Trent Radio BoD Meeting 13 March 2002 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING held at Trent Radio House, 715 George St. N., Peterborough, Ontario on 13 March 2002 at 6:45pm. P R E S E N T: Emily Addison, Laura Farina, Al Kirkaldy, Anne Stevenson, Ellen Waterman, & Ryder Ziola. R E G R E T S: Kim Fielding Also Present: John K. Muir, General Manager Notice of this meeting having been made to all the Directors, and all of the Directors being present in person, the meeting was declared duly constituted and called to order at 7:00 p.m., with Emily Addison acting as Chair and Anne Stevenson acting as Secretary. The minutes of the previous Board meeting were presented. UPON A MOTION duly made, seconded and carried unanimously, the minutes of the previous Board of Directors' meeting, held on 20 February 2002, were approved unanimously with a correction of a typographical error. Chair's Opening Remarks: The chair had no opening remarks. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Physical Plant and Technical Resources: Anne Stevenson has set the building survey to take place between March 22-24. It was noted that a tour of the entire facilities, including the transmitter, had been given to her as well as Ryder Ziola by the General Manager. Publicity: Ellen Waterman plans to solicit articles for the upcoming Trout Rodeo. A suggestion was made that the newsletter become a "Year in Review". The Chair's previous helpful suggestions were also noted. The goal is for Trout Rodeo to be published by April 12th. Sponsorship and Earned Revenue: Al Kirkcaldy presented his report (see attached). Board Development: It was noted that Ryder Ziola had successfully alerted all committee members to the Board development session, which would be taking place following the evening's Board meeting. Social Convener: Laura Farina discussed plans for the up and coming Trent Radio bowling night. A tentative date of 6 April 2002 was set. The GM commented on the possibility of an open house for Graduation to be held most likely on 31 May 2002. Trent University and Neighbourhood Relations: There was no report. Studio C: John Muir noted that the Committee proposal was forthcoming. Technical details surrounding the project were discussed. Funding issues, including the expected increase in funding to accompany the double cohort as well as the ever-increasing utility costs were discussed. The financial plan and timeline submissions were examined by the Board. Kudos were offered to Miriam Stucky on a job very well done on the Studio C proposal. UPON A MOTION duly made, seconded and carried unanimously, it was resolved that a final proofread draft would be e-mailed to all Board members for their consideration. UPON A MOTION duly made, seconded and carried, the committee reports were accepted. OPERATIONS REPORT: The General Manager presented the financial statements prepared by the Bookkeeper for the period ending 28 February 2002. The General Manager's report was presented (See agenda item.). It was also noted that the charitable organisation return of information and the Rough Plan 2002 for the summer are complete. UPON A MOTION duly made, seconded and carried unanimously, the Operations report, including the financial statements and the General Manager's report, was approved. The next Board meeting will be set after confirmation of available dates of Board members. It was noted that Anne Stevenson's e-mail address has been changed. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned. __________________________ _____________________________ Emily Addison, President Anne Stevenson, Secretary