Boiler Room Board Meeting
December 17, 2007

Present:
Board Members:  Marc, Catska, Cory, Gigi, Maitland, Bruce, Amy, Steve, Terri
Manager:  Scott (out going), Jason (in coming)
Intern:  Chauncey, Michael
Guests:  Jesse, Tyler, Tasha, Andrew, Eve Holm
Board Members not present:  Thais, Julia

October meeting minutes approved (no meeting in November)

FINANCE:
If all bills sent out, bank account will be a negative $2587.85
Terri recommends pulling money from savings to make up deficit
Maitland moves that the treasurer be allowed to pull money from savings as needed
     Catska seconds.  All present in favor.  Marc adds that he recommends a $3000 cap.
          *this wasn't necessary in the month of December
The 500 Club "balances" have been figured out.
Need projected income for the accountant.  Numbers will be figured by the end of January.
Accountant funding runs out by January.
Cory says Centrum wants to be involved in fundraising for the BR in the spring.
     Having a brainstorming meeting in January.
Kees Kolff has recommended finding private financers to pay off the Prays, and be paid back by the BR at a lower interest rate.
Fundraising committee currently consists of:  Bruce, Cory, Catska, Gigi, Jason, Terri, Steve and Chauncey.  They will be meeting after the Board Meeting.

BUILDING:
Neighbors have put up a fence in back, effectively blocking access to the back sitting area.
Smoking in alley has become issue with other neighbor.  They are possibly seeking to fence off the alley?
Sign design has been submitted for permit.
Building a corner desk.
Jason changing all lights to LED to save on electric bill.

SCOTT:
Michael did excellent job on Embers of December.  $300 income.  11 am - 3 am with no complaints.
"Girl Sam" is the new coffeehouse intern.
Scott's last meeting.
Chauncey working on developing relationships with outside resources, Jason is steering him towards PR.  "Actions, not just words."

JASON:
"Research master, networking king"
Has started professional internet page for BR, encourages Board to use internet.
Has expectations of Board:  respond to emails, show faces, provide needed support.
Costco will now be delivered as far as "What's for Dinner" in Poulsbo.

FIRST NIGHT:
6 pm - 9 pm New Year's Eve, in conjunction with other venues
Music:  Yo Mama Springfield
Julia will be the Board presence

SOUP KITCHEN:
Discussion tabled until January.

POETIC JUSTICE:
January 10 at the Boiler Room.  4:30 pm
"Mending the Gap: What Youth Want and Don't Want From Adults in the Community"
Will be videoed by Jason's students for the internet
Proceeds to the Boiler Room

STRATEGIC PLANNING:
Discussion tabled until January.

PRESIDENTS:
Cory motions that Gigi be instated as President as of January 1, 2008, with Bruce stepping down.
Maitland seconds motion, all present in favor.

NEXT BOARD MEETING:
January 21, 2008
7 pm
The Boiler Room, 711 Water Street