Board Meeting

Wed, 4/2/2025, 10:00pm–11:30am     Next Meeting: Wed, 4/17/2025, 10:00am -11:30am

Attendees: Matt Skiljo, Kyle Walsh, Breanna Adams, Tina Freitas, Jen Kohler, Scott Daly (arrival at 10:25 am)

Absent

Agenda Items: Requests/comments on the agenda

New Business:

1. Approval of meeting minutes:

   1. 3/19/25 Board meeting minutes.  Motion to approve by Breanna, Tina seconded, all in favor- approved by Board.

2. Committee Status Updates: Accomplishments, Plans, Needs

   1. Finance Committee: Breanna (Chair), Kyle (Co-Chair). Breanna- no updates

   2. Program/Education Committee: Kyle (Chair), Scott (Co-chair).

      1.  Kyle- Microsoft for non-profits includes 10 licenses associated with our Domain Name of www.mypeha.org

●        Matt proposed use for email accounts-

○        8 Board Members

○        1 Info

○        1 Shared box for Committees

●        Kyle proposed use for email accounts-

○        8 Board Members

○        Leave 2 for future use

○        Discussed how to handle Committee Chairs

○        TBD at a future time

2. 2. 2. Kyle will present info at next meeting and will transfer ownership to admin@mypeha.org for global administration later.

      3. Matt to load meeting info into Microsoft 365 account.

2. 3. Membership Committee: Jen (Chair), Tina (Co-chair)

      1. Jen- proposed membership fees based on a survey conducted by Matt. Scott feels the price should be lower. Matt reviewed data from the survey. Breanna motioned to approve; Matt seconded; all in favor-approved by Board. Approved prices are as follows:

●        Professional $35

●        Retired $25

●        Student $15

2. 3. 2. Scott asked about lifetime memberships- Matt and group discussed discounted Membership fees to gain capital and maintain membership during the early formation of the organization- to be discussed by Membership Committee.

      3. Breanna- donation button is on website and working.

      4. Breanna- will send a membership application to Board members to review.

      5. Group - discussed ideas on short-term recruiting and committee needs- when and how- to be discussed at the next board meeting.

2. 4. Public Affairs Committee: Matt (Chair), Rufus (Co-Chair)

      1. Scott- Discussed effects of job cuts/layoffs on FDA, CDC and food safety in general.

   5. Audit Committee: Nathan Daily (Chair), Tina (Co-Chair) - No update

   6. Awards & Recognition Committee: Kyle (Chair), Karen (Co-Chair)

      1. Kyle submitted application for Certificate of Merit Award for NEHA Members.

   7. Nominations & Elections Committee: Matt (Chair), Kyle (Co-Chair)

      1. Matt – will send email to all Members to notify of Secretary opening.

      2. Scott to update by-laws to include resignations for board approval for next meeting.

Old Business:

1. Secretary: Announcements need & nomination request

2. Bylaws amendments: Replacement of resigning officer

3. Microsoft for Non-Profits: Accounts Activated 3/17/25

4. Board Website: Send head shots & Bio to Kyle Walsh

   1. Please send this in as soon as possible!

5. NEHA Certificate of Merit: Submission for PEHA team

   1. Submitted by Kyle.

3. Reimbursement of incorporation costs: Spreadsheet to be created by Breanna.

Future Board Meeting Dates:

1.      Thurs, 4/17 at 10:00am – 11:30am

2.      Wed, 4/30 at 10:00am – 11:30am

3.      Wed, 5/14 at 10:00am – 11:30am

4.      Wed, 5/28 at 10:00am – 11:30am

5.      Wed, 6/11 at 10:00am – 11:30am

6.      Wed, 6/25 at 10:00am – 11:30am

Meeting Adjourn