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Duck Soup Coop Board of Directors Meeting March 28, 2009 |
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Present: Donna Jones-Ilsley, Peggy James, Leo Kurylo, Cynthia Nelson, Tania Nezrick, Mary Helen Polensky, Patty Ruback
Absent: Ruth Peterson
The meeting was called to order at 9:21 am by Tania
The minutes were accepted as distributed upon a motion by Donna seconded by Patty.
MANAGER’S REPORT
Our taxes have been filed. We are getting a small refund this year.
Sales were a little less than in 4th quarter. Most days were approx $2100, rarely less that $2000.
Peggy will wait before making a decision to hire a replacement position to fill the spot that Candace left.
The April 4th potluck is on hold. The May potluck was to be hosted by Pete. The date is still to be decided; either May 1st or May 2nd.
NIU has sent us a purchase order. They are not members of the Coup. Cynthia moved and Leo seconded, that we make and exception to this rule and allow the purchase by NIU. Unanimously approved. We will review the bylaws and consider a change to this bylaw at the next GMM. (Section 4.5, B2)
The NIU Wellness fair went well. We were in a great location. We were talking to someone about possible having a Deli again. A sales person from Heritage Farm will be coming to talk to Peggy & Loreen;
Ad Hoc Committee – Exploration of Building Ownership
- Discussed the history of the building, what are we looking for in a building? o Parking, o Garden o Office o Deli o Expansion o Kitchen
There are still possibilities here in this building. Other discussion included - Funding options - Possibly organize as a coop out of state. We will need to explore the implications of this. - Explore Renew De Kalb - Need to find out how other coops moved - Talk to a local realtor
Membership
We met and talked about possible changes to the bylaws. This is ongoing. Any changes proposed will ultimately be brought to the membership at the next GMM.
A discussion was held about the history of Coup vs. Coop in our name.
The next Board Meeting – 3rd Wednesday, April 15th 6 pm with food provided by Mary Helen
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:00 am
Mary Helen Polensky, acting recorder |
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