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Attendees
at this meeting:
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RBCERTAA
Board Members |
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Guests in Attendance: |
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Alisa
Zells – President |
X |
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Mike
Grady |
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Lisa
Burke – Vice Pres. |
X |
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Andrew
Alling |
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Monty
Ruth – Treasurer |
X |
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Glenn
Willis |
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Bob
Heil – Secretary |
X |
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Paul
Weavers |
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Jeff
Adam |
X |
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Marianna
Weavers |
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Jennifer
Adam |
X |
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Rochelle
Kelly |
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Tania Amaral |
X |
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Gary
Horn |
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Lili Gonzalez |
X |
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Marcelle
McCullough |
X |
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Noble
Smith |
X |
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Jared
VanSloten |
X |
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Fire
Department Liaison: |
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Capt. Rick
Martinez |
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1) Call to
order (President - Alisa)
The
February meeting of the RBCERTAA Board of Directors meeting was called to order
at 6:30 PM.
2)
Introduction of guests (President - Alisa)
The
guests shown above were acknowledged and welcomed.
3) Call for
approval of Minutes from last meeting (President - Alisa/Secretary - Bob)
The
minutes of the last BOD meeting were approved as submitted.
4)
Presentation of Agenda Order and request for additions/deletions (President -
Alisa)
These
minutes reflect the final agenda.
5) NEW BUSINESS:
A) Fire
Department Corner (RBFD Representative – Captain Martinez)
The
Fire Department representative was not able to attend this meeting.
B) 2007
training drill Schedule
(Covered
in Calendar Report, below)
6) OLD
BUSINESS:
A) Treasurer's
Report (Treasurer - Monty)
i) Presentation
and call for approval of January 2nd, 2007 Treasurer's Report.
Monty
distributed a report showing donations of $117.00 and disbursements of $20.85.
The report was approved as submitted.
ii)
Reconciliation of prior Treasurer Report.
Monty
reported that a transcription error of 23.10 was found which explained the
balance discrepancy reported last month.
iii)
Reimbursements and presentation of current bills for payment.
Invoices
totaling $81.12 were presented for consideration.
iv)
Update on filing of our tax statement and other paperwork to maintain
non-profit status.
Monty
reported that we need to file a Statement of Information every 2 years. This has
already been done for us by the RBFD this past January. Monty also reported
that we still need to file a Registration Checklist within 90 days of the
disclosure statement. Monty is pursuing this action.
v)
Update on audit.
We
have not yet selected an auditor. Mike suggested a possible CPA who may be
willing to donate his services. An audit is not a requirement for our tax free
filing.
B) Committee
and Assigned Task Reports
i) Calendar and
Events Notice (Committee Chair - Alisa)
Alisa
distributed an updated calendar. Captain Martinez has rescheduled the picnic to
June 30th, 2007. Lily has volunteered to take over this committee.
Alisa will pass on the calendar information to her.
ii)
Website Status (Alisa)
Valerie
is no longer able to take on this responsibility, but has continued to update
the website. We need a volunteer to
assume this responsibility immediately. Alisa will send out an email seeking a
replacement (volunteer) for Valerie. Photos are still requested for all past
graduation and/or training events.
Please email them to alisa90278@msn.com
iii)
Graduation Drill (Committee Chair - Lisa)
Lisa
reported that the upcoming graduation drill for academy 34 is expected to have
some VIP participation, including Congresswoman Harmon, members of the
Volunteers
are needed for this event and donations are being sought. This event will be
Saturday March 24th at Station 2, with setup starting around 8:00
AM. VIPs are expected to arrive at about 12:00. Press coverage is also
expected.
Mike
suggested that the BICEPP Team could present a demonstration at the graduation.
iv)
Open House (Lisa/Alisa)
Lisa
has volunteered to Chair this committee since Michael V. is no longer a Board
Member.
The
open house is scheduled for May 12th. Volunteers are needed to
support this at both Station #1 and Station #2. Raffle prize donations are
being sought for this event. The raffle serves to draw attention to our exhibit
so that we can try to recruit new members.
Mike
Grady offered to donate two $50 gift certificates from Independent Repair.
There
was considerable discussion regarding the ways in which donors could be recognized
for their donations. It was suggested that those interested get together and
come up with a suggestion for what should be offered.
Rochelle
presented a suggestion that we model our recognition based upon that used by
other organizations.
Marcelle
and Rochelle will form a team to draft a recognition approach for this and
other events.
It
was also requested that the secretary (Bob) provide a copy of our current
sponsor recognition policy to the web master.
v)
LeBoutique (Rochelle/Alisa)
An
inventory of CERT apparel and miscellaneous items has been completed. Some
items were identified which had not been previously offered in response to
donations. There was discussion about adding these to the list of items given
to recognize donors. It was decided that the lapel pins and patches would be
added to the items offered in recognition of donations. Rochelle has sent out
an email to BOD members providing details of where inventory material is
currently being stored. An excel spreadsheet is now being used to track
inventory, including emergency supplies and USAR equipment. Rochelle is seeking
information to help her document the value of the material being held in
inventory.
Rochelle
also reported that she has provided a collection of CERT apparel to Mike for
storage at his place of business.
Mike
suggested that we could place the names of sponsors on t-shirts given to
donors.
It
was suggested that generic CERT caps be given to the VIPs attending the
upcoming academy 34 graduation.
vi)
Funding and Equipment (Mike G./Monty)
Monty
reported that we have almost all of the equipment required for our USAR team.
This has been labeled and will be stored in the trailer.
The
Red Cross (thanks to Jared) has donated a quantity of First Aid supplies to
RBCERTAA.
Monty
distributed a "wish list" he believes we should add to out current
trailer store of emergency equipment. Monty is soliciting additions or
corrections to the list as well as donations of this material.
Mike
reported that the Rotary Club, which has committed to a $2500 donation to CERT,
is holding a fundraiser on March 3rd at 6:00 PM to raise funds for
CERT. Members are encouraged to attend. Mike presented a flier on this event
raiser and requested that the flier be sent out to CERT members with an email
announcement.
vii)
USAR (Committee Chair - Mike G.)
Mike
reported that Captain Martinez has asked that all USAR team members attend the
current CERT academy as a refresher of CERT skills. Mike also stated that he
was quite pleased with the participation of the CERT Alumni at the first
Academy class.
Mike
also reported that there is a plan to have two BICEPP teams from RBCERT in the
next competition.
The
next USAR team meeting will be Feb 13th at 6:30, at Station 1.
7)
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The
next Board Meeting will be March 6th, 2007 (Alisa)
The
current
The
Northrop Grumman Amateur Radio Swap meet has offered to place RBCERT Academy
Applications at the registration table. This meets once per month on the last
Saturday of the month at the Northrop Grumman site on
Jared
asked the board members to consider what kind of announcements should be placed
on the Redondo Beach Emergency Radio service.
Alisa
reported that Chief Hyink requested that she alert us
to the California Volunteers workshop being held on March 7th and 8th.
Alisa distributed a flier on this subject.
Mike
suggested that we consider asking the local disaster communications (DCS) team
to attend our Perry Park drills and plan to participate with CERT in the event
of an emergency.
8) OPEN FORUM (Open to
floor, subject to Robert's Rules time constraints)
Glen
Willis, CERT graduate and former RBCERTAA Board Member suggested that we
consider adding 'Wooden Nickels' bearing the CERT logo to our materials used to
reward donors. Glen had to depart prior to the start of the meeting, but Monty
presented the preliminary information to the Board. The action was tabled
pending Executive BOD discussion.
Lily
reported that the RB PD has reported numerous residential burglaries in the
Paul
Weavers presented a letter he received inviting RBCERTAA to participate in the
annual Redondo Beach Memorial Day parade on May 28th. CERT has participated in
this in past years. If we wish to participate this year we need to respond by
in a timely manner. There is not expected to be a fee for CERT to participate
in this. Paul has passed the information to the Board for consideration. Paul
offered to help to organize this event and Lily offered to assist him. The BOD
voted to approve pursuing participation in this event, given that there is no
fee for our participation.
Monty
reported that a 911 memorial fund raiser was held today (Feb 6th,
2007) in
It
was noted that the mayor attended the first CERT class.
The
annual Superbowl 10K race was held last Sunday. CERT
did not participate. The next race here in RB will be the 4th of
July. Mike suggested that if we wish to have a table we should have it on
Registration day, not race day.
9) ADJOURNMENT (President)
The
meeting was adjourned at 8:43 PM.
ATTENDEES ARE
REMINDED TO PAY FOR THEIR FOOD AND BEVERAGE!
Respectively
submitted,
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Robert
H. Heil
RBCERTAA
Secretary