1-31-07 Minutes
VOID Board of Directors - Meeting Minutes
Via Internet 3-way conferencing
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 8:30PM - 10:00PM
ATTENDEES:
David R. Remer, President
Daniel Summars, Treasurer
Stephanie Crist, Secretary
PURPOSE: To review the progress of current projects and to plan VOID objectives for 2007 and 2008.
MEETING SUMMARY:
1. All members of the VOID Board of Directors were in attendance.
2. Daniel Summars provided the Treasurer's Report to Board for review. Our cash balance is $1,460.65. Our total in-kind and cash receipts are $2,529.25.
3. VOID staff is currently working on several projects to improve the services our organization provides to the voting public. These include state websites, a secure database for supporter information, a voter self-education guide, and a book. All are progressing at an acceptable pace.
4. The Board discussed ways to reach out to supporters and gain momentum in supporter activation.
5. The Board determined the main objective of 2007: Develop value in VOID membership by providing members and supporters with a variety of new services, reference materials, and ways to participate in the VOID organization.
6. The Board determined the main objective of 2008: Utilize all of VOID's services, out-reach efforts, and reference materials to motivate supporters to action and to encourage voters to VOID corrupt incumbents.
7. The Board has unanimously agreed to lower Membership Fees to $15 for individuals and $25 for families, in the hopes to make membership more affordable to interested supporters.
8. The Board devoted a significant amount of time brainstorming possible outlets of our limited resources. Due to time constraints and the nature of material covered, David Remer tabled the discussion of organizing activities and monthly meetings until the next Board meeting.
9. Meeting was adjourned.
