Council of the Feathers Meeting – Parrot Heads of Central Florida
July 14, 7pm – Ring Central Call
Time Started: 7:02pm
Time Ended: 8:13pm
Board Attendees:
- President – Bruce Broulik
- Secretary – Ramona Legowski
- Treasurer – Gary Einstein
- Communications Officer – Amy Tatum
- Keeper of the names – Cherie Johnson
- Executive Officer – David Macaulay
- Past Prez – Amy Clark
- Past Prez – Lou Perkins
Attendees: Linda Albine, Bob Creech, Sheena and Joe DiLuzio, George and Lisa Schott, Tom Williams, John and Joan Williams, Richard Greiser, Kari Sheets, Mikko Huttunen
Bruce – Requested that you say your name and be recognized before you speak so everyone can hear what is being said and by whom.
NEW BIDNESS
1.1 Vacancies and Nominations
- President-Lou Perkins – Passed
- Secretary-Ken Baxley – Passed
- Keeper of the Phlock-Ray Wortley – Passed
All positions were voted on and passed. Lou will take the position follow this meeting and Bruce will return to the Vice President slot.
Logistics – disregard. Not needed.
1.2 Board Member Retention –
Cherie – Should we ask ourselves why we had 3 people quit?
Bruce – Doesn’t know if its unusual.
Lou – Yes, its unusual. Rare to quit because of can’t getting along with people in the room.
We did lose a few under the last board.
Amy T. – We’re all volunteers, takes time and devotion. Few people are willing to step up. It’s critical for the board to be pleasant, respectful and work together and honor a code of conduct.
Dave – Second Amy’s comments. Need to move forward and give it another try in a positive direction. Asked if Ramona would stay on, but not possible per OPs. Ramona had already resigned following this meeting. Board needs to look forward, even if disagreements occur.
Ramona – Have a full-time job and been on several boards and this one just isn’t fun or productive in how it functions. Will continue to be a parrot head and pick the events to participate in. Looking forward when the club can do that socially.
1.3 Pause and Regroup if Needed – disregard
2.1 Signatures on Bank Accounts – Gary is the only signatory on the account. Reported that Mary went into Wells Fargo bank with the club meeting minutes and was able to get added to the account. Lou and Bruce can try the same. Bruce may need to wait until he returns to FL as there may not be a Wells Fargo near his summer home.
3.1 Article III Officers
Interpretation of content on the below. Does this imply that motions cannot be made by past Presidents?
Lou has changes to propose for clarification to this and other OPs that will be presented in the next meeting.
Amy T. will circulate changes from last year for discussion in the next meeting.
2. PHounder and past Presidents will be voting advisors to the Executive Board as long as they have attended three out of four consecutive Council of PHeathers meetings prior to the current Council of PHeathers meeting.
OLD BIDNESS
4.1 Hand-outs from June Council Meeting that were not discussed
(Gary’s documents distribution reattached to these minutes)
a. PHCF Current Budget
Gary – Didn’t prepare a new one, will email it out. Did not discuss the June budget.
b. Amendments – Operating Principles (to be discussed at the next meeting)
Lou – will bring proposed changes to the next meeting. He introduced consideration to allow anyone who attends a meeting to vote (depending on the topic).
c. Council Gary 06-12-20 document
Amy T. summarized the document for the board. No discussion needed at this time.
4.2 Interim report – Report is due July 31. Amy Clark intended to assemble, but will step out. Amy Tatum was going to work on it, but Lou will take the initial report and update on Jan-June Membership, Charity, and other related. No budgets are needed. $100 fine if not filed on time.
5.1 FITA Replacement Event
Lou voiced its not the time to plan such a large event and make commitments. We don’t know what shutdowns may occur in the future and he would be reluctant to make financial commitment.
Ramona indicated this is good time to gather ideas and research so once we can we will be ready to move forward with a plan. It will take a year to pull an event together.
Amy agreed. Lisa offered that she hoped the council becomes a fun environment. President is a thankless position and the board takes a lot of flack, you have to have thick skin. Events take a ton of work, a Labor of Love. Consider a smaller event, but it will still take a lot of hours.
Amy to send out an email to the club to collect potential ideas.
OTHER BIDNESS –
6. 1 Concert –
Linda – Is the Jimmy Buffett concert happening on Dec. 5th? Bruce indicated it was premature to plan a tailgate. Wait for a concert announcement first. Same with moving forward with a Christmas party.
6.2 Phlocking –
Lou – Last virtual phlocking was just a concert. No club involvement in the chat. Is there any way to run virtual with more participation?
Amy mentioned issues with Zoom, number of people talking over each other, noise if there is also a band.
Ray Wortley concern with amount we pay the band. Club capped at $100 per hour. Consider cutting the time bands play as people float in and out. Discussion on if we even need a band.
Dave agreed maybe hour, hour in a half. Follow some of the other clubs.
Additional discussion that Ray will contact past 3 bands and negotiate a price. Tom asked if Tip Jars are present, yes they are, and if its always Trop Rock. Also mentioned is that our charities suffer as well, during virtual meetings. It was agreed to let Ray and Lou to research, but not essential to have an August phlocking.
Lou – Made a motion to turn over consideration for a better pholcking to Ray.
Ray – 2nd the motion.
Passed
Ray to send something to the board with a recommendation. Amy is available to discuss technology platforms. Board can decide if they continue or not. Dave suggested that if a August 1st phlocking doesn’t happen, a communication to the group be sent indicating that something will be coming in Sept.
Next Council meeting – 2nd Tuesday of month at 7pm. (08-11-2020)
Ray won’t know if that day/time will work as he just started back at Disney. Bruce asked if a Proxy would be available.
Last act as President Bruce thanked Lou for stepping up, Amy helping to advise, Ramona for serving as secretary. Adjourn 8:13pm
