LMN Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
September 23, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rich Nielson, Evelyn Nielson, Mike Hammack, Jeanie Springer, Debbie Kyrouac, Rich Bradley, Arthur Williams, Jim Doyle, Robin Hagan, Jane Schnell. Aleta Meyer. Chapter Adviser: Troy Leupke
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Rich B moved acceptance of the August minutes; second, Jeanie. Carried.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Rich N said Susan Bogle has agreed to help LMN organize its participation in the Big Give. He will appoint a committee, including Jane, to work with Susan.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Rich B moved acceptance of the Treasurer’s report; second, Jim. Carried. Bank balance at the end of July: $6149.97.
VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Jim had no comment beyond his filed report
PAST PRES. REPORT: Rich B had no comment.
COMMUNICATIONS REPORT: Marilyn was absent but filed a report. Rich N noted we are getting more traffic on our website and Facebook page.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Cheryl Trock was not present but filed a report.
PROJECTS REPORT: Jeanie provided her report ahead of the meeting. She said she was deleting the name of the person requesting approval of a project for privacy considerations since this information is now placed on our website.
EDUCATION REPORT: Mike said all members of the current class should graduate and 26 of 28 should certify. Fourteen are expected to double certify. He filed a membership report. Rich N said the two new education co-chairs should be on the LMN board. Jeanie moved Debra Eames and Rick Corbell be added as members of the board. Second, Mike. Carried
OUTREACH REPORT: Debbie stated she has completed the inventory of the travelling trunks. She said Darlene Varga had added a number of insect specimens to the butterfly trunk making it a more valuable asset.
CHAPTER ADVISOR: Troy described some changes planned for the Comal County fairgrounds, and where the LMN booth will be. We will be included in the nature section, an improvement over last year.
OTHER BUSINESS: Evelyn described preparations for the chapter annual meeting and Christmas party. She and Rich will barbeque the turkey. Troy volunteered to smoke the ham. Evelyn will announce dates by which members must sign up at the next chapter meeting.
Rich N said the board should consider a donation to State Office to help offset the cost of the annual meeting. Aleta moved the chapter donate $100 to State Office. Second, Jeanie. Motion failed.
Rich N requested committee chairs submit budget needs for next year. So far, he has received only Education’s.
Rich B asked the board executive to email him if they intend to run for office again next year. He will be putting together a slate of candidates.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
REPORT 1: TREASURER
REPORT 2: VICE PRESIDENT
There has been one submission so far for the Community Recognition Award. That one is for the CCCA.
There will be a geology-oriented field trip for the chapter to be led by Joe and Jane Finneran on Oct. 15. This will be limited to 10 participants on a first come basis. AT for this trip is pending review by the projects committee.
REPORT 3: COMMUNICATIONS
To:
Board of Directors, LMN Chapter
From:
MJ McFarland, Director, Communications
mcfarland1953@sbcglobal.net
210-317-1332
Date:
September 23, 2019
Re:
Communications Director Report No. 9
_________________________________________________________________________________________
1.
Director:
Records retention policy remains tabled.
2.
Historian/Archivist
– Overview of chapter records & historical documents continues. 2019 Scrapbook
in progress – adding content as the year progresses.
3.
Newsletter
– The 3
rdQuarter newsletter in process with expected publication date: Late October.
4.
Out & About
a)
Sara made/managed 42 entries to the August Out & About Calendar.
b)
Sara sent out 8 Ops & Info emails in August.
5.
Publicity
a)
The August Flyer on “Black Crested Titmouse” was developed & emailed to all publicity contacts +
LMN members via Ops & Info. The information was posted by Out & About Calendar,
HZ/Stammtisch, TPML Calendar, Website, Facebook & Pinterest (new posting).
b)
Flyer for Community Naturalist Award: As of
8/31/19, there were no nominations submitted via the
website.
c)
Collecting photos for TMN State Meeting
Contests.
6.
Social Media
–
a)
Facebook Page & Post Stats:
7.
Webmaster
a)
PayPal Button for Donation Page:
TAMU would not approve a PayPal button or credit card
access on the website.
b)
Website: August was a slower month for views. If you haven’t checked out our website lately,
please do so! Thanks.
c)
Stats below show the number of views by page from 8/2 – 8/31, 2019. Only pages receiving
more than 10 views are included.
Respectfully submitted,
REPORT 5: MEMBERSHIP & RECORDS
TMN LINDHEIMER CHAPTER MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT August 2019
Active Members: 161 (includes 29 in-training Rock Stars Class #21.
Chapter Meeting Aug 15th: 57 members + 11 trainees + 8 guests (several who have applied to upcoming class) = 76
Service Pins Earned in August
2019 Golden-Cheeked Warbler: 8 (year total = 70 at 53%) 250 Hours: 2
VMS Submissions
120 members submitted hours Advanced Training: 132 hours Service Hours: 1,438 hours
Surveys Approved: 671 (23 Opportunities) Outreach=Education
Adults = 1,094 in August 1st Quarter=2,476 2nd Quarter = 4,029
Youth = 356 in August 1st Quarter=3,580 2nd Quarter = 3,368
LMN members provided Education in August = 52
LMN members provided Education in 1st Quarter = 88 2nd Quarter = 109
Mentor Meeting 8/9 @ 10 am:
Cheryl Trock, Rich Nielsen, Mike Hammack, Joe Finneran Criminal Background Check
Passed: 160 out of 161 active members. 1 active member said NO to background check Cheryl Trock
Membership Director September 18, 2019
