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December 16, 2009 Bright n' Beautiful 11:30 a.m.
Wresident Helen Johnson called the meeting to order. Roll was taken and introductions were
made. Carolyn read a letter from KAB saying that Bright n' Beautiful is receiving the
President's Circle Recognition Award for 2009. This is the 5`h year B n' B has won this award.
The minutes from the November 18, 2009 meeting were approved with one correction. Helen
said the word "conduct" should be changed to "be present" at the December meeting. With this
correction, the minutes were approved.
Financial: Checking Balance: $750.71 Savings Balance: $37,905.57. Deposits since the
November meeting totaled $4,684.12. Jean Carroll explained that there is a glitch in the
QuickBooks system that she will need to work out.
Helen had called Lisa Brandt to ask her if she would accept the position of Vice President of the
board. Lisa has agreed. She was approved at the November meeting and re-approved at this
meeting.
Carolyn, Jerry and some family members walked in the Holiday Parade Litter Patrol. Lots of
litter was picked up.
*Carolyn explained the she, Dan and Chip followed though with the board's instructions from
the November meeting. The position of Executive Director was posted on Job Service. Five
applications were received. Two were selected for interviews. Dan explained that although
Kathleen Benoit's interview was impressive, she has other commitments she would need to take
care of in January and February. Also the wages offered would require her to work some part
time in order to make the income to fit her needs. Chip endorsed Helen and stated the
importance of Bright n' Beautiful being represented at local events such as ribbon cuttings, etc.
Chuck supported the idea but also suggested someone representing B n'B could attend such
events if the E.D. was not available. Dan said that is what the board is for. Chuck made the
motion to approve Helen as the next Executive Director. Jim seconded the motion: the vote was
unanimous. Helen is the newly elected Executive Director. The board will address the need to
replace Helen as President at a later meeting.
Helen had prepared a list of 9 items she would like to have the board consider. Members
received a copy of the list. This generated much discussion. One idea was to publish a Bright n'
Beautiful calendar for 2011. More ideas will be discussed at the January meeting.
Helen said she would like board's approval to purchase a new computer and move the office to
her home. After discussion, Dan moved and Chuck seconded the motion to move the office
Worn Lewis and Clark Middle school to Helen's home; purchase a new computer in the amount
of $600.00 to $800.00; move the old computer to Jean Carroll's home for her use on
QuickBooks. Some of the office furniture, files and supplies will remain stored at Lewis and
Clark if the school will approve.
for President. After discussion, Chuck agreed to serve if elected.
Inga Larsen nominated Chuck
There were no other nominations. Jim moved and Dan seconded the motion to elect Chuck as
the new President of the board: motion passed. Chuck asked that a letter be sent to the Laurel
Mayor/Laurel City Council stating that Bright n' Beautiful had elected Chuck President of the
Board of Directors with a request that his schedule allow him to preside over the B n' B
meetings that are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 11:30 a.m.
Carolyn said that her last paid day was yesterday the 15a` of December and now she is working
on her own time. There are still some Bright n' Beautiful business
the motion to pay Carolyn
before she leaves. After discussion, Chuck moved and Jun se
to the end of the month: motion passed.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carolyn Miller
Executive Director
Bright n' Beautiful
n Johnson, Lisa Brandt, Jim Reno, Chuck Dickerson, Chip Home, Inga Larsen,
Attendees. Helen
Diana Rogers, Jean Carroll Thompson, Dan Miller Kirsti Glasgow and Carolyn Miller