Board of Directors
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
EFC Community Room, 1341 W. 26th
Shari Gross called the meeting to order at 5:36pm.
Attending: President - Shari Gross, Vice President - Kevin Schaaf (attending via Zoom), Treasurer - Derek Golembeski, Secretary - Liz Bugbee; Directors: Amanda Gates (attending via Zoom), Chauncey Dumbya Brown (attending via Zoom), Wren Holquist (attending via Zoom), Sarah Parker, Colleen Daisley
Staff Personnel: Chief Executive Officer/General Manager - LeAnna Nieratko; Marketing Manager - Heidi Yeagle, HR Manager - Chris Wrobel
Guests: no guests in attendance
Member Owner Comments: No comments brought forward at this time.
Review of Last Month’s Minutes: Liz Bugbee
Motion was made by Chaucey Dumbya Brown to accept the January 2023 minutes as written. Colleen Daisley seconded. Motion passed.
Treasurer's Report:
There was one request for return of equity, 30 new members at 26th Street, and 3 new members Downtown.
CEO/GM Reporting: LeAnna Nieratko
CEO/GM Report: LeAnna presented the January 2022 report.
B1: Financial Condition: LeAnna reported policy compliance, with the exception of section B1:1. Downtown sales plan adjustments and efforts to increase are in the works to address noncompliance with B1:1.
Motion was made by Liz Bugbee to accept the CEO/GM report and policy review. Sarah Parker seconded. Motion passed.
Board Policy Evaluation: Shari Gross
C1 - Governing Style: All Board Members reported compliance with all sections of the policy.
Motion was made by Derek Golembeski to accept the policy review. Chauncy Dumbya Brown seconded. Motion passed.
Board Learning
Columinate Articles: Shari Gross shared the articles “Governance for Co-op and Nonprofit Boards - Part 1 and Part 2”.
Columinate Training: Amanda Gates shared her experience with the Finance Training for Directors course.
Restorative Agriculture: Sara Parker presented information regarding restorative agriculture including that there is a current petition to include it in the Farm Bill. She will send informational links to the Board via email.
New Business:
ERC Application: LeAnna reported that the ERC application has been submitted.
CCMA: The conference will take place in Sacramento, CA on June 8-10. Chris Wrobel will present at the conference on topics related to staff hiring and retention. Congratulations Chris!
Committee Reports: The Finance Committee met prior to the Board meeting to review and discuss B1:Financial Condition.
Closure:
Next board meeting is March 22, 2023 at 5:30pm.
Motion was made by Colleen Daisley to adjourn the meeting. Derek Golembeski seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:28 PM.