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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

EFC Community Room, 1341 W. 26th

Kevin Schaaf called the meeting to order at 5:32pm.

Attending: President - Kevin Schaaf, Vice President -Derek Golembeski, Treasurer - Shari Gross, Secretary - Liz Bugbee; Directors: Amanda Gates, Sarah Parker, Colleen Daisley, Wren Holquist

Staff Personnel: Chief Executive Officer/General Manager - LeAnna Nieratko; Marketing Manager - Heidi Yeagle, Marketing Specialist - Ash Smitham

Guests: Two member-owners in attendance.

Member Owner Comments: Kevin Schaaf provided a written response to questions asked by a member-owner at the July Meeting. The same member-owner had additional questions regarding EFC finances and the makeup of the Board. Kevin Schaaf will oversee providing information regarding these questions.

Review of Last Month’s Minutes: Liz Bugbee

Motion was made Shari Gross by to accept the minutes as written. Amanda Gates seconded. Motion passed.

Treasurer's Report: Shari Gross

There were 23 new fully paid members and 2 requests for return of investment. With the review of B1 on the horizon, the Finance Committee will aim to meet prior to the September meeting.

Motion was made by Colleen Daisley to accept the treasurer’s report. Liz Bugbee seconded. Motion passed.

CEO/GM Reporting: LeAnna Nieratko

CEO/GM Report: LeAnna presented and reviewed the July report. Sales at 26th Street was up 4% over last year, however overall sales are down factoring in the loss of Downtown sales. Cash on hand remains above the 10 day threshold. Working with the accountants, the year end report is in progress.
**B5: Treatment of Customers:** LeAnna reported evidence of compliance with all parts of the policy. She highlighted the new customer experience survey and a recent positive audit from the insurance company.

Motion was made by Derek Golembeski to accept the CEO/GM report and policy review. Colleen Daisley seconded. Motion passed.

Board Policy Evaluation: Kevin Schaaf

D5: : All Board Members present reported compliance with all sections of the policy, citing relevant evidence where applicable.

Motion was made by Derek Golembeski to accept the policy review. Shari Gross seconded. Motion passed.

Board Learning: deferred

New Business:

Annual Meeting Update: The meeting will take place at Leaf on October 20th at 3:00pm. Heidi is working on the annual report and asked for submissions from those involved.

Nominating Committee Update: There are currently 2 applicants. The Board will reach out to previous applicants to broaden the pool prior to elections.

Board Retreat: The retreat will be held inside at Asbury Woods on October 12th at noon. Closure: Next board meeting is September 25, 2024 at 5:30pm.

Motion was made by Amanda Gates to adjourn the meeting. Colleen Daisley seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:15pm.

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