Our bookkeeping is now in order. Been a long struggle to figure out how to do this, but done! Accounting on a program in the cloud (I'd never have imagined). Number Works Bookkeeping in Hood River (absolutely wonderful efficient people) help us use the program efficiently and sensibly. They reconcile the checking account, and generally keep us squared away. It is a huge relief to have this in place..
Next, we will be having a board retreat and strategic plan meeting in early June. Like the bookkeeping, we've made multiple attempts to plan. This time a new volunteer, retired executive director on a large non-profit, has come forward to facilitate, With this help, we have a great chance to focus on the questions that need answers. Writing this, it occurs to me perhaps we can circulate a draft plan for comment and input.
Finally, we have a draft, not quite finished, of an outreach document we can use with prospective board members. Not surprisingly, this too has been on the list tasks for a long time. We're hoping to have nice graphics and such and that it will be welcoming and useful
Our goal is to build a foundation that will support FWSR in future years. We are so grateful to those who continue to support us now.
--Pat
February 2021 Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Friends of the White Salmon River
Held on Thursday, February 11, 2021
Via Zoom Conference
No. 870 7481 5091
The following Directors were present:
Pat Arnold, David Berger, Jeremy Bisson, Lisa Hamerlynck, Jim Hulbert, Bill Weiler, Kate Willsen
The following Directors were absent:
John Abercrombie, Pat Connolly
Call to Order Pat Arnold called the meeting to order at 9:06 am.
Pat A. announced that Board Member April Agranoff has resigned.
Introduction of Guests Pat A. announced that filmmaker Joel Roth and Michelina Roth will join our meeting at 10:30am to show the rough cut of the SDS film.
Approval of Minutes On motion made, seconded, and carried, the Board approved the December 10, 2020 and January 14, 2021 minutes.
Financial Report The Board reviewed the January 2021 bank statement.
Quick Rounds: Board members discussed the need for more assistance on the Board. The role of treasurer is of primary importance.
Committee Reports SDS Land Sale: Pat A. led the discussion on our SDS Statement and views were exchanged on how best to finalize the latest draft and how we should bring it to the public. It was agreed that the final statement will be sent to SDS before we go public.
Joel Roth joined the meeting to share the progress of the SDS film. The rough cut preview was met with enthusiastic support of all present. Critiques were offered. It was noted that Story Gorge will be providing input as well. Discussions followed as to how to best present the film to the community. Jeremy B. and Pat A. will continue to discuss.
Lower White Salmon Coalition: Lisa H. reports that the website is slated to go online within the next few weeks. A survey will replace the originally-planned series of public outreach meetings, and that survey will be on the website.
Skeele Logging: Lisa H. reports a community outreach effort to develop a coalition to try and push local agencies to hold Skeele accountable for their destructive practices.
Unfinished Business Board Packet: Tabled until March meeting Citizen Science Month: Tabled until March meeting Klickitat Clean-Up: Tabled until March meeting.
Announcements Pat A. announced that WDFW Commission approved a regulation to allow people to train their hounds by hunting cougars. There is a local group working to bring this to light.
Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:08 am.
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