BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MONTHLY MEETING: June 21, 2000
MINUTES
Members Present: Bill Lucas, Nancy Simpers, Holly Hannum, Jim Campbell, Jerry Hendricks, Dennis Clower, and Barbara Snyder
The Annual Meeting of the Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors, Fair Hill Environmental Foundation, Inc. was held at the Fair Hill Nature and Environmental Center, Fair Hill, Maryland, June 21, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.
President Dennis Clower called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. The president pronounced a quorum, using proxy votes submitted by absent members.
Two board members were presented for re-election:
The following individuals were nominated as Honorary Board members:
Two Board members submitted their resignations from the Board of Directors:
Members unanimously voted to accept the reappointment of two board members, resignation of two members and the acceptance of honorary members as listed above.
The Membership Committee provided a slate of officers. There were no additional nominations from the floor.
The Board of Directors nominated and approved the following members to serve as officers:
There are presently 15 individuals serving on the Board of Directors excluding the newly approved Honorary Members. Recruitment efforts are underway to bring the total membership to 20-22 members. Anyone interested in serving as a Director for the Fair Hill Environmental Foundation should contact the president, Mr. Dennis Clower.
Mr. Clower also challenged the Board members to consider future leadership positions, focusing on developing Vice-President and President positions.
Jim Campbell motioned adjourning the Membership Meeting. Nancy Simpers seconded.
Membership Meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
At 6:29 p.m. June 21, 2000 President Dennis Clower called the Meeting of the Board of Directors to order.
Minutes: Corrections to the minutes as follows: Jim Campbell was in attendance at last meeting. Motion was made by Nancy Simpers, seconded by Jim Campbell and unanimously approved to accept the minutes with additions as noted.
Treasurer's Report: The Treasurer provided a monthly report. Nancy Simpers moved to accept the Treasurer's Report, Jerry Hendricks seconded the motion and the motion was unanimously passed.
Publicity: Doug Hill has been asked about publicizing grants from corporate sponsors and announcing the honorary members. Mr. Hill will contact the Cecil Whig about including this information and possibly some photos to make these announcements.
Maintenance/Facilities: Jerry Newman and Bill Lucas are to contact Home Depot for smoke detectors. Nancy Simpers volunteered to contact DNR and other Board members about mowing around house and meadow.
Personnel: Limited funds will be available to the newly hired Executive Director to be applied toward health benefits. Other personnel concerns such as updated job descriptions, annual salary increase processes including evaluations, probationary period, and salary structure and reporting procedures will be further developed by this committee.
Education: Summer camps have been successfully completed with two half-day camp sessions yet to go: The Wilderness Camp for Ages 11-13 is set for July 17th -21st (leave no trace camping) and Day Camp for Ages 10-13.
Fundraising: The following civic organizations have donated funds as part of the fundraising efforts of the Community and Civic Organization subcommittee: American Legion of Elkton and American Legion of Rising Sun. Group discussed the need to include in the updated slide presentation information that explains the relationship of the FHNC/Environmental Foundation to DNR and to also add equestrian slides. Need summary of future needs and partnering. The committee is requesting funds in the amount of $128 to replicate the revised slide show. Motion was made by Nancy Simpers, seconded by Bill Lucas and unanimously approved to allocate $128 for additional slides.
Barb Snyder is to contact Bill Ide regarding slide show that he had been working on.
Fundraising for Membership: Bob Carroll stated that 10 board members have responded to Board Pledges, leaving 5-7 members that have not responded. The goal is $2000 from Board members.
In addition, each board member is challenged to bring in at least two new members to increase membership funds by $1300. Discussion followed on how to establish a membership renewal system that is cost effective, timely, and establishes criteria for dropping members who do not renew their membership. This item will be discussed at the next meeting.
Continued support was offered by the Board to partner with the educational and environmental components of the Garrett Island initiative.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.