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HomeMy Public PortalAbout160_90I Marine Science Center Minutes - 03-2011 (2) Tybee Island Marine Science Center Minutes of March 23, 2010 Board Meeting Present: Mike, Debbie, Cathy, Kathryn, Maria and John Guest Present: Chris Hintz The agenda was approved. The minutes for February were approved. .Presidents Report Mike noted that the main goals for the coming year are Board Development, Strategic Planning, and Progression of the Building Plans. He also reported on the talk he will give before the Tybee City Council for the need of an ordinance protecting live marine life on the beach such as sand dollars and starfish. Treasurers Report: Maria’s report did well in explaining the financials. It is normal for supplies to be high as we build up for the summer season. Executive Director Report: Maria reviewed the report submitted by her on income streams for the last three years. A positive note is the large percent that earned income makes up of the center’s funds. A discussion of competition for beach walks and the like with the need of appropriate advertisement was held. It was recognized that competing with the center should not be a reason for keeping someone from being on the Advisory Committee. The Sidewalk to The Sea grant is going extremely well. A facebook page will be started and maintained on an ongoing basis soon. Maria will be concentrating on fund raising for Sidewalk to the Sea and depend on her staff to run day to day business with oversight on her part. She will reprioritize and report to the board any desired revisions to goals for this year. With an approved motion and second, flood insurance will be increased to $150,000 which will more fully cover losses in that area. Primarily only data will be able to be brought off the island if hurricanes threaten. It is recognized by the board that revenues will exceed expenses in the budget. Keeping a balanced budget and operation would not allow the center to fund actual cash flows. Committee Reports: Debbie reviewed the importance for board members to start recruiting sponsors for the Kayak Race to be held on June 4, 2011. To that end sponsor sheets and registration forms were handed out. Of note is the added participation only division of the 6 ½ mile River Race. This will enable those who do not wish to race (sort of a walk not race) participate in the event and obtain a Kayak Race Event T-shirt. 20110714 CC Packet 20110707 160_090_000001 A web site, tybeekayakrace.org, has been set up. Sponsors may have their site linked from this site for additional advertisement. Half Moon Outfitters have donated a Perception kayak which will be raffled at the race. Action Items Details above. 1. Board members to review stated goals for this year. 2. Board members to start obtaining sponsors for the Kayak Race. 3. Next board meeting, April 27, at 7:00pm in the center. . 20110714 CC Packet 20110707 160_090_000002