Board Meetings 2005

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS 2005
Basic agenda and additional notes.
CONTACT: Sharp Secretary pro tem

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12/04/2005	BOARD MEETING TIME 1:00 PM (Berkowitz needs to leave the house no later than 5:00 PM.) HQ [Dan Berkowitz would like to keep the meeting to a reasonable amount of time, as he thinks long meetings -- except for special events such as the annual retreat -- tend to be counterproductive.] Please bring your 2006 personal/business calendars to this meeting. Accept Gerald Vitagliano's letter of resignation or vote off Board.? Advisiory Board - how do we set it up and how who is to be on it (Cliff B.)? This meeting is important, since the Board needs to assess the events of the past few months, and make some critical policy decisions about how the Foundation will function over the coming year.
	1.	Call to order.
	2.	Roll Call.
	3.	Approval of previous month's minutes (Sept. handed out and Oct. will be e-mailed).
	4.	Finances. Financial Report (e-mailed prior to meeting)
	5.	Events & Projects. Palm Springs Fundraiser Faultline Fundraiser Holiday Potluck
	6.	New Business. Improvements and maintenance for Laveta HQ. Insurance for Laveta HQ. Assistant for Director.
	7.	Old Business.
	8.	Adjournment.

11/06/2005	BOARD MEETING CANCELLED

10/02/2005	BOARD MEETING TIME 4:30 Berkowitz Residence (Dan Berkowitz will not be available during the day for an a.m. meeting on this date.)
	1.	Call to order.
	2.	Roll Call.
	3.	Approval of previous month's minutes.
	4.	Finances. Financial Report
	5.	Events & Projects. WHLA EAFW NY Fundraiser
	6.	New Business.
	7.	Old Business.
	8.	Adjournment.

09/11/2005	BOARD MEETING TIME 4:30 PM JayPG to photograph Board members? Financials to be sent to all members prior to meeting.
	1.	Call to order.
	2.	Roll Call.
	3.	Approval of August's minutes.
	4.	Board elections for 2005-2006 term. Jay Jorgensen to be voted on (as "regular" member or artist rep?). Members. Officers: President, Secretary, CFO.
	5.	Finances. Financial Report Review of Licensing Agreements
	6.	Events & Projects. Art Crawl WHLA-EAFW SWEAT Volunteers BBQ EEAC Coming of Age Fundraiser
	7.	New Business. Preliminary Discussion of 2006 Foundation schedule and responsibilities.
	8.	Old Business.
	9.	Adjournment.

08/07/2005	BOARD MEETING 4:30 PM HQ 07/17/2005: Meeting date changed from 08/14/2005 to avoid a conflict with the "SWEAT!" benefit at MJ's. Dan Berkowitz out he will be out of town at the time of the this meeting, but since the Volunteers BBQ may on the 27th, the Board might wish to meet anyway; the meeting date is being kept for the time being. Sharp & Durk to arrange for Scott, Mark and Berkowitz to "attend" by phone. Cliff Benjamin is not going to be able to come as he has to be out of town. Durk Dehner to run meeting. Daniel Babcock (did not attend) to take minutes. Jay Jorgensen to come (at 4:00) prior to meeting for meet 'n' greet.
	1.	Call to order.
	2.	Roll Call.
	3.	Approval of previous month's minutes.
	4.	Vote on new Board Members. Gerald Vitagliano (will be in attendance) to be voted on. Invitation to Jay Jorgensen to join Board to be voted on.
	5.	Finances. Monthly Financial Summary (Durk). Report on royalities (Durk).
	6.	Events & Projects. Volunteers BBQ Benefit at Hoist Tea Dance at MJ's Fall NY Fundraiser EEAC
	7.	New Business. Discussion of what the Board does: "Dealing with the big picture vs. day-to-day operations"
	8.	Old Business. Brief update on Taschen books.
	9.	Adjournment.

07/17/2005	BOARD MEETING 5:00 PM Elect Mark Nelson to the Board. Hopefully he will be able to attend via phone for at least part of the meeting. (DD to arrange). UNABLE TO ATTEND: Scott (Conference-call in)
	1.	Call to order.
	2.	Roll Call.
	3.	Approval of previous two month's minutes.
	4.	Vote on new Board Members Mark Nelson to be voted on. Jay Jorgensen, Gerald Vitagliano to be invited and voted on.
	5.	Finances. Financial Report Review of Licensing Agreements Report on Tom's Bar Report on NY EAFW
	6.	Events & Projects. Volunteers BBQ "SWEAT" Fall NY Fundraiser EEAC Art Crawl Tom's Cocktail Party WHLA EAFW
	7.	New Business. Board elections, officers/ Policy on new Board members.
	8.	Old Business. Discussion of potential fall honorees
	9.	Adjournment.

06/05/2005	BOARD MEETING 4:30 PM Rescheduled from 05/12/2005
	1.	Call to order.
	2.	Roll Call.
	3.	Approval of previous month's minutes.
	4.	Finances. Financial Report
	5.	Events & Projects. NY EAFW Tom's Cocktail Party Fall 20th Anniversary NYC Fundraiser Helsinki City Art Museum/MCS Finland Exhibition West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
	6.	New Business. Do we want to use the '05 ToFF Tag Line on the letterhead for the rest of the year? Erotic Museum project?
	7.	Old Business. Board elections will come up in two months. Add anyone before? Officers?
	8.	Adjournment.

05/01/2005	BOARD MEETING 4:30 PM
	1.	Call to order.
	2.	Roll Call.
	3.	Approval of previous month's minutes.
	4.	Finances. Financial Report Review of Licensing Agreements
	5.	Events & Projects. Tom's Bar 2005 New York Fair Tom's Coctail Party
	6.	New Business. Discussion of potential Fall Honorees Gauntlet II Benefit
	7.	Old Business.
	8.	Adjournment.

04/10/2005	BOARD MEETING & RETREAT At Scott's house in Laguna Niguel. Arrive before 10:00 AM. Plan to go until 5:00 PM
	1.	Call to order.
	2.	Roll Call.
	3.	Approval of previous month's minutes.
	4.	Finances. Financial Report
	5.	Events & Projects. (This hasn't been updated from March...) Commanders Dinner Recap Arranaga Fundraiser March 18 Faultline event on March 26/ MJ's? Gauntlet? 20th Anniversary Committee Report New York Fair/ Paglia accept award/ gift to Center? LA Fair agendized for March at LGAB and Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission Update on Dispatch
	6.	New Business.
	7.	Old Business.
	8.	Adjournment.

03/06/2005	BOARD MEETING 4:30 PM (Rescheduled from 03/13/05)
	1.	Call to order.
	2.	Roll Call.
	3.	Approval of previous month's minutes.
	4.	Finances. Financial Report Report on investment of art sale proceeds Review of Licensing Agreements Discussion of 2005 Budget
	5.	Events & Projects. Commanders Dinner Recap Arranaga Fundraiser March 18 Faultline event on March 26/ MJ's? Gauntlet? 20th Anniversary Committee Report New York Fair/ Paglia accept award/ gift to Center? LA Fair agendized for March at LGAB and Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission Update on Dispatch
	6.	New Business. In addition to the normal agenda items, I would like to spend some time discussing: Wish List for Foundation Capital Campaign: short-term/ long-term Board Retreat in April Discussion of potential fall honorees Discussion of uniform titles and spellings of Foundation events TomsParties.com
	7.	Old Business.
	8.	Adjournment.

02/13/2005	BOARD MEETING 4:30 PM (Date & time confirmed 02/09/05) Note: Scott will be bringing dinner for the meeting this time - not sure what yet. ToFF to provide drinks. Note: Mike Goldie will be out of town for this meeting.
	1.	Call to order.
	2.	Roll Call.
	3.	Approval of previous month's minutes.
	4.	Finances. Financial Report Review of Licensing Agreements Discussion of investing proceeds of January art sales Discussion of 2005 Budget
	5.	Events & Projects. Commanders Dinner Events at Faultline and MJ's 20th Anniversary Committee LA EAW agendized for March at LGAB and Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission Update on Dispatch
	6.	New Business. Report on meeting with Fran Solomon
	7.	Old Business.
	8.	Adjournment.

01/09/2005	BOARD MEETING 4:30 PM Moved from 01/02/05 at the 12/05/04 board meeting.
	1.	Call to order.
	2.	Roll Call.
	3.	Approval of previous month's minutes.
	4.	Finances. Financial Report Review of Licensing Agreements Discussion of 2005 Budget Member Dues: Raise to $50 (Recruit); $125 (Seaman); $300 (Commander)?
	5.	Events & Projects. Holiday Potluck Recap Commanders Dinner February 19 Faultline and MJ's? 20th Anniversary Committee Report
	6.	New Business. West Hollywood Museum proposal Website, online gallery, 20th Anniversary exhibition
	7.	Old Business.
	8.	Adjournment.