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	1997 Minutes
	April 29
	June 26
	August 16
	December 16

FORT LEBOEUF SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION
Minutes
April 29, 1997

Present: Art Bergamasco, Kim Kinnear, Dottie Mahoney, Jeff Owens, Kathy Proctor, Bev Schwab, John Seifert, Debbie Spaulding

The meeting was called to order by Jeff Owens at 3:15 p.m. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Motion to approve:Kim Kinnear
Second: Art Bergamasco
Vote: Unanimous

Old Business

Finance Committee

Written reports were presented to the Board and further explained by Bev Schwab. She explained why Evans Capitol Management was chosen to handle the Fund investment. At this time, Kathy Proctor will call LPL to move the residue of funds into Evans. At present there is slightly less than $4,900.00 in the LPL account.

Scholarships

The Lions Club and the Nelson Scholarship will again be given this year. There will be no other moneys dispersed. Art Bergamasco recommended that we not give out funds until our goal of $100,000.00 is reached.

New Business

John Seifert brought up the idea of using tours of the High School during Heritage Days as a means of advertising the FOUNDATION. Terry Pepicello had indicated that various class reunions might want to see the new facility. It could be part of the Heritage Days brochure. John will talk to Benny Hunt regarding this matter.

As required by our by-laws, each year the Board of Directors needs to be voted into membership. This can be done by Proxy through the mail. Each of the contributors needs to be presented a slate of officers and members. They can then send their vote to the Board. Kathy Proctor will call each of the present members to see if they wish to remain on the Board.

The next meeting will be June 26, 1997, at 9:00 a.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/Kathy Proctor
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FORT LEBOEUF SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION
Minutes
June 26, 1997

As there was not a quorum present, no action by the Board could be taken.

Areas of discussion

• Ask Sid Brown about an audit of FOUNDATION books. Perhaps he could find someone to do the work gratis.
  
  
• Payment of scholarships
  
  
• Art Bergamasco to ask Dave Mosier about amending the by-laws to change terms to three years (staggered).

Next Meeting

August 16, 1997 at 3:30 p.m.

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FORT LEBOEUF SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION
Minutes
August 16, 1997

Present: Art Bergamasco, Kim Kinnear, Dottie Mahoney, Jack McIntire, Jeff Owens, John Powell, Kathy Proctor

The meeting was called to order by Jeff Owens. As there was not a quorum for the last meeting, the minutes were dispensed with and the Financial Report was accepted as presented.

Old Business

• Audit - Local auditors did yearly report for the State. Cost $300.00. Will be required. Will look for someone to do the Audit for in-kind service for next year.
  
  
• Scholarships - To be paid out of this years funds: Two Merry, Two Nelson, Lions Club
  
  
• By-laws - Need to be amended to reflect the following:

  Annual meeting - who needs to be notified, etc.

  Directors terms - change to three years, staggered

  Board of Directors - who elects?

Art Bergamasco and Kathy Proctor will talk with Attorney Dave Mosier and ask questions and also add attendance requirement.

New Business

• FOUNDATION is established - - - now where do we go?

  Who do we target and should we start making personal contacts?

  Board members to form Ad Hoc committee to be made up of Bev Schwab, Jack McIntire, Art Bergamasco

  Develop visitation list

  Bring to next meeting for members to select who they want to visit

  Annual FOUNDATION Drive

  Could have phone drive by students

  Could target local organizations

  Mailing lists unproductive

  Need to establish a visitation committee

  Goal . . . Long term giving

  Insurance policies

  Business relationships -- matching funds?

  CPA's and funeral directors

  John Seifert to talk to District employees in reference to payroll deduction

Next meeting Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 3:30 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Kathy Proctor Return to top of page

FORT LEBOEUF SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION
Minutes
December 16, 1997

Present: Art Bergamasco, Kim Kinnear, Jeff Owens, Kathy Proctor, Dottie Mahoney, Bev Schwab

The meeting was called to order by Jeff Owens at 3:35 p.m.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and corrected that Jeff Owens had called the meeting to order, not Art Bergmasco.
Motion to approve: Bev Schwab
Second: Kim Kinnear
Vote: Unanimous, as amended.

Treasurer's Report

$50,303.21. A written report was submitted.

• Question as to the dispersal of the Nelson Scholarship . . . Art Bergamasco handles this
• Need to 'hit' employees more. A form, to be made up by Dottie Mahoney, will be sent in the second pay period in January.

Old Business:

Ad Hoc Committee

Business List - Bev Schwab
Vendor List - Art Bergamasco

• Need a better approach. How?
• Need to know those Business owners that live in our district, but have their businesses elsewhere
• Could do general mailings and encourage matching funds with employees of that company
• Need a list of businesses that presently have matching funds
• Start a data base
• Should send a letter by April
  • Develop two letters one for support moneys and one for employees (that indicates they are a big part of FLB)
  • Could use student help
• Involve Business Week people
• Need to talk to Brian Van Martre
• Need to send yearly thank you for employee giving (Art Bergamasco will take care of this)

By-Law Amendments

• Art Bergamasco talked with Attorney Mosier regarding changes. He charged for two hours of work. Copies will be sent to everyone and discussed at the next meeting.
• Art Bergamasco suggested that we contact a local lawyer that might be interested in working with the FOUNDATION on an in-kind basis. Kathy Proctor will contact Rick Gilmore
• The bill for services by Attorney Mosier of $220.00 will be paid.

New Business

• Bev Schwab suggested that the FOUNDATION make use of some of its funds - scholarship or purchase of equipment - to show movement. Perhaps a Valedictorian yearly scholarship
• Art Bergamasco mentioned that Ms. Lilley gave $300.00 to the FOUNDATION with the stipulation that it be used toward the purchase of a color printer for the media lab.
• Bev Schwab motioned to allocate up to $500.00 for a printer:
  Second: Kim Kinnear
  Vote: Unanimous
• Scholarship for the Valedictorian was tabled until the April Meeting

Cross Scholarship

The Cross family has made available to the FOUNDATION a copy of their investments. They said that they would consider moving their investment if we showed a better plan. The plan was shown to Paul Tavana. He said the plan was solid, but could be better.

• Art Bergamasco, Kathy Proctor, Jeff Owens, Joe Gausman, and Ron Minano along with Paul Tavana should meet with the Cross representatives
• Additional questions of tax status need to be asked - Art Bergamasco will handle

Next meeting April 21, 1998 at 3:30 p.m.

Meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Kathy Proctor
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