Board Members present:  Satsie Veith, Janet Rechtman, Claire Greene, Marcia Moore, Corky LeTellier, Caroline Langen, Toni Reid, Carol Holzgrafe, Sandra Flake

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m.

Minutes from the March Board meeting were approved as read.

Financial Report: Sandra presented the 3rd quarter Profit and Loss report.  She said we will use some reserves and possibly additional funds from the education fund as budgeted; we didn’t budget $650 for the governance change toa 501c3. Income this year: $16,624; last year $18,800 including $3,000 from the Voter Assistance Center.

Motion to accept the report by Marcia; seconded by Toni: the vote was unanimous.

Bylaws Revision:  Pursuant to bylaws section Satsie had proposed by emailthat the board approve an additional bylaws revision: changing the current maximum from 13 board members to 14, in case in future  we have all positions filled and co-presidents.  Motion: Sandra moved and Marcia seconded that we increase the maximum to 14: the vote was unanimous.

Bylaws Revision by Email Vote: On March 16 and 17th, pursuant to Bylaws Article V, Section 9, the board held an email vote on the following issue: whether to amend Article XIII of the bylaws to remove the requirement that the members ratify mandatory amendments to the bylaws.  The reasoning is that since the changes are mandatory, there is no reason for the members to ratify them.  The proposal passed by a vote of 9 yes, 0 no.  All board members participated. 

Board Member Reports

Janet said our intern Sierra Josfan is interviewing long-time League members. Corky said that she and Toni are working on a presentation with a local meteorologist and someone from DWR. Suellen has withdrawn from resources committee.

Nominating Committee Report:

Toni reported that Corky has agreed to serve as voter registration director; Jennie Blevins, communications; Lisa Cooperman, Assistant Voter Services. Marcia Moore agreed to serve another year. Sandy Shand will be the new treasurer. Debra Barger and Patty Haley will serve on the Nominating Committee.

Budget committee: Toni reported on the proposed budget for 2024-2025. Marcia moved to accept, no second required, approved. Toni pointed out the need for a fundraising committee. There was discussion of the impact of the coming dues transformation and our transition to a 501c3 on fundraising and donations.

Get to Know You Meetings:  The board discussed Toni’s suggestion of smaller venues for League members to get know one another.  Sandra will provide a list of those who joined last 5 years.

Annual Meeting Preparation: Satsie said that Mahalley has agreed to be Parliamentarian. We still need an elections chair.  Satsie asked board members to submit a short report for agenda materials on what they did during the last year; deadline April 18.  The board agreed on a $150 donation to the Baptist Church. 

Adjourned at 6:27 pm.              

The next board meeting will be on May 14, 2024, at 5:30 on Zoom (later cancelled).             

Submitted by Carol Holzgrafe