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Community Vitality CenterMinutes of the June 25th Governance BoardPresent: Dan Brown, Robert Bauman, Burt Chojnowski, Sue Cosner, Beth Danowsky, Maureen Elbert, Jim Erb, Denise Essman, Jane Halliburton, Mark Hamilton, Rick Morain, Art Neu, Steve Padgitt, Lars Peterson, Joan Phillips, Randy Pilkington, Guy Powell, Manuel Silva, Doug Sickler, Carol Smith, Mike Wells. In Attendance: Sandy Burke, Mark Edelman, Rand Fisher, Craig Hertel, Stan Johnson, Laura Klesel. Guest Speakers:
The quarterly meeting of the Community Vitality Center (CVC) Governance Board was held at the Hausbarn Konferenz Centre in Manning, Iowa on June 25th, 2004. After introductions were made by all present, Chair Mark Hamilton called the meeting to order at 10:20 A.M. It was noted that the agenda may be subject to change during the meeting. Manuel Silva moved to accept the agenda and Burt Chojnowski seconded. The motion carried. Hamilton asked for any comments or corrections pertaining to the April board meeting minutes. Randy Pilkington moved to accept the minutes and Dan Brown seconded. The April 16th minutes were accepted as written. Director's ReportMark Edelman reported on the CVC-Youth Marketplace program. Updated information was distributed specifying program recipients, locations, and implementation dates. Administrative ReportStan Johnson discussed a new economic development initiative. Business Meeting:Amendment to the Terms of Governance After the second reading of a proposed amendment to the CVC Terms of Governance stating the conditions in which a board member will be moved from "Active" to "Advisory" status, Manuel Silva made a motion to accept the amendment and Burt Chojnowski seconded. The motion was adopted unanimously. Election of New Board Members Incumbent board members recommended for additional 3 year "active status" terms: New board members recommended for a three year "active status" terms: Board members recommended for "advisory status": A motion was made by Guy Powell to move Manuel Silva from "advisory status" to "active status". Joan Phillips seconded. The motion carried. Jane Halliburton made a motion to accept the board recommendations as stated. Jim Erb seconded. All members voted in favor of the motion. Election of OfficersRecommendations for CVC Board Officers:
Manuel Silva moved and Jane Halliburton seconded to accept the recommendations. The motion passed by unanimous vote. After comments by past Chair Mark Hamilton, the gavel was passed to Chair Rick Morain. ReportsReports were given on the Foundation and Community Philanthropy Initiative, Community Entrepreneurship Initiative, and funding diversification opportunities. Mark Edelman discussed the WK Kellogg Foundation RFP and NWAF opportunities. Burt Chojnowski gave report on the Lowe Foundation and Center for Rural Entrepreneurship. Discussion followed concerning the need for collaboration, cooperation and communication among those vying for funding. The executive committee will further discuss the course the CVC will take in pursuing funding opportunities. Mark Edelman announced that there will be an Iowa Community Entrepreneurship Academy on Wed. Oct. 20th, 2004 in Fairfield, Iowa. He also announced the first in a statewide satellite program series hosted by CVC and ISU Extension on "Enhancing Foundations and Community Philanthropy" that begins on Monday June 28th, 2004 offering statewide public program education. Break for Lunch Morain reconvened the meeting at 1:00 P.M. Joan Phillips talked to the board about her involvement in the Manning community. Phillips then introduced Warren Puck and Claus Bunz for a panel discussion on the factors that have made Manning a successful entrepreneurial community. Mark Linder and Darryl Ahnemann of Mark P. Linder and Associates made a request to the board for project funding. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 P. M. The next CVC Governance Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday October 19th, 2004 in Fairfield. |
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