June 3, 2019 Board Minutes

Create to Liberate Board of Directors

Board Meeting Minutes for June 3, 2019

Mocha Lounge 4635 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN

Board members in attendance and constituting a quorum were: 

Angie Marquardt- President

Josh Davis-Treasurer

Courtney Smith-Secretary

Jen Lee-Board Member

Board members absent: 

All members were present and accounted for.

Others Present:

There were no guests present at this meeting.

Call to Order:

President Marquardt made a motion to call the meeting to order at 10:14 am, Treasurer Davis second the motion. All approved, none opposed. Motion carried.

Prior Meeting Minutes Approval:

President Marquardt will sign and approve the previous meeting minutes at next meeting on July 1, 2019. 

Presidents Report:

President Marquardt updated the board on the progress on CTL’s next event; Eats and Arts. The event will be held on June 13, 2019 at the Well Grounded Cafe. Marketing for the event has begun but will still need to be promoted on radio station’s event calendars, on Facebook, and Instagram. President Marquardt said that she would like to see 10-30 people turn out for the event. The cost for the event will be $35 and Treasurer Davis proposed that the funds from this event should be allocated to the organization for operating costs, and the board agreed to his proposal. President Marquardt proposed that similar events should take place in July and August as well. The board agreed to her proposal. President Marquardt also updated the board on the cooking classes to take place at Gateway Woods. Gateway had offered for more classes to be added to the calendar; however, it was the decision of the board to fill the original calendar at this time. Board Member Lee shared with the board that she had secured several volunteers to help out with these classes and will be touching base with them in the coming weeks to make sure all dates are filled. The board decided that at least one board member should be present at all of the classes. Secretary Smith proposed that insurance be secured before classes begin, the board agreed to that proposal and Treasurer Davis will be in contact with Brotherhood Mutual Insurance to secure coverage. President Marquardt reminded the board that since the meal program has been put on hold until funds can be allocated to it, there are 15 freezer meals that need to be given out. She asked Secretary Smith to see if Safe Families for Children would benefit from these meals. Secretary Smith agreed to contact Safe Families and deliver the meals to the organization if they would like to have them.

Special Event:

President Marquardt updated the Board on CTL next big fundraiser the Million Dreams Talent Show. Marketing for the fundraiser is to begin and will include promotions on social media, poster’s at local coffee shops, and face to face promotions at open mic nights at local venues. The board will need to schedule a date for the live auditions to take place and secure judges for the audition. President Marquardt will write out all of information for the event and send to board member Lee to begin promotions. 

Treasurer’s Report:

Treasurer Davis updated the board on the funds received from the Princess Tea Party event. There are still funds to be received and go out, but the donation should be close to meeting the target goal of $10,000.00 to be donated to Destiny Rescue. He proposed that the board begin to be looking for ways to raise funds for CTL’s operating costs. The board discussed the possibilities of being a recipient of funds for the Fort for Fitness Run, which President Marquardt agreed to look into, as well as, working with a member of the Lutheran Foundation to begin the process of writing and looking for grants.

Upcoming Meeting:

The next meeting is to be held on July 1, 2019 at Mocha Lounge 4635 E Dupont Rd.

Adjournment:

President Marquardt moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:21 am.  Secretary Smith second the motion. All approved, none opposed. Motion carried.

Time adjourned  

11:21 am 

Minutes were taken and submitted by board secretary Courtney Smith. 

Signature of Board Secretary _____________________

Signature of Board President _____________________