Board Meeting

13 February 2021 / 10:00 AM 

ATTENDEES

Theresa Vold, Jyl Campbell, Karol Echegaray, Katie Decoux

AGENDA

Introduce new board members

1. Introduced new board members and discussed the duties for both the treasurer and the secretary roles. Katie will be Treasurer and Karol will be Secretary. Theresa remains Director and Jyl remains the president.
2. RESCUE 55021 continues to be in good standing. RESCUE has been able to pay off all the bills each month, but need a lot of fundraising to be able to continue. Lots of uncertainty with Covid.

Make action plan to get new volunteers

• Look for a volunteer coordinator (will manage all volunteers) 
• New coordinator will manage and schedule the volunteers for both events and building/cleaning chores
• Look for an office assistant to help with applications, adoption calls, paperwork and other MISC building duties with Teresa.

NOTES:

• Will create a Wishlist to be to keep track of donations easier
• RESCUE 55021 got accepted into Chewy.com
• Kate will look into Grant opportunities and apply to them on behalf of RESCUE 55021 
• Currently have 11 cats in RESCUE and 1 kitten; one cat in Faribault PetSmart
• Karol will keep up the spreadsheet with cat information and up to date vet info
• With Easter Egg Drive thru- will need Candy
• Next board meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2021.
• Create merch items for people to purchase including sweatshirts/beanies.
• Discussed RESCUE 55021 being present for a local fair; would prefer to be in Steele County Fair over Rice County Fair
• Scheduled Volunteer and Foster meeting for February 26 2021, including zoom call for people to attend virtually.

ACTION ITEMS

1. Revamp private foster/volunteer Facebook group.
2. Plan Yard Sale during June. ( Theresa has many items to bring)
3. Get Candy donations for Easter event\
4. Get together yard sale items for Yard Sale
5. Contact Vendors about Christmas boutique event
6. Plan for Godfathers pizza fundraiser

FUNDRAISERS/ SAVE THE DATES

• Easter Egg drive thru (Free Event ask for donations) April 3rd 2021
• Plan to be in this years Heritage Parade.
• Trick OR Treat Drive thru for Halloween OCt 31 12pm-3pm 
• Pose your Pet with Santa Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 (More info to come)
• Host Vendor/ Christmas Boutique (More info. to come.)
• Dad’s Belgian Waffle fundraiser tentative date ( 8am-12pm)
• Give to Max day will be in November 18th
• Uncles B Barbeque (potential) fundraiser