greenmako
Tue, 3rd Mar 2009, 10:19 PM
Board Members Present: Misti Thueson, Sherri Ancira (replacing Jim Norris as VP for balance of term for voting purposes), Barry Drawdy, Daniel Flores, Adam Buseniehner, Matt Dunne (by phone), Pete Rafferty (replacing Dave Pulliam)
Board Members Absent: Henry Moncada, Tim Marvin, Chris Parker, Chris Pugh, Ray Rendon
I. CURRENT FINANCES:
A. Balances same as previous BOD Meeting:
1. Savings Account: $840.99
2. Checking Account: $1,571.25
II. LOCATIONS / MEETINGS:
A. November 14, 2004
1. Held at Misti's
2. Voting (elections) for new term BOD's
B. December 5th, 2004
1. Fin Addict (LFS) in San Antonio
2. Subject: Mangroves
C. January 16, 2005
1. "Markster" in Spring Branch
2. No topic as of yet
D. February 2005
1. Alex Wolf in San Antonio
2. No topic as of yet
E. March 2005
1. Adam in Austin
2. No topic as of yet
III. DISCUSSION OF VINYL BANNER:
A. Adam reports can get banner 50% off ($4 sq ft)
1. Vote taken - approved
2. Goal to have for November Meeting
IV. DISCUSSION OF NEWSLETTER:
A. 1. 1st Issue still scheduled for November mailing
2. Adam putting together in Austin
3. Charter Members only to receive (98 total at present)
4. 800+ Web members currently
5. Including a "Species Profile" section with Pics:
a. Sherri to provide article on: Mandarins
b. Daniel to provide article on: FireFish
c. Pete to provide article on: Blue Linkia
d. Barry to provide article on: Yellow Tangs
6. Also including:
a. Past Meetings
b. TOTM
c. Calendar
d. Submit Q&A's
7. Update article possibly on "Scar"?
8. Any additional info to be forwarded to Adam in Austin
V. MAAST INVOLVEMENT:
A. Business cards to be done
B. PayPal
1. Credit Card only - not yet in position to get CC from them.
C. No sale on T-Shirts
D. TOTM:
1. T Shirt for every winner - all approved
2. Pete to post "prize" of T Shirt
3. Needs Chris' help to post/update TOTM
E. New Member cards: $1.20 ea. (total of 500)
1. Need custom stickers for yearly renewal
2. January 1st 2005 - renewals for memberships
a. 30 days before
b. Gallery is to be taken off for Non Renewals
F. Misti to post thread on November Meeting & BOD elections
G. Need to find someone to actively pursue "guest speakers"
H. Still needing an Accountant - Nonprofit
1. Daniel to check with uncle or if he knows anyone
VI. WEBSITE ISSUES:
A. Solutions needed to help with web issues.
B. Ability needs to be given to Pete to post TOTM updates/changes
C. Maybe distribute some responsibilities to lessen workload on few
D. BOD Moderators
1. Daniel brought up incident with Alex Wolf & BA's mother
a. Alex posted "PM" into thread over concerns of keeping discount
b. Moderator should be able to "step in"
2. BOD Members need to stay professional in their dealings with members
VII. NEXT SCHEDULED BOD MEETING:
1. January 9th, 2005
2. Location: Either Misti's or Daniel's
MEETING ADJOURNED
Board Members Absent: Henry Moncada, Tim Marvin, Chris Parker, Chris Pugh, Ray Rendon
I. CURRENT FINANCES:
A. Balances same as previous BOD Meeting:
1. Savings Account: $840.99
2. Checking Account: $1,571.25
II. LOCATIONS / MEETINGS:
A. November 14, 2004
1. Held at Misti's
2. Voting (elections) for new term BOD's
B. December 5th, 2004
1. Fin Addict (LFS) in San Antonio
2. Subject: Mangroves
C. January 16, 2005
1. "Markster" in Spring Branch
2. No topic as of yet
D. February 2005
1. Alex Wolf in San Antonio
2. No topic as of yet
E. March 2005
1. Adam in Austin
2. No topic as of yet
III. DISCUSSION OF VINYL BANNER:
A. Adam reports can get banner 50% off ($4 sq ft)
1. Vote taken - approved
2. Goal to have for November Meeting
IV. DISCUSSION OF NEWSLETTER:
A. 1. 1st Issue still scheduled for November mailing
2. Adam putting together in Austin
3. Charter Members only to receive (98 total at present)
4. 800+ Web members currently
5. Including a "Species Profile" section with Pics:
a. Sherri to provide article on: Mandarins
b. Daniel to provide article on: FireFish
c. Pete to provide article on: Blue Linkia
d. Barry to provide article on: Yellow Tangs
6. Also including:
a. Past Meetings
b. TOTM
c. Calendar
d. Submit Q&A's
7. Update article possibly on "Scar"?
8. Any additional info to be forwarded to Adam in Austin
V. MAAST INVOLVEMENT:
A. Business cards to be done
B. PayPal
1. Credit Card only - not yet in position to get CC from them.
C. No sale on T-Shirts
D. TOTM:
1. T Shirt for every winner - all approved
2. Pete to post "prize" of T Shirt
3. Needs Chris' help to post/update TOTM
E. New Member cards: $1.20 ea. (total of 500)
1. Need custom stickers for yearly renewal
2. January 1st 2005 - renewals for memberships
a. 30 days before
b. Gallery is to be taken off for Non Renewals
F. Misti to post thread on November Meeting & BOD elections
G. Need to find someone to actively pursue "guest speakers"
H. Still needing an Accountant - Nonprofit
1. Daniel to check with uncle or if he knows anyone
VI. WEBSITE ISSUES:
A. Solutions needed to help with web issues.
B. Ability needs to be given to Pete to post TOTM updates/changes
C. Maybe distribute some responsibilities to lessen workload on few
D. BOD Moderators
1. Daniel brought up incident with Alex Wolf & BA's mother
a. Alex posted "PM" into thread over concerns of keeping discount
b. Moderator should be able to "step in"
2. BOD Members need to stay professional in their dealings with members
VII. NEXT SCHEDULED BOD MEETING:
1. January 9th, 2005
2. Location: Either Misti's or Daniel's
MEETING ADJOURNED