Executive Committee Minutes March 9, 2021

Members Present: Hennings, Mack, Sands, Ternullo, Bersh Full attendance record available here Welcome, Goals and Updates                                            Hennings Thoughts on a board member “job description.” Mary reviews document Danny draft. Would like “meaningful financial contribution” is good wording. Joe wonders we should provide member with time commitment and benefits received. Advancing the mission Impact Mary adds we’re not all in a single profession, but there’s a richness here Thoughts on structure for committee charter template Joe adds that document needs clarity, for example budget. He would like to see committees “break even” Eric and Brian talk about an equitable ROI doesn’t have to mean finances. It can represent value Joe talk about adding value to newsletter, via ads. Can it be done? Brian comments that yes, it’s possible if we can demonstrate ROI.  Brian’s particular focus is engagement Joe says our corporate members represent a source of ad revenue Danny asks would this backfire, since corporate members already pay a fee to join Joe says no, he thinks corporations would welcome a new way to participate with SPM Mary mentions that these issues raise questions for each of the committees and SPM as a whole Brian agrees with Joe that a new way to advertise in the newsletter is a good idea Joe talks about service on a committee being taken seriously when a budget is at stake (i.e., taking a risk by ...
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