September 24, 2025 Final

1. 1
   Whiskey & Wine Results

   14 tables, virtually no no-shows. Raised approximately $120,000. Diana Wills and Melody Brier matched first $20,000; Hank matched another $20,000. Will serve as strong kickstart for Bridge to 100.
2. 2
   Board Toolkit Review

   Elevator speeches and hooks finalized. Board Member Agreement updated (includes $3,000 minimum financial commitment, photo release policy). Board Handbook updated with history, job descriptions, budgeting procedures, and board activity schedule. ED evaluation process confirmed for August annually.
3. 3
   Board Document Access

   Discussed need to improve access for members without Google accounts. Proposed using personal Google accounts for board work.
4. 4
   Bylaws Review

   JoAnn Perez and Jamie Brabston to prepare first draft of updated bylaws. Target: present at October meeting, ratify by end of year.
5. 5
   Fundraising Strategy — Love Grows Here

   Proposed shifting to more casual format with raffles and charcuterie (cocktail hour style). Suggested moving to April to avoid May graduation conflicts. Title sponsorship renegotiation with Venturi discussed. Proposed lower-priced entry tickets and $25/month QR code sponsorships.
6. 6
   Video Production

   Proposed high-quality video for marketing, grant applications, and website. Costs to be integrated into event budget.