02-08-12 Conrad Mansion MinutesA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONRAD MANSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS
HELD AT 3:00 P.M., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012, AT FIRST INTERSTATE
BANK IN KALISPELL, MONTANA. PRESIDENT MARK NORLEY PRESIDED.
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARGOT JAUMOTTE AND BOARD MEMBERS
VANESSA CERAVOLO, SUE CORRIGAN, RITA FITZSIMMONS, GINI OGLE,
EVERIT SLITER, AND THERESA WHITE WERE PRESENT. BOARD MEMBERS
BETH COLLIER, GARY HAVENS, TERI IWERSEN, COLLEEN UNTERREINER, AND
CHRIS VICK WERE ABSENT.
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Norley called the meeting to order.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — January 11, 2012
Sliter moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
3. FINANCIAL REPORT
Jaumotte gave a brief financial report and Sliter stated tax forms will not be available until March.
Norley said the new budget will be presented at the March meeting and at that time the board can
discuss the amount needed to restock the gift shop.
Ogle moved to approve the financial report. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Picture Book: Fitzsimmons reported that Karen Weyer has been taking
photographs of the Conrad Mansion's interior for the picture book in exchange for a
two-year membership. Fitzsimmons said when everything is received she will have a much
better idea of the number of pages and the cost. She said is willing to format the book for
half of her normal fee and waive any payment until the books are sold.
Norley said once Fitzsimmons has a better idea of the total cost she can present it at the
next board meeting for board approval.
B. Death by Chocolate: Jaumotte noted a disco theme has been chosen for this year's
Death by Chocolate which is scheduled for April 20 and 21.
C. Copyright Assignment: Norley mentioned he will be making an appointment
with Mike Kofford to get the copyright release for the Sweetie Pie and Ghost Tour books.
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5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Interview Committee: Chairperson Ogle reported ten applications were received
for the position of Executive Director with the applications being reviewed herself,
Ceravolo, Corrigan, and Tia Robbin. She said three candidates were personally
interviewed and the committee recommends Gennifer M. Sauter be offered the position.
Sliter moved Sauter be offered the position of Executive Director with a starting
salary of $25,000 and a six-month probationary period. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
Ceravolo stated she would put together a contract as soon as possible.
B. Glacier Institute: Jaumotte announced Glacier Institute is holding a lecture on
birds on March 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Conrad Mansion with both entities
splitting the proceeds.
C. Upcoming Events: Jaumotte noted that Teas are becoming extremely
popular and the mansion only had one profitable Tea during the Christmas season. She
suggested the annual Mother's Day Tea be cancelled.
White moved the Mother's Day Tea be cancelled. The motion was seconded.
The motion carried unanimously upon vote.
D. Web Site: Jaumotte mentioned that Kristen Hamilton would like to create a
new website for the mansion that is more user friendly for the $9.25 an hour that we pay her
now, rather than the $45.00 an hour that she normally charges. The board asked for an
estimate of the total cost for the next meeting.
E. Basement Office: Norley reported a room at the bottom of the steps is being
remodeled to serve as additional office space.
6. NEXT MEETING
A board meeting was scheduled for March 20, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the Conrad Mansion. Norley
said Kofford will be invited in order that the board can officially thank him for his service. The
meeting will also include the proposed budget and the election of officers.
7. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Theresa White
Secretary
Approved March 20, 2012
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