Board of Directors GoToMeeting - March 22, 2018

  • 10 Replies
  • 4455 Views

JulietRynear

  • *
  • Guest
on: March 09, 2018, 06:11:54 PM
Please see attached:

- DRAFT meeting agenda
- Bylaws revisions (highlighted in yellow)
- Handbook Wiki updates

Board of Directors
Thu, Mar 22, 2018 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/686135949

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 686-135-949

First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check: https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check
« Last Edit: March 22, 2018, 05:56:25 PM by Juliet Rynear »

Shirley Denton

  • *
  • Administrator
  • Sr. Member
  • *****
  • Communications Committee Chair
  • Posts: 271
    • www.ShirleyDenton.com
Reply #1 on: March 10, 2018, 01:15:27 PM
Spreadsheet of potential replacements for the handbook Wiki.

I went through about 100 wiki programs.  Most are awful.  Most we would have to host.   I came down to a handful of potentials plus some other alternatives.  Our handbook is in a Wiki, but nothing about what we are doing needs to be in a wiki, and traditional wikis are becoming dinosaurs.

I would like us to identify a small group of people to make a recommendation.  This would be a temporary subcommittee of the Communications Committee.  Jan Allyn should be in the group since she has been the primary editor of our current Handbook Wiki.   But I think we need at least 2 others, preferably people with at least the potential to be handbook editors.   I am hoping for at least one volunteer from this BOD.
« Last Edit: March 10, 2018, 01:30:52 PM by Shirley Denton »
Shirley Denton

JulietRynear

  • *
  • Guest
Reply #2 on: March 11, 2018, 11:49:12 AM


See attached for report.

I also wanted to share the thank-you letter that we received from Putnam Land Conservancy and their list of 2017 accomplishments.
« Last Edit: March 16, 2018, 05:52:26 PM by Juliet Rynear »

Paul Schmalzer

  • *
  • Board of Directors
  • Full Member
  • *
  • Science Advisory Chair
  • Posts: 151
Reply #3 on: March 16, 2018, 09:48:38 AM
Science Advisory Committee Report March 2018

JulietRynear

  • *
  • Guest
Reply #4 on: March 16, 2018, 12:56:02 PM
Please see attached.
« Last Edit: March 16, 2018, 04:10:52 PM by Juliet Rynear »

JulietRynear

  • *
  • Guest
Reply #5 on: March 16, 2018, 04:07:10 PM
Please see attached:
 
- Report
- Copy of an award by Native Plant Consulting requesting use of FNPS Landscape Award logo (with old FNPS logo).

Motions:

1. Motion:  to approve the $200 new chapter reimbursement for the Big Bend Chapter.

2. Motion:  to approve the Bylaws revisions.

3. Motion:   to approve the Wiki Handbook updates

DHigginbotham

  • *
  • Guest
Reply #6 on: March 16, 2018, 10:13:52 PM
Finance Committee Report for March 22, 2018

Shirley Denton

  • *
  • Administrator
  • Sr. Member
  • *****
  • Communications Committee Chair
  • Posts: 271
    • www.ShirleyDenton.com
Reply #7 on: March 20, 2018, 04:37:38 PM
We need to update the mailed version of the membership renewal form.

It will cost money to do so.

We have an estimate from the company that has been doing the printing.

The conclusions are:
1.    The changes will likely cost between $400 and $800.   We recommend authorizing up to $1000 to make sure we have it covered and prevent the potential of having to ask for more
a.   We will be able to update the format with our current logo
b.   We will be able to customize the letter – there will be 2 variants, one for memberships coming up for renewal, the other for ones that have expired
c.   We will be able to customize the form – there will be 3 variants – one for individuals, one for multi-member memberships, one for businesses. 
d.   The form will be pre-filled with the membership information.  The member can check their information, and can write any needed updates onto the form.
2.   We have the option of color or black and white – if we go with with color, the cost will vary from month to month but will average about $50 more than we are currently paying.
a.   I recommend printing in black and white
b.   The choice needs to be made now.

Motion:
To approve a budget change of up to $1000 to cover needed changes and updates to the membership form that we mail (postal mail) to members for renewal.

Shirley Denton

Kara Driscoll

  • *
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Council of Chapters
  • Posts: 35
Reply #8 on: March 22, 2018, 06:24:56 PM
Apologies for the belated post. Feel free to review this report as needed.

Don Spence

  • *
  • FNPS members
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 11
Reply #9 on: March 22, 2018, 07:28:37 PM
Report from the VP of Admin

Don Spence

  • *
  • FNPS members
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 11
Reply #10 on: April 05, 2018, 07:22:16 PM
This job will be posted to outside job sites as well.
« Last Edit: April 06, 2018, 10:09:43 AM by dspence »