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Minutes
Board Meeting

June 11, 2000

 
The meeting was conducted on NetMeeting, on IRC, and over the phone. More than a quorum attended - Aron (late), Clipper, Gerard, Jurian, Michel, Nancy, Shirley, and Ron.
1. Report on Project Status
- Perception of preference for Headquarter projects raised and discussed
- History of funding all projects at other sites prior to Headquarters establishment noted
- Current efforts (Agenda Item 2, below) to seek other sites with principals pointed to
- Current intention (Agenda Item 6, below) to site an antenna in Canada pointed to
- Personal agenda by some on the Board to fund survival sites decried
- Michel removed as Principal on Pole Shift video at his request, due to lack of computer access
 
2. Vote on Proactive Project List
- No issues or questions were raised
- Format and new projects listed approved
3. Report on Public Corporation vs Private Foundation
- No issues were raised
- A Board Member had not read the Agenda and needed clarification
 
4. Report on Annual Reporting Requirements
- No issues or questions were raised
 
5. Discussion on Binding Agreements
- General approval of approach currently being used
- A Board Member had not read the Agenda and needed clarification
 
6. Discussion on Short Wave Funding Policy
- No disagreement with Ron's approach and policy
- Possibility of European antenna raised and discussed
 
7. Vote on Donation Acceptance
- Board accepted non-designated $16,798 donation
- Travel expenses of $1,942 for (2) 3 month working visits approved
- Additional $500 for Worm Beds, $450 for de-humidifiers, and $100 for Outhouse Demo approved
- Cost of metal vs concrete Storm Shelter ($1,545) approved, planned modification approved
- Insurance for corporate assets and liability deferred until July, when costs established
- Welding equipment for multiple projects deferred until July, when costs established
- Compensation for extraordinary efforts and achievements ($9,000 disbursed to 5) approved