Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
DATE: 3/25/26
EFC Community Room, 1341 W. 26th
Shari Gross called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.
Attending:
✅ President - Shari Gross
✅ Vice President -Kevin Schaaf
✅ Treasurer - Colleen Daisley
✅ Secretary - George Kilbert
Directors:
✅ Liz Bugbee
✅ Derek Golembeski
✅ Amanda Gates
✅ Sarah Parker
✅ Amanda Kleckner
Staff Personnel:
✅ Chief Executive Officer/General Manager - LeAnna Nieratko
Guests: One member-owner in attendance.
Review of Last Month’s Minutes: George Kilbert
Motion was made by Amanda Kleckner to accept the minutes as written,
Colleen Daisley seconded. Motion passed.
Treasurer's Report: Colleen Daisley
There were eighteen new members and one request for return of investment.
The finance committee met on March 18 to review last month's financials before the board meeting. The meeting included a review of sales, Cost of Goods, and higher-than-usual utility costs.
The next finance committee meeting will be on April 20 at noon.
Motion was made by Liz Bugbee to accept the Treasurer’s Report, Sarah Parker seconded. Motion passed.
CEO/GM Reporting: LeAnna Nieratko
CEO/GM Report:
Sales were up in February by 1.1%, with bulk up 13% after having the highest volume bulk sale ever at over $20,000 in sales for bulk alone on 2/25.
CEO/GM Policy Review:
LeAnna presented on Policy B4 - Member Rights and responsibilities.
Motion was made by Derek Golembeski to accept the CEO/GM report and policy review, Colleen Daisley seconded. Motion passed.
Board Policy Evaluation: Shari Gross
Board Policy Review:
C2: The Board’s Job | The board reviewed this policy & reported compliance.
C5: Code of Conduct | The board reviewed this policy & reported compliance.
Motion was made by Sarah Parker to accept the Board Policy evaluation & review, Amanda Gates seconded. Motion passed.
Board Learning: Amanda Kleckner discussed her recent participation in an informational meeting of the PA Food Action Plan being led by the PA Food Policy Agency.
New Business:
Board Compensation: The Board discussed the Board Compensation model, including historical changes and alternative models. There was no motion presented, though the Board agreed this topic should be included in an annual review.
CCMA: The conference is at the end of May in Tacoma. Shari will be attending, as well as LeAnna.
Closure: Next board meeting is April 22 at 5:30pm.
Motion was made by Colleen Daisley to adjourn the meeting, Amanda Gates seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 pm.