Board MeetingApril 16, 2019

In Attendance: Greg Furer, Dr. Nairn, Rachelle Fritz, Ki Kim, Terry Danko, Dan Burek, Alan Benson,

Attending by Phone: Marlene Jenkins, Mark Michaelis

Administration in Attendance: George Trauner, Jerrad Rimel, Deana Burge, Chad Dickson, Rob Lewis,

The bi-monthly meeting of the Bethesda Foundation for Children Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in the board room on the Meadville Campus, the Chairman being in his chair and the secretary being present.

Greg Furer called the meeting to order at 12:00. He opened with prayer.

Those assembled introduced themselves to Alan Benson, a new board member who attended for the first time.

Dr. Nairn moved to approve the minutes from the December meeting. Dan Burek seconded the motion. Motion Carried

Kat Sciallo gave a brief presentation on the responsibilities of the nutrition staff.

Old Business

Investment CommitteeThere was no report from the investment committee.

New Business

CEO Report George Trauner presented the CEO report. He asked the board to reach out, if they have not already, to Emma from Pike Peak Consulting to schedule a time to meet her. He told the board the feasibility study needs completed before the Synod Assemblies in June. George talked to the board about the need for a new maintenance shed. He said he hoped to have a cost at the next meeting. George told the board that as the agency grows we need more room and

that the old maintenance building could be transformed into recreation space. He mentioned financing the new maintenance building through the capital campaign.

The Petersen Foundation has let George know that they will pay for the entire Petersen Home project.

Facilities ReportRob Lewis presented the Facilities report. The maintenance team is busy prepping for summer. They have purchased a new chlorination system for the pool. They recently painted the chapel basement and updated the sound system.

George mentioned that he has tasked Rob with updating the surroundings.

Development ReportVictoria Soff told the board that recent fundraising events have gone well. The golf outing is the next event we have. Greg asked for numbers for the gala. Victoria told the board we had 230 people there which is the most we have ever had. The thought is keep this event local. Greg asked the Development Coordinators if we need to expand the events and also told them that the board needs their honest opinions. Amanda Shields told the board that to expand events and increase the donor base, they need more board support.

There was a discussion about donor events, especially in the SW Synod. Ki Kim mentioned that the venue can play a big role and suggested perhaps a brewery or pub. Jerrad Rimel mentioned that rebranding has increased our footprint from 500-900 kids every day. Greg mentioned that we need church involvement and we need to have representatives in churches. He also mentioned that if we go want to do something in the SW Synod we do something worth our time and money.

Review of Standing Committees:There was no committee activity to review

Agenda Items for the Good of the Order:No discussion.

There being no more business, the meeting, Rachelle FRitz motioned to adjourn the meeting. Tery Danko seconded the motion. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 1:04pm

Submitted by Marci Dickson, Board Secretary