Minerva Executive Board Meeting
July 8, 2015
In attendance: Kevin Davis, Shelly Davis, Janet Elvidge, Judy Frost, Tim McFadden, Steve Norman, James Jackson-Sanborn, Jay Scherma (guest), Amber Tatnall, Cindy White
The meeting was called to order at approximately 12:00 pm. Cindy White agreed to take minutes. The meeting was preceded by several hours of a retreat (Strategic Thinking and Planning) facilitated by Jane Haskell.
(This board meeting was scheduled for 30 minutes with a brief agenda.)
- Review and acceptance of the minutes of the May 13, 2015 meeting – Shelly Davis approved the minutes, Cindy White seconded and the minutes were approved by the board.
- Elect officers – Steve Norman noted that vacancies existed for the following officers: chair, vice-chair and secretary. Amber Tatnall’s term as treasurer continues.
- Amber nominated Steve for another term as chair and Cindy seconded.
- Janet Blood volunteered to serve as vice-chair.
- Cindy volunteered to serve as secretary.
- Amber made a motion to accept this slate, Janet seconded and the slate was passed by the board.
- Old business – none
- New business – none
- Reports – Steve noted that a written report from the Cataloging Standards Committee had been emailed. No other reports.
- Committee Reports
- Maine InfoNet – James Jackson Sanborn reported that there will be a retreat on July 10. Novelist Select has gone live and the reaction has been positive.
- Minerva Technical – Alisia Revitt reported that statistics have been updated. The Maine State Outreach collection will be moved to URSUS on August 18. There is a known issue right now with III and Lynn Uhlman has set up a tracking system; check with her for details.
- Finance – Amber reported that she is investigating use of different software for the budget and books. She is not satisfied with what she is using now.
- Other – Steve noted that he appointed Shelly Davis to fill the unexpired term of Martha Ott on the board.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy White
