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