Board News

VWC MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2008—DRAFT

(to be approved at April meeting)

IN ATTENDANCE:  All current members.

Guest: Christina Horvath, Director, Boulder Creek Recreation and Park Department

Reflection and Appreciation - Michele spoke about the Valley Women’s Club and how proudly she responds to questions about what we do to carry out our Mission.   She expressed appreciation to Beth Benjamin, past president, for her years of service to the club, and in particular, her past 3 years as board president.

Collaborations - Christina Horvath, Director of BCRPD, discussed her new role as director, how happy she is with her job and proud of what is happening there.  Improvements to the center include new paint, decorations, classes and a teen program.  They are considering programs for seniors.  She is very interested in collaborating with the VWC.  The VWC will create a link to their website, and vice versa.

Announcements

Beth announced that there is a job opening at Santa Cruz City School District for a Green Gardener Certification Teacher.  It is a limited term assignment.

The Survivors’ Healing Center has requested a donation of $100.  The matter was tabled for discussion after the 2008 budget has been approved.

The Santa Cruz Chapter of the American Red Cross will be holding their annual Heroes Breakfast on May 21, and are asking for nominations of local heroes to honor on that day

Thank-you received from Scholarship recipient, Angelica Walker.

Phoners are still needed for the MCR phone-a-thon during February. 

Community Connections

Donna reported that the Ben Lomond Fire Protection District is planning to place a bond measure on the June ballot, in hopes of raising the necessary funds to build a seismically safe fire station, and are asking for endorsement of the measure by the Valley Women’s Club.  There will be a community forum at Park Hall on February 20 to discuss the issue.

Nancy G. discussed Measure B, which would make permanent a 1/4 cent sales tax to assure the new Felton library building and provide ongoing support for libraries.

Donna announced that the Regional Transportation Commission met and decided not to propose a bond initiative for the November ballot.

Context from last meeting, Consent Items, Content

January Minutes corrected to add Dusty as refreshment provider, approved as corrected.

Recycling Centers Safety Report approved.

Roster distributed ; dinner sign-ups completed, sign-up sheet for General Membership Meeting distributed.

Volunteers for April Audit with Sheila and Nancy M: Beth, Donna, and Vince.

Pat will send Draft Minutes to Laurie for web site.

Ann Lopez will be invited to sign copies of her book at a table in connection with New Leaf Community Day on March 27.

VWC mail picked up by Sheila, Nancy M., Donna and Beth.

David Blavin  of Smurfit Recycling (process, bale and transport paper, aluminum and cardboard) has indicated that the VWC could get a $1,000 donation, if information is provided about what the funds would be used for.  Environmental Committee will discuss and Nancy M. will write a letter to Smurfit.*

Amendment to By-Laws regarding Executive Committee, which includes immediate past president, president, and president-elect, will be presented for approval at the April board meeting.

Board meeting site was discussed, and it was decided to continue meeting at MCR, at their Felton location.  Donna will write to MCR’s Executive Director to confirm.

Committees

Education Committee was discussed, and it was decided to continue the committee and incorporate into it the scholarship committee.   Committee members will include Donna, Education Chair, Hilary, Scholarship Chair, Vince, Dusty and Sheila.

Beth and Michele will finalize committees.*

Retreat – Mary, Michele and Judi Sherman met to discuss plans for the Retreat, scheduled for March 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Joy.  Coffee and bagels will be provided; pot-luck lunch.

General Membership Meeting will be held at Highlands Park Senior Center, March 27, 11:30 to 2.  Committee, Hilary, Michele, Nancy G. and Nancy M., met and discussed asking Mark Stone to speak about the new Environmental Commission, Felton library, transportation, fire departments and the state of the economy.  30th anniversary information will be provided to Mark Stone and Joe Simitian for preparation of their proclamations.  Committee chairs will be asked to provide a display of their committee and speak about one accomplishment in 2007 and at least one goal for 2008.   Discussed having the piano tuned.  It was moved, seconded and carried to pay up to $350 to buy reusable bags commemorating the VWC’s 30th anniversary to give to meeting attendees, and sell the balance.

It was moved, seconded and carried to pay up to $150 to purchase 12 new tablecloths.

Scholarships will be discussed at a future meeting.

2007 final Budget was distributed and discussed.  Beth and Donna will finalize.* It was decided to obtain Quickbooks.  2008 budget will be reviewed at April meeting.

Board emails were discussed.  It was agreed that the reference line always include “VWC”.  Any responses should be “reply to sender”, not “reply to all”, unless otherwise requested by sender.

What worked well?  Beth was happy for the appreciation extended for her past service to the board.

Because of the Board Retreat set for March 2 and the General Membership Meeting on  March 30, there will be no board meeting in March.  The next meeting will be at MCR in Felton April 8.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Pat Armstrong, Secretary

* Action item

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