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League of Women Voters of Butte County Board Meeting Minutes February 11, 2020 6:30-8:00 pm, LWV Office 635 Flume |
Members Present: Mahalley Allen, Abe Baily, Carol Burr, Sandra Flake, Andy Holcombe, Kathy Kaiser, Linda MacMichael, Elaina McReynolds, Stevi Mittman, Toni Reid, William Todd-Mancillas, and Sharon Wallace
Members Not Present: Mary Kay Benson
- 1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm.
- 2. Approve January Meeting Minutes
The January meeting minutes were approved with three abstentions.
3. Districting, Chico City Council
Sharon updated board members on the new city council districting plans happening in Chico, Oroville, and all over the state. Board members discussed whether a districting plan makes sense for a city like Chico. Board members agreed to ask the league’s observer for the Chico City Council to meet with the board to discuss her perceptions about what has been happening in the city council. The state league does not have a position on districting. Board members discussed whether the League of Women Voters of Butte County should involve itself in the process or take a position on districting.
4. Budget Committee
It is time to convene the budget committee. Linda nominated Betsy Kruger and Carolyn Dusenbury for the committee.
Motion:
Stevi moved and Andy seconded a motion to accept Betsy and Carolyn for the committee. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Director Update: Membership
Elaina updated board members about her membership report and shared her plans to track member engagement. Board members discussed how to reach members who had not renewed their memberships this year. Linda will check with Debra Barger about having membership outreach tables at upcoming events celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment planned at CSU, Chico during the last week of February.
6. Director Update: Government, February 13th Event
Board members discussed plans for the upcoming February 13th Potluck/Birthday and Census Forum at the Chico Masonic Family Center. The Chico Enterprise Record recently promoted the event in an article.
7. December 2019 Donation: $1000
At the end of December, the League received a donation of $1,000. When Linda thanked the donor and let her know that the donation was not tax deductible, she requested the money be returned. Linda returned the money and discussed options for the donor to give the money to the North Valley Community Foundation account, which would be tax deductible.
8. SCF Petitions
Board members discussed the Schools and Communities First petitions, the confusion associated with the petitions, and the work that would be involved with collecting petition signatures. League members would have less than a month to collect signatures. Board members reached a consensus to wait to see if the proposal qualifies for the ballot and then re-evaluate the issue.
9. Super Tuesday Pizza Party with CSU, Chico
The League will have a Super Tuesday pizza party with students at CSU, Chico on March 3rd, 2020. Linda will send more details about the party closer to the event.
10. Fundraising: 2020-2021
Board members began initial discussions of fundraising plans for 2020-2021 and discussed forming a fundraising committee. One idea was to host a series of fundraising events. Linda will put the item on the agenda for the March board meeting for further discussion.
11. Local Action Positions – Updates for Annual Meeting
For board members with assigned portfolio or policy areas, they should research their local action positions and provide recommendations or updates to be shared at this year’s annual meeting. Board members discussed the biomass policy issue and the continued need for its study.
12. Director Update: Voter Service
Board members thanked Carol for her leadership at the recent candidate speed dating event and shared their feedback about the event. Board members who participated in the event reported it went very well and was worth doing again in the future.
Carol is already planning voter service events for the fall election season. She is looking at the evening of Wednesday, September 9th for a potential event at the Chico City Council chambers.
13. Mita Markland Award
Board members discussed the criteria for the Mita Markland award and the distinction between the Mita Markland Award and the Member of the Year award. They agreed to revisit the Member of the Year Award at the next board meeting.
Motion:
Stevi moved and Abe seconded a motion to present the Mita Markland award at the annual business meeting instead of the December holiday party. Motion passed unanimously.
14. Portfolio Committees
Discussion tabled.
15. Other Business
None.
16. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:02 pm.
