new business
Air
Conditioning - Discussion was held about possible installation of a
new air conditioning unit for center. Newer upright fan model/styles
and use of fans were discussed for noise reduction as thought to be
quieter (but perhaps more expensive). Room size: 1500 BTU. Scott
stated current A/C works well if meeting members put air on 2 hours
prior to cool room off in summer months.
Rug
Cleaning – topic was brought up again with similar discussion as
before. Someone discussed having rug installed for approx.. $2,500
vs. cleaning w. Stanley Steamer. Someone mentioned can’t clean due
to too many tears. Topic was tabled again for further Board
discussion.
General
Cleaning – Sharon volunteered to help with cleaning center (weekly)
after noon group if desired
financial review
Austin
reviewed current financial corp. information. He also reminded group
of the goals that were intended for grant/funds received for the
corporation: To establish support for local AA, NA, Al-anon, AA, DV,
Alateen. Money resides in separate accounts and 501c3 status can
accept tax-deductible donations. Austin discussed having electric
bill but not gas, may need to research.
Looking Ahead
Sharon
Welsh, consultant and last acting Director and grant writer for the
MAC organization of Leominster, MA offered to work on behalf of the
center researching and finding grants for the organization. She also
suggested developing a volunteer fundraising team. Austin asked that
she talk with Rocky about an ideal budget for recovery literature
expenditures and the possibility of her working with the Board in the
future to help cover these costs.
Minutes
taken by: Sharon Welsh
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