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Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, April 23 2025

EFC Community Room, 1341 W. 26th

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

Attending: Vice President -Kevin Schaaf, Treasurer - Colleen Daisley, Secretary - Liz Bugbee; Directors: Derek Golembeski, Amanda Gates, Sarah Parker, Amanda Kleckner, George Kilbert

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

Guests: 1 member-owner in attendance.

Member Owner Comments: No comments at this time.

Review of Last Month’s Minutes: Liz Bugbee

Motion was made by Derek Golembeski to accept the minutes as written. Sarah Parker seconded. Motion passed.

Treasurer's Report: Colleen Daisley

There were 46 new members and 0 requests for return of investment.

Per LeAnna, the line of credit was paid off and Pyramid is expected to pay for use of the parking lot.

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

CEO/GM Reporting: LeAnna Nieratko

CEO/GM Report: LeAnna presented and reviewed the March report. Sales are up 5% to last year with a positive net income. Cash on hand is still low but is growing. Labor and margin are moving in a positive direction.

B7- Communication to the Board: LeAnna reported evidence of compliance with all parts of the policy.

Motion was made by Colleen Daisley to accept the CEO/GM report and policy review. George Kilbert seconded. Motion passed.
**Board Policy Evaluation: Kevin Schaaf**

C3 - Agenda Planning: Majority Board Members reported compliance with all sections of the policy, citing relevant evidence.

C4 - Board Meetings: Majority Board Members reported compliance with all sections of the policy, citing relevant evidence.

Motion was made by Derek Golembeski to accept the policy review. Sarah Parker seconded. Motion passed.

Board Learning: none at this time

New Business:

Member Linkage Committee: Committee will plan a meeting to discuss feedback and communication with member-owners and staff.

Board Budget: Finance committee will review and present to the Board at the next meeting.

Nominating Committee: Committee will plan a meeting to discuss the application and the kickoff of the election season in June.

Community Room: The board discussed the potential for use of the community room. The priority will be to get rid of the equipment and supplies currently stored in the room, prior to investigating the process for and financial resources needed to make it a safe and useful space.

Board retreat: Retreat is May 10 from 12-4pm at Asbury Woods.

Closure: Next board meeting is May 28, 2025 at 5:30pm.

Motion was made by Derek Golembeski to adjourn the meeting. Amanda Gates seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:27pm.

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