PFC Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes for June 16, 2003
Attendance -
Board Members: John Austin, Linda Diane Feldt, Arun Mathur, Howard Shapiro,
Duane Thomas, Laurie White. (Laurie had to leave at the break - approximately
8:15).
Absent: Martin Piszczalski; Carol Collins, PFC General Manager.
Anne Benedict, PFC HR Director, facilitating
Kathryn Sanderson, volunteer note taker, recording minutes
Meeting called to order: 7:32 pm by Linda Diane
Agenda Review
The Board agreed to address the questions and comments in Carols monitoring
reports at a future meeting.
Consent Agenda
minutes and web site minutes of 5/19/03 meeting, resolution of support for PFC participation in GLCGA, and minor policy revisions were approved.
Monitoring Reports
All Board members having reviewed the reports, L.2 Treatment of Staff, L.5 Emergency GM Succession, L.7 Compensation and Benefits reports by
Carol as well as G.4 Officers’ Roles and G.5 Committee Principles (Board self-monitoring) were accepted and approved.
Review of the Consumer Cooperative Management Association Conference (June 12-14)
Board members compared notes and impressions, and agreed that much was learned that will be of value in guiding PFC in the coming year.
The growing sense of community within the national cooperative movement was also acknowledged and applauded. Sharing ideas, methods,
and solutions to common problems benefits all co-ops.
Committee Assignments
Board Development: Linda Diane (chair), Howard, John. Possible: Duane.
GM Evaluation: Linda Diane (chair), Arun, John. Possible: Laurie, Duane.
Nominations: Arun (chair), Martin.
Ends Policy development
The Board reviewed current drafts, identified remaining issues, and provisionally approved work to date.
Discussion will continue in e-mail until the next meeting.
Next Meeting: Monday, July 21, 7:30 PM, at Menlo Innovations (212 N. 4th Ave)
Adjournment: 9:15pm by acclamation
Respectfully submitted by John Austin, Secretary of the Board, June 26, 2003
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