BoardMeeting202012

Board Meeting: December 27, 2020

Board: Issac Merkle, Tracy Homer, Suzannah Alexander, Sean Simoneau, Sue Joslin, Billy Huddleston, Jondale Stratton, Bryan Howard

Sue gives financial report
- At about exactly the same balance as last month at this time
- Pretty good increase for the entire year
Tracy does membership report
- 197 members ... so close to 200!
Issac proposes that we create a czar or supervisory position to oversee the Hack Rack and Show Off Shelf
Issac and Sue talked to the ABN about hiring a lawyer about fundraising opportunities
- Hoping to hear back after the first of the year
West Knoxville Lifestyle contacted us but we hesitate to schedule a big todo because of pandemic
- Sean is coordinating with her about this.
Regarding the board next year, Issac has confirmed that the entire board intends to continue on in their current position.
Jondale will set up a voting mechanism and Tracy will send out the invite email shortly.
Issac is wondering if we want to employ or find a grant writer
- Suzannah has volunteered to look into it more
Can we do gift certificates? Billy has to look into what plugin works for this.
Have we fixed the emergency exit? Yes! 99% done!
Covid upadate? Nothing new to say.
January meeting scheduled for Sunday the 24th.

Voted unanimously to ratify a Bylaw Change that allows us to vote electronically in our annual meeting. This will be brought to vote via Mattermost before the Annual Meeting.