VITA-Learn Board Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2008
In Attendance: Anne Judson, Mike Lambert, Linda Brownell, Paul Irish, Charlie Wilson, Peter Drescher, Heather Driscoll, Neil Manders, Tommy Waltz
Treasurer's Report:
Paul Irish presented the financial report which was passed.
Vermont Fest 2008
Motion made for Mike to finalize a contract with Killington. Motion was seconded and passed.
Delaney
Motion made to approve Delaney's 2008 expenses for Vermont Fest. Motion seconded and passed.
Mike abstained from voting because he is negotiating the contract.
Dynamic Landscapes
Motion made for Mike to finalize a contract with Killington. Motion was seconded and passed. Mike abstained from voting because he is negotiating the contract.
Paul made the motion that we accept the contract arrangement with Ed Barry. Motion seconded and approved.
Vermont Fest 2008: Program Coordinator
Paul will work with a committee to discuss Ed Barry's contract for 2008 and will discuss with outcome with Ed.
Open Source Conference
Paul made the motion to allow Bryant Patten to coordinate the Open Source April 4th conference for $2,500. Motion was seconded and approved.
Old Business
None
New Business
1. Peter suggested that Vita-Learn buy a SmartBoard for conferences. Heather suggested getting a loaner from SmartBoard. The board agreed. The next vendor coordinator will be the one to request the loaner from SmartBoard.
Peter asked about asking Alan November to be the Keynote for Vita-Learn November 5th, 2009. The board agreed.
ardAction: Mike Lambert will call Killington to reserve November 5th, 2008.
2. Neil suggested developing a committee to define the purpose and definition of a committee for professional development. Neil, Paul, Charlie, and Mike offered to be on the committee
3. Peter Drescher resigned as a member of the board. Mike publicly appreciated all Peter's work on the board.
4. Neil showed us the most recent version of the new VITA-Learn website. He recommended that our next board meeting be a one day meeting on February 21st. Neil will see if he can get the Coolidge Hotel in White River Junction.
Adjournment
Mike made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded and approved.
Respectfully submitted by Anne Judson
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