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June 25, 2026 Final
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| David Pumpelly | Chair | Present (virtual) |
| Jamie Brabston | Secretary / HR Chair | Present |
| Amber Stout | FC Chair / Treasurer | Present |
| Stan Stinson | Finance | Present |
| John Mark McClelland | Finance | Present |
| JoAnn Perez | Fundraising | Absent |
| Kevin Long | Fundraising | Absent |
| Roy Ferrante | Fundraising | Present |
| Chris Patty | Director | Present |
| Yvonne Tafoya | Director | Present |
| Susan McGrady | Executive Director (non-voting) | Present |
Quorum present — 8 of 10 voting directors (JoAnn Perez and Kevin Long absent).
Opening & Invocation
David Pumpelly opened the meeting, joining remotely due to a scheduling conflict, with Susan McGrady facilitating logistics on site. Roy Ferrante offered the invocation, expressing gratitude for the community and the board’s work and sharing a story from the recent Miracle League party for residents.
Approval of March, April & May Minutes
The minutes for the previous three months were presented for approval. The motion carried unanimously (see Motions below).
Report Portal Process
The board agreed to streamline communication through the new board portal: Susan McGrady will send monthly executive summaries to David Pumpelly, who will upload them to the portal and notify the board.
Property Acquisition & Capital Needs
David Pumpelly outlined a requirement of roughly $480,000 to acquire two properties. After approximately $50,000 in pledged funds and ~$20,000 in potential demolition savings, about $410,000 is still needed. The board prioritized acquiring 401 8th Street as the most significant opportunity for operational growth. Current holdings were noted as 310, 312, 305, and 2905, with 306 under contract.
Closing Extension & Deposit
Susan McGrady reported that the sellers agreed to extend the closing to July 30, contingent on a $1,000 non-refundable payment per property. The board approved making these payments to preserve access to the sites (see Decisions).
Funding Strategy
The board was wary of taking on mortgage debt given current cash flow and collateral limits. Members discussed donor outreach (including Hank at the Weston Grill and a meeting with the Kings), possible last-resort use of endowment funds, and crowdfunding via Kickstarter or GoFundMe to build momentum. The board discussed asking the sellers to extend further to September 30 in order to leverage the Whiskey, Wine & Moonshine event for major fundraising, and streamlining pledge collection to distinguish endowment, operational, and project-specific funds. Susan will reach out to the Kiwanis Action Club, and noted the ALPHA grant as a potential $100,000 unrestricted source, with a decision expected around October.
Grants & Staffing
David Pumpelly updated the board on the Ethic Tech grant (approximately $136,500) intended to cover technology upgrades and the salary of a new “mission support manager” role overseeing donor relations and systems. Susan McGrady reported a $4,000 Iron Mountain grant to fund CPR and first-aid training for all staff.
Next Meeting & Adjournment
The next meeting was scheduled for July 23, 2026, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. The meeting was adjourned (see Motions).
- Approved the minutes for the March, April, and May 2026 meetings.
- Established the report-portal process: Susan McGrady sends executive summaries to David Pumpelly, who uploads them to the portal and notifies the board.
- Approved a $1,000 non-refundable deposit per property to secure a 30-day closing extension (to July 30).
- Prioritized the acquisition of 401 8th Street.
- Susan McGradySubmit the monthly executive summary to David Pumpelly for portal upload.
- David PumpellyUpload the executive summary to the portal and notify the board.
- Susan McGradyVisit the Weston Grill to discuss the property proposal and funding with Hank.
- D. Pumpelly, S. McGrady, S. StinsonCoordinate calendars to meet with the Kings regarding funding support.
- The boardEstimate the costs needed to extend the operational runway.
- Chris PattyResearch crowdfunding platforms (Kickstarter / GoFundMe) for the house fundraising goal.
- Susan McGradyDistribute the approved minutes to all participants.
- Chris PattySend a Teams calendar invite for the July 23 meeting, including location and building-access details.
Executive Director’s Report
The full June 2026 Executive Director’s Report was distributed as the meeting pre-read and is retained with the board records. Discussion highlights are captured in the Proceedings above.