July 19, 2015
Monthly Board Meeting of MoRivCC

The meeting was held at Cooper's Landing from 12:14 to 1:05 pm.

Board Members (a quorum was present):  Michael Stacy, Gary Hildebrandt, Madeleine Lightfoot, Mike Cooper, Darren Hellwege, Vanessa Leitza, and Anna Duff.  
Absent: John Clark.

Volunteer Present:  Johnny Fox attended briefly to ask the protocol for delivering mastered audios from Summer Sessions to those who will edit the videos.  Michael Stacy will give him an office key.

Previous Meeting Minutes:  Madeleine had emailed minutes shortly after the last meeting.  At Mike Cooper's suggestion, one detail was added, and minutes were emailed again.  Vanessa moved to approve, Darren seconded, and minutes of the June 21 meeting were approved unanimously.

Financial Report:  John emailed reports effective June 30 and added that our bank balance as of July 15 was $3,157.94.

Fundraising:  Michael Stacy reported we are getting a few donations at the Summer Sessions.  The Columbia Tribune will begin publishing our activities in the events section.

Current Recording Projects:  Michael Stacy and Gary are going to Jefferson City today to film original blues by Ted Tyson and Joe Lewis.  This event is being produced by MoBlues, which supports Jefferson City Blues in the Schools.

Future Recording Projects:  There will be no Summer Session this Tuesday, as Cafe Berlin will be closed that day.  The next Summer Session will be on July 28.  

On Wednesday the 22nd, a benefit for Debra Hardin, a much-loved member of the community who is battling cancer, will take place at Cooper's Landing.  Mike Cooper will provide camera operation and cataloging.  He said it is best to run audio through the mixer; to that end, Darren volunteered a piece of his equipment as back-up.  Darren also agreed to contact and go on-air with Kevin Walsh at KOPN, announcing the benefit on Wednesday.

In mid-August, Gary will record a tour of the Hartsburg Grand.

Website.  Madeleine reported that Mike Robertson has added a tutorial on the admin intranet page for updating EcoArtFest forms and information to display on the home page.  He is also working on adding lists to capture nonprofits/environmental groups and donating businesses.

Technology.  Our repaired camera is working very well.  Mike Cooper said that Michael Stacy is proficient at connecting line feed to the mixer.  Re camera operation:  Darren will be able to help us more now.  Gary's work schedule is still up in the air, but he will help as he can.  Nathan Smith is moving to Oregon in two weeks.

Action Items from Previous Meeting.  Anna was unable to coordinate a workshop for camera operators but would still like to do this.

EcoArtFest.  Scheduled September 12-13.  Vanessa reported she has five or six confirmed acts, with others pending.  She also has several vendor registrations.  Raffle items are being requested.  Patti Farrar has volunteered to help with musicians.  Macadoodles will donate beer for the musicians this year, and other distributors are being asked for donations. 

Vanessa asked for an advertising budget of $200.  Darren moved to allow up to $200 for advertising, Madeleine seconded, motion passed unanimously.  

Darren volunteered to ask Schnuck's management for donations.  He will also set wheels in motion for us to solicit donations from MU Athletics and CoMo Derby Days.  He also suggested asking Missouri Concert Series; Vanessa will contact them.

New Business.  

Board members were asked to always work toward recruiting new volunteers.

Anna plans to start editing video of Summer Sessions at the office.

Anna spoke with Columbia's Marketing Manager, who said he could assist in arranging tours of historic buildings.

Mike Cooper suggested filming tours of local music venues, and Vanessa suggested enlisting Pam Forbes and Rocket Kirchner to do this.

Adjournment.  Michael Stacy moved to adjourn, Vanessa seconded, and meeting adjourned.

Next Board Meeting.  At 1:00 on August 16th at Cooper's Landing or TBA.

07-23-15 ml
10-22-15 board approved