BOARD MEETING MINUTES

THE NORTH COUNTY PHILANTHROPY COUNCIL
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
December 14, 2007
The North County Times
Escondido, CA

PRESENT: Sharon Barnes, Laurie Brindle, Bill Lewis, Gina McBride, Kelly Morrison Pop, Debbi Stanley, Keith Turner, Christy Wilson

NOT PRESENT:  Colleen Lukoff, Tina Sarno Inscoe

Gina McBride called the meeting to order at 12:38 p.m.

 

Gina McBride gave an overview of the October minutes and asked if there were any questions or corrections.

M/S/C to accept the minutes of the October, 2007 by Christy Wilson /Laurie Brindle

Treasurer’s Report

Keith Turner reported the assets at this time are $13,516.34. K. Turner remarked that the Awards Luncheon expenses seemed high this year compared to previous years, although there is still an outstanding Awards Luncheon Income which should give us a brighter picture. At this point we are showing a net loss of $7,650..

 

M/S/C to accept the November financial reports by Debbi Stanley/Laurie Brindle

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Gina McBride welcomed everyone and shared the Awards Luncheon video with everyone prior to the start of the meeting.

G. McBride surprised the board by serving lunch and giving a special gift for an outstanding year.

 

She also acknowledged the extreme contributions that Laurie Brindle and Christy Wilson had given during through the years with NCPC.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon

Christy Wilson commented on the November 8th Annual Awards Lunch higher expenses that we incurred compared to previous years:

• rescheduling event
• cost of award trophies increased
• favors were included in this year’s event
• better signage then previous years
• video production

Sponsorships were higher then previous year.  C. Wilson stressed that sponsorships are a key issue in making a profit or breaking even and we need to start the sponsorship drive early; perhaps 3 months prior to the event.

 

C. Wilson commented that the center’s Red Coats were a plus with a successful registration.  Also a separate check-in table and a separate honoree check-area with photographer in the same area gave a smoother check-in process.

 

Flowers and program with cover was outstanding. Attendance wasn’t quite as high as expected due to rescheduling.

 

Laurie Bridle mentioned that NCT plans to be a media sponsor in 2008 with a full page ad.
     

A discussion took place regarding types of corporate sponsors and how to find these sponsors for future lunches.

 

C. Wilson presented the board with the past Awards Luncheon materials since she will no longer be chair of the event. 

Membership

 

Tina Sarno Inscoe absent. Mary Stanton commented Tina Sarno Inscoe gave the go-ahead to make the following changes: the membership count has been reduced since we decided to delete delinquent members as of 12-01-07. These individuals were placed in a non-member status.

 

99 Org. members / 28 Individuals = 127 NCPC Members

 Marketing & Communication

Laurie Brindle suggested that we select one person dedicated to the website; oversee and make changes to the NCPC website on a regular basis. L. Brindle mentioned that having credit card options in place is a key issue in being successful.

 

Debbie Stanley commented that she hopes to revisit marketing in 2008 with some new ideas and mentioned that she feels that the DVD will be a great marketing tool.

 

Gina McBride also commented that the website and email promotion is a key to success. A discussion took place.

Programs 

C. Lukoff absent. Gina McBride mentioned that the first luncheon of 2008 is scheduled for February 1st. Also, a tentative meeting schedule was presented and a discussion took place regarding the dates proposed.

 

M. Stanton handed out a tentative 2008 meeting schedule and a discussion took place regarding the dates and programs proposed.

Resource Development

No report at this time

Other Business:

Nominating Committee was discussed. Christy Wilson and Laurie Brindle asked Gina McBride to serve another year. At that time, the board will be able to identify the President/Elect; which will help with the process of choosing new board members.

 

C. Wilson stated that it is the recommendation of the nominating committee that Gina McBride be re-elected for another year and Keith Turner and Colleen Lukoff will continue as treasurer and secretary respectively. The nominating committee will then be able to identify the president elect.

 

M/S/C to accept that Gina McBride will continue as board president for the calendar year of 2007 by Bill Lewis /Debbi Stanley

 

C. Wilson presented two potential board member’s names and a discussion took place. It was noted that nominations for new board members should be discussed and determined prior to the January board meeting. This task will be handled via email.

 

NEXT MEETING: January 18th NCT

ADJOURN: 1:44 p.m.

Mary E. Stanton