3-17-07 Board Meeting

In attendance: Dennis Beson, Ed Kerns, Dan Deitsch, Paul Sery, Scott Briggs, Bill Morand, David Dauer
Guests: Adam Young and Betsy Woods from MCFTA, Terry from Disability Network, Audrea DeLong, Chris and Nellie Mundhenk

Approval of Minutes for 2-22-07
-Motion by Dan Deitsch to approve, 2nd by Ed Kerns. Unanimous vote.

Presentation by the MCFTA - The Show
- Adam Young discussed the MCFTA program targeted to young bands. Program entitled THE SHOW
- Proposed exchanging endorsements, providing free band pages to participants of program, allowing the winner of the program to perform at Parkapalooza
- Also proposed a link exchange between the two websites
Motion by Dennis Beson: To approve partnership with MCFTA regarding the proposal outlined above. 2nd-Bill Morand. Unanimous approval

Presentation by the Terry from Disability Network
- Terry made a presentation on the Disablility Network: what the organization does, its goals and how they would like to partner with dStreet for Parkapalooza.
Motion by Dennis Beson: To approve partnership with Disability Network for Parkapalooza. Details to be decided later. 2nd-Ed Kerns. 5-0 vote to approve. Bill Morand abstains from vote.

Discussion regarding Executive Director position
- discussed putting in Criminal activity clause
- discussed a year to year approval of position clause
- vote on position tabled until next meeting

Grant Proposal
- David Dauer discussed meeting with the Midland Area Community Foundation represented by Ken Maul
- Need Board Bios for the proposal
- David also discussed the need for letters of support from local organizations

Approval of new Board members
Motion by Dennis Beson: Approval of new Board of Directors members Audrea DeLong, Chris Mundhenk and Nellie Mundhenk. 2nd Paul Sery. Unanimous approval

New Business

Date for next meeting was changed as agreed and will be posted on the front page of the Board of Directors page on the website.

Adjourn meeting

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