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VCN-2005 Meetings
Vernon Community Network I. Introductions: Those attending introduced themselves and the agency represented. II. Opening Remarks: Alan announced that future correspondence including meeting minutes, announcements and agendas would be sent electronically and not to expect printed copies to be available at subsequent meetings. III. Election of Officers: Paula Claydon announced the slate of officers and at-large members. There were no nominations from the floor. A unanimous vote ushered in the VCN executive committee. IV. By-Laws: A lengthy discussion occurred regarding changes to the by-laws. In article 11, section 1 the following change was made: Agencies, organizations and schools that provide services to individuals and/or families in the areas of social services, health, education and economic development in Vernon. In Article 111, section IV the following change was made: The Treasurer shall have responsibility for the funds and accounts of the Network and shall give a financial report at any meeting of the general membership. The financial records shall be open to examination by the membership with approval of the President. In Article VII the following change was made: John Ryan made a motion to adopt the amended by-laws and Pieter Niijson seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous vote. Luise Craige suggested that additional language needs to be included in the by-laws to facilitate a smooth transition to the VCN becoming a 501(c)3 organization. The areas of language change would pertain to legal language that protects non-profit board members. This discussion precipitated the language change made in Article VII. V. Nomination Committee: Alan referenced that three members of the ad hoc VCN steering committee stepped forward prior to the annual meeting and volunteered to be part of the nominating committee. The three members are: Rich Tariff, Paula Claydon and Penny Rand. VI. Dues: Angela Atwater discussed establishing a dues structure for the VCN. The steering committee had suggested a $25 annual agency dues fee and $15 annual dues fee for individual members. After discussion of the dues structure John Ryan made a motion that agency dues be set at $40 and Individual dues be set at $15. Pieter Niijson seconded the motion. A brief discussion regarding ability to pay dues ensued. Any agency or individual wanted to be a VCN member could submit a request for dues reduction to the Executive Committee for consideration. The dues were accepted with 1 nay vote. VII. Annual Budget The Executive Committee will begin work on an annual budget utilizing projected income from membership dues and report on its work at the August 26, 2005 VCN meeting. VIII. Fiduciary Agent Alan shared that Angela Atwater had volunteered to act as fiduciary agent for the VCN in her capacity as Executive Director of KidSafe CT a non-profit organization that has been in existence for over 25 years. Rich Tariff made a motion that Angela be appointed fiduciary agent. The motion was seconded by John Ryan. There was no discussion. The motion was passed unanimously. Angela stated that invoices for membership dues will be sent out to the VCN mailing list. IX. Agency Presentations Debbie Becker from AHEC (Area Health Education Center) provided information regarding a mental health education lunch series it offers to communities. The series can be presented via four to six workshops and AHEC would like to co-sponsor a series in Vernon with the VCN. An informal vote resulted in support of this co-sponsorship. The Executive Committee will work with Debbie to coordinate the series. Paula Claydon shared information regarding a community health office that is opened in Manchester and provides medical and dental services to those who are not insured. For more information, please contact Vernon Social Services at 896-2375. The Lodge at Cornerstone Foundation continues to seek volunteers to cover over night shifts for the emergency shelter. Interested parties can call Chris Malis at 871-1823. The meeting adjourned at 10:36 a.m. Vernon Community Network Agenda 9:00 Welcome & Opening Words Dave Engelson 9:10 Approval of Minutes Dave Engelson 9:15 Treasurer Report Angela Atwater 9:30 New Business a. Change of officers Dave Engelson b. Change of December meeting Dave Engelson c. Update on AHEC lunch series Alan Slobodien Networking Break 9:45 Agency Presentation Vernon Region Adult Education Richard Tariff 10:15 Open Discussion a. Suggestions for upcoming meetings 10:30 Adjourn Please bring agency literature for networking Be certain to bring a business card for the drawing of a gift certificate to Charlie's Restaurant! Next Meeting: Friday, October 28, 2005 Vernon
Community Network Agenda 9:00 Welcome and Opening Alan Slobodien 9:10 Approval Minutes Vicky Rispoli 9:15 Treasurer Report & Membership Angela Atwater 9:30 New Business: a. Collaboration on fundraising for Agencies, sharing resources. b. Feed back on evaluation forms. NETWORKING BREAK 9:45 Agency Presentations: AHEC Debbie Becker 10:00 The Lodge Chris Malis 10:15 Open Discussion a. Suggestions for upcoming meetings. b. Drawing for this months gift. 10:30 Adjourn
Please bring agency literature for networking, a friend or another agency, bring your business card for the drawing. Next Meeting: Friday January 13TH 2006 at 9:00AM Vernon Community Network Meeting Minutes, October 28th 2005
I. Introductions: Those who attended introduced themselves and their agency. II. Opening remarks – Alan asked everyone to fill evaluations before end of meeting for discussion. Alan asked for acceptance of minutes, Angela seconded the motion. Explanation of the raffle for members was explained. Treasures report- Angela Atwater reported that we received three new members. That we have spent only $15.00 to date. Balance to date in account was $520.00, and the checkbook had been reconciled to date. New Business: Alan explained why the executive board suggested that the agencies’ collaborate due to fundraisers concerns of funding and the current financial crisis for some. There was a lengthy discussion of: our needs, the financial crisis, people under giving fatigue, and discussion of grant writing and needs as a community. There were concerns that we need to partner because there is no money and there will be fewer monies for all agencies down the road. There was a consensus we need and must collaborate. Alan then asked how we could do this. People felt we need to do a needs assessments-maybe structure a group within VCN to begin this process. Alan mentioned the federal grant called “Healthy Community”. Application would go through the board of education. Rich Tariff mentioned a sub committee for grant writing and to look at our financial needs. It was motioned and seconded, no one opposed. A sub committee was formed at this meeting. John Ryan mentioned we should give the executive board power to approve everything, for the subcommittee, it was voted on approved. A date was set for the sub-committee to have its first meeting on Nov. 3rd, 2005. Presentation: Chris Malis-from The Lodge in Rockville did a wonderful and informative presentation. He shared pictures of the buidling and sleeping quarters. The lodge is a emergency shelter; Chris discussed who it served, why, what its needs were. The Lodge serves the Tri-Town area and is part of Cornerstone. It serves about 340 people a month. It is a substance free/dry shelter. It is opened 7 days a week from 6:00pm -7:30am. It is available for men & women over 18. It is a safe and comfortable environment. They go to the cornerstone for meals and clothing. Clients may only stay 7 nights in one month. Their curfew is 9:30pm. Chris mentioned they are in need of coffee and hot chocolate. Everyone in attendance felt this was a wonderful program helping those in need in our community. Next Meeting/Raffle /Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:35am.Respectfully submitted by Vicky Rispoli, Secretary
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