Newtown Youth and Family Services
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
January 23, 2012 – 6:30 PM
17 Church Hill Road, Newtown CT
Members Present: Maureen Birden, Sheilah Krasnickas, Don Ramsey, Leonard Penna (Newtown PD), David Moseman, Tom Murtha, Steve Meeker, Elise Trock, Karen White, Jim Solomon, Leslie Polseno
Members Not Present: Diane Savinelli, Paul Mangiafico, Rosalie Newman, Ashley Mele, Layne Lescault, Rick Child
Staff Members Present: Candice Foster
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 PM by Tom Murtha.
a) Roll Call- The roll of the Board of Directors was taken by signing in and a quorum was established.
b) Approval of October Minutes - Motion made by Karen White to approve minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Elise Trock and passed unanimously.
2. Chairman’s Report
a) The lease for the new building 15 Berkshire Road has been signed and the renovation work as begun.
b) Working with local realtor to sub lease 17 Church Hill Road for remainder or lease. Current landlord has agreed to our plan.
c) Much work is needs to revamp the Fundraising Committee. Too much work for the few people that have worked so hard. Thank you to Steve for spearheading the Road Race and Layne/Maureen for the Holiday Festival. Recruits are needed to increase revenue from the fundraising events and new ideas are needed.
d) Discussion of FY 2013 budget and have asked Exec. Director to speak with Personnel Committee on a few issues at their next meeting; (Cost of Living Increase).
e) Employee Handbook was reviewed, no questions, however Steve found a typo. Motion was made by Shelia Krasnickas to accept employee handbook as written (after fixing typo), seconded by Jim Solomon. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Executive Director’s Report
a) Two positions are open at NYFS, Medical Biller (15 hours per week) and afternoon/evening Receptionist (28 hours per week), please pass on the information. Resumes can be emailed to Sheila Russo, HR Manager. Suggestion was to post in the Newtown Bee, will have Sheila research price compared to CareerBuilder.
b) Dates for 2012 Board Meeting were reviewed. Motion was made by Jim Solomon to accept meeting dates, seconded by Don Ramsey. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Finance and Treasurer’s Report
b) We currently are $67,510 better than budget. Key reasons are insurance settlement check, unexpected grant from CCFSA for sliding scale expenses ($10,000), plus staffing expenses are down. The line of credit has zero balance.
5. Personnel Committee
No report giving, no representation from committee at meeting.
6. Fund Raising Committee
a) Family Fun Night is scheduled for March 10th from 4-7PM at NYA. Meeting Jan 30th at 5:30 for “new and improved” fundraising committee. Thank you to Elise, Karen, Maureen, and Sheilah for stepping up after the meeting! Ideas were discussed to make the raffle items more family specific (family trips and outings).
7. Old Business
None.
8. New Business
Annual Appeal, Candice will contact Rick to discuss developing a more accurate mailing list. Annual Appeal moved from Fall distribution to late February.
9. Adjournment
A motion was made Jim Solomon, seconded by Maureen Birden, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25. The motion passed unanimously.
The next meeting will be held at the Newtown Youth and Family Services, 17 Church Hill Road, on February 27, 2012.
Respectfully submitted by,
Layne Lescault
Secretary
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