CCBA Welcomes Judge Gonzales

CCBA Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2012
DAVID GREGERSON
CCBA Secretary
Board members in attendance: J. Clark, K. Rylander, D.
Gregerson, A. Dunn, J. Fairgrieve, (presiding). J. Sasser arrives
12:28 PM. Staff in attendance: L. Darco
1. Fairgrieve called the meeting to order at 12:10 PM.
2. Approval of minutes from March 7, 2012. Correction: Jane
Clark was not in attendance. On motion duly made, seconded,
and passed, minutes are APPROVED
3. Nellor is not present, therefore no verbal treasurer’s report.
Written financials were provided. Nellor made a detailed report at
the general membership meeting last month showing positive
direction since last year’s crisis.
4. Old business:
a. Kaiser balance transfer: reported that bank documents have
been signed and monies transferred.
b. March general meeting recap: Fairgrieve reported that 20-25
were in attendance, board discussed efforts to boost turnout at
next meeting in the fall. Board will consider a member survey to
get feedback on direction of policy.
c. Mentorship program: Fairgrieve reports that he has some individuals
willing to serve on a mentorship committee to assemble
an outline for a proposed program.
d. Civic/Legal education and outreach: Issue was raised a general
membership meeting. There seems to be general support for the
idea, but details and concrete plans still need discussion and
direction. Discussion held (brainstorm) about ways to reach
out into schools, community, etc.
e. Office support and compensation: Committee will convene to
set date and time to address the issue.
5. New Business
a. Lease renewal: Discussion held. On motion duly made, seconded,
and PASSED, David Gregerson is given general
authority to negotiate lease terms, subject to board approval at a
later meeting.
b. Press Releases in Hearsay: Discussion held about whether and
how to allow press releases in Hearsay. It was noted that many
press releases are more properly described as advertisement.
Rylander will draft a proposed policy for board approval.
c. Veterans Court use of ListServ: Darco reports that requests have
been made to use the listserv for announcements. Consensus is
that these are better done through Hearsay Magazine.
d. Membership fee scale options: Fairgrieve reports on dues for
comparable sister organizations to compare value against what
CCBA charges. Discussion held. No consensus at this time for
change in existing policy. On motion duly motion, seconded,
and made, the board approved a change in policy to bifurcate
dues through the year, with September to be a “grace month” for
membership benefits until dues are renewed.
e. Use of Mila’s accountant for training Lisa: Darco seeks approval
to have information accountant consultation, at no cost, but
nevertheless with nondisclosure provisions.
f. VLP fundraising announcement on ListServ: Gregerson
requests an e-mail blast for the May 11, 2012 CCVLP box lunch
fundraiser event. Discussion held. Dunn suggests that CCBA
consider a monthly aggregate e-mail blast for this type of
announcement. Board will form a committee or come up with a
proposal. In the interim, in the interest of consistency,
Gregerson’s VLP request is denied.
6. There being no more business before the board, on motion duly
made, seconded, and passed, the board meeting was
ADJOURNED.
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