October 27, 2005 (October)
Board Attendees: Hale, Jonah, Winston, Leslie, John, Charles, Stephanie, Mark
Other Attendees: Gina and Rose, EDIDA Executive Directors, Karla (Voicer for Hale), Don (Voicer for Winston and Minute taker), Robert Smith, Aydan Aysoy, Patty Overland, Michael Winsberg
The meeting came to order at 6:40 P.M.
Public Comment
Gina announced that there would be a Disaster Preparedness presentation at the West Berkeley Senior Center on November 5th from 1:30-3:30 P.M.
Stephanie reported that Bill Goebbler, former EDI Webmaster, passed away.
Jonah said that he was glad to see everyone.
John said that he had attended a disaster preparedness round table.
Approval of Minutes
Jonah moved and Winston seconded to approve the minutes from September 22nd. The motion was approved by acclimation.
Jonah moved and Mark seconded to approve the revised minutes from August 25th. The motion was approved by acclimation.
Approval of Agenda
Board member elections were moved to after the EDs' Report. Stephanie mentioned that Board candidate Steve Olson had another meeting to attend.
Leslie added a discussion of the Board Retreat to be held 11/6 from 11-6 at Leslie's building.
Jonah moved and Winston seconded to approve the amended Agenda. The motion was approved by acclimation.
President's Report
There was no President's Report.
Executive Directors Report
EDI received 44 green vouchers in September
Hannah Joyce Karpilow was hired as Case Manager and two clients are working with her.
On October 19th, CARD and EDI put on disaster preparedness training. About a dozen people attended, including the Vice Mayor of Berkeley. A second scheduled meeting was mentioned above, and the EDs also met with the Assistant Fire Chief to discuss improving disaster preparedness.
$4500 has been put into an account dedicated to van replacement. The EDs are working with a grant writer, Belinda Stradley, planning their next CalTrans grant application.
Work continues on the planned January event at Freight and Salvage with Country Joe.
A client mediation has been scheduled for November 16th at 7:00 P.M.
EDI won a disputed workers' compensation claim.
Some staff signed up for the Lincoln Financial's retirement plan that was presented to the Board in September.
The EDs had a meeting with the insurance broker and NIAC to familiarize them with EDI's program. They are working on setting up a driver training.
Mark Sing met with Rose and Gina to review the budget through September. A regular meeting has been set up for the third Thursday of each month.
One male attendant was hired.
EDI is joining the fund drive for KPFA for exposure and outreach. EDI will answer phones during the winter fund drive and at least Gina and Rose will participate.
Secretary's Report
There was no Secretary's Report.
Treasurer's Report
Mark met with Rose and Wilhemina and clarified some things and also discussed the form of the budget report to the Board. Some Board members showed a preference for a year-to-date budget report, and a time will be set up for Hale to come in to the office to discuss the exact parameters of the budget reports.
Executive Committee Report
There was no Executive Committee Report.
Fundraising Committee Report
The Fundraising Committee meeting has been scheduled to meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00-3:00 P.M. At the next meeting, they will get an update on the January event with Country Joe. They are looking at the next newsletter. Also, Stephanie asked the Board members to get their Board Self-assessment questionnaires in.
Board Elections
The four Board candidates present spoke to the Board and took questions, then left the meeting. A secret ballot was taken, and all current directors were reelected with the exception of Charles. In addition, Aydan, Robert and Michael were elected to the Board.
Location of Winter Meetings
Winston said that Leslie's community room and the church on Parker were too far away for him to attend the Board meetings.
It will be determined whether the church on Parker has a phone line.
The final decision will be made at the retreat.
Because of Thanksgiving and Christmas, it appears that a single combined meeting for November and December will be held on the first Thursday in December.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.