Posted by creativemindsunion (Msg) on 2009-04-17 15:10:24:

Board Notes April 2009

Working through the Revision Process

Members Present: Kathy, Christina, Cherise, Meg, Kristin, Richard, John, Bill E. (Welcome our newly elected member)

Visitors: Pip, Damon, Randall Head

Financial Report: Partial payment made $300 to mortgage with another $300 due on April 24th; $500 due for Utilities on April 20th; $250 due for Insight (collective fundraising is currently managing this balance)

Ky Colonels Grant submitted in conjunction with USGBC offer to take Brick House Community Center on as a design charrette relative to affordable greenovation options

Proposal of changes to Bylaws debated with regards to which proposed changes would be taken into consideration first... many concerns were put forward regarding ongoing tabled proposals and the return of old members in relation to addressing these issues... Agreement was reached to considered proposed changes in parts and pieces as an ongoing commitment to review all proposals.

Proposal to amend Article 3 with exceptions to specific language which would alter co-chairperson posts. Language allows for range voting and for continuation of exectutive board retaining co-chair facilitation. Supporting language in Article 4 would be amended with exception of proposed terminology related to range voting. The term (Democratic) was changed to (non-oppressive)methods instead of (fair, free and open) for the sake of limiting interpretation.

Approval for changes to article 3 & 4 were seconded and approved by the quorum. Christina may have had a stand aside vote.

Board agreed to review Articles 1 & 2 for next months meeting which include terms of D/B/A the Brick House Community Center and brickhouse.cc. Kristin proposes D/B/A BRYCC in conjunction with outreach projects (Building Resources Yielding Cultural Change) which partner with other community groups.

Randall offered to look into options of support from community lawyers associated with airport expansion/Highlands Park issues. Potential Lawyers for LGE issues.

Thunder over Louisville activities were discussed as buskering, tabling, water, walker talkers and street solicitation.

Outreach and promotion discussion on Local and Neighborhood action such as approaching Neighborhood Associations to apply for money in Exterior improvement/work day proposals including skills training workshops.

Discretionary funds must be sought now from council folk... call and get the paperwork today. Applications for Operation Brightside Naturescape are due also.

Many Happy Returns Week... Further Promotion options discussed such as PSA to radio stations, Emails to friends, Book Stores, Coffee Houses, Neighborhood Outreach, Local stores specific to concerts and art classes/potluck.

Upcoming Calendar was discussed:

April 24th Environmental Speaker Korey and Singer A. Hubel May 1st First Friday Trolley Hop, Oakes & Derby Street Teams May 2nd House Party Fundraisers (All Bets on BRYCC Parties) May 9th Mighty Kindness Earthday Hootenanny @ Willow Park May 9th Drumming for Dollars at the Waterfront Park Arts Booth May 23rd Shawnee Neighborhood Association in Shawnee Park May 25th Mayors Hike and Bike

Suggested events: Library Book Signing and Reading by Ed McClannahan

Self Care Workshop at the Brick House Community Center