Russian River Watershed Council

Board of Directors

Date January 9, 2008, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Conference Call

 

 

 

 

Attendees:

Scot Stegeman, President
Tim Buckner, Vice President
Colleen Fernald
Curtis Kendall
Brock Dolman
Karen Rippey

5:00    Agenda Approved – Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0

5:05            Minutes Approved – Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Abstain: 0

5:10             Officer Reports

President – Received notices for filing.  Scot would like to have a duplicate copy of documents at another address.

Scot was contacted by Colleen to ensure that a vacant Secretary’s position would not be a problem.  Scot checked the bylaws and determined there was no problem if the situation was not prolonged.  Colleen sent an email stating that she has resigned from the Secretary’s position.

Vice-President – all items covered as agenda items.

Treasurer – absent

5:20     Sub-Committee Report and Update of SCWA grant, Colleen Fernald

Colleen asked Brock when the sub-committee could meet.  Brock said that he has time next week.  Committee will meet before the next Board meeting to provide an update and review of contract.

Brock will email Bob R, Brian, and Colleen to ask for a meeting.  Colleen will follow up to ensure the meeting takes place.

Peggy received the funds from SCWA.

Tim wants assurance that there is no conflict between Colleen serving on the Board and being project manager.  Scot stated that there is language in the by-laws allowing this to occur.

5:45     RRWC Expenditures Proposal, Peggy Maddock and Tim Buckner

Tim sent out a draft letter outlining expenditures.  It lays out the expenditures for one year of $10,000.00.  The letter is also framed as a fundraising letter.

Tim would like all input by Jan 16 so he can present the letter at the Jan 23 meeting.

6:05     RRWC newsletter, Curtis Kendall

Curtis has received only had two articles.  Tim forgot to contact other Board member to submit articles.  Curtis will format in Word and transfer to pdf file for distribution.

Scot suggested that there are a number of other entities that would be able to submit articles for future newsletters.

6:10            Advocacy Committee Update, Scot Stegman

Scot has spoken with Tom Roth and Chuck Conner.  Scot wants to discuss funding raising letter/expenditure sheet.  Scot will take information from the letter and create a broader letter to present to the public.  Colleen suggested that Jared Huffman would be a good person to contact.

Tom Roth suggested bundling proposals. 

6:25            February 23, 2008 RRWC Meeting

This meeting is the first of the yearly business meeting.  Not a lot of actions to present at the business portions.  Karen has confirmation - Dan Smith and Karen Gaffney will present at the next RRWC meeting.  Tim, Scot and Peggy will put together a draft business paper to present at the January 23 Board meeting.

6:20     May 17, 2008 Event – Klamath River Basin

            Comments for event agenda

            Update on location, Tim Buckner

The people at Parducci Wine Cellars are happy to have us back.  Wine Barrel Room is available.  Remind people to wear coats.

6:35     New Items

            None

6:40     Next Meeting Agenda Items  -  January 23, 2008 Board Meeting

Approval of SCWA contract by Board

Business Paper for Feb 23 RRWC meeting

Expenditure proposal

Newsletter

Final Draft Fundraising letter

Update of grant writing

Questions for Klamath River Event

RRWC Feb 23, RRWC meeting agenda approval

6:45             Adjourn