be used to
upgrade the gutter system to prevent future ice dams.
7. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Introductions
Kofford introduced Kristen Hamilton who will be working on events and media
coverage, and Heather Houseworth who is in charge of collections. Hamilton and
Houseworth explained what they are doing for the mansion and their goals for the
future.
B. Events
Kofford reported we made a profit of about $9,000 from Death by Chocolate with
several people commenting they thought it was the best ever.
Kofford mentioned the Ice Cream Social on July 41h and asked for volunteers to
remind participants that donations are accepted.
C. Feedback
Kofford asked for feedback from the board on how meetings can be more relevant
to members. He said some boards only hold meetings when policy decisions need to
be made.
White commented she would prefer the meetings be more "action" meetings and
less "report" meetings.
Norley asked that any other comments or suggestions be submitted prior to the next
meeting.
D. Committees
1. Education: Sue Corrigan, Chair.
Collections: Mark Norley, Gary Havens.
Foundation/Endowment, Membership/Planned Giving: Rita
Fitzsimmons, Chair.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
Kofford announced the mansion has received a donation of $2,500 from D.A.
Davidson.
9. NEXT MEETING
Board members were in agreement that afternoons work best and different dates
in June were discussed.
7. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
tf�eresa White
Secretary
Approved July 27, 2011
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