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League of Women Voters of Butte County Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2020 6:30-8:00 pm, LWV Office 635 Flume
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Members Present: Mahalley Allen, Abe Baily, Mary Kay Benson, Carol Burr, Sandra Flake, Andy Holcombe, Kathy Kaiser, Linda MacMichael, Stevi Mittman, Toni Reid, William Todd-Mancillas, and Sharon Wallace
Members Not Present: Elaina McReynolds
Guest Present: Kim Shaffer
- 1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:32 pm.
- 2. Approve February Meeting Minutes
The February meeting minutes were approved with one revision highlighted in bold and italics below.
“Board members thanked Carol for her leadership at the recent candidate forums and speed dating event and shared their feedback about the event.”
3. Correspondence, Candace Grubbs
Mahalley read into the minutes the following recent correspondence from Candace Grubbs, County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters:
“Hi Linda,
Wanted to compliment you on the wonderful job you did for the “Voter”. Information is great for the public, hope some members pass it on to other.
You all are doing a great job!
Thanks so much and contact me if you need anything.
Candy”
4. Mita Markland Award
Board members discussed and ratified Toni Reid as the recipient of this year’s Mita Markland Award. Congratulations Toni!
5. Observer Update, Chico City Council
Kim Shaffer, the league’s observer for the Chico City Council, gave an update on the recent Chico City Council proceedings.
6. Director Update, Voter Service, November Election Forum Plans
Carol has reserved the Chico City Council chambers on September 9th for election forums, including the Chico City Council election and perhaps also the Board of Education election. Board members discussed whether to hold traditional forums or candidate speed dating events.
7. Social Policy Action Plan: Proposed Update
Board members discussed the purpose of the league’s policy action plans. Stevi and Carol shared their suggestions for updating the league’s housing position. Board members discussed whether and how the league should revise the league’s housing position, as well as its other action plans, and agreed to have another meeting to discuss this issue. Linda explained the league’s process for creating or revising action plans and explained her role in upholding that process.
Motion:
Kathy moved and William seconded a motion to: (1) add to the Annual Meeting agenda an item asking league members to approve a revision of the league’s housing position and (2) hold a meeting for member consensus on the proposed revisions on April 7th at 6:30 pm. Motion passed unanimously.
8. Director Update, Observer Corps Meeting Date
Board members discussed the need to schedule an observer corps meeting. Toni suggested having a meeting on a weekday evening starting at 5:15 pm with food and observer reports. Board members tentatively agreed on April 30th.
9. Director Update, Pioneer Day Parade, May 2
Toni updated board members on the plan to participate in this parade with the AAUW. The league will have a table in the downtown plaza after the parade.
10. Director Update, Natural Resources, Water Lunch and Learn
Sharon discussed with board members the idea of having a lunch and learn event on water issues, perhaps in the fall. Mary Kay agreed to work with Sharon on this event, and board members reached a consensus to move forward with this event.
Mary Kay shared that she would like to work on updates to the league’s national resources position. She will bring an update to the April board meeting.
11. Butte County Mental Health Services Act Community Planning Process
Tabled to next month.
12. Fundraising: 2019-2020
Tabled to next month.
13. Other Business
None.
14. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm.
