ARF Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors

Abe Rosenbloom (President)
Lisa Williamson (Vice President)
Michelle Ing (Secretary) (absent)
Pat Long (Treasurer)
Karen Baum (absent)
Shauna Brummet
Patricia Craven
Randy Larson

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 p.m. EDT. Patricia volunteered to record the minutes.

President’s Report

Abe thanked Lisa for her many contributions to the board. We will all miss Lisa when her term expires on December 31, 2018. Abe asked for a volunteer to serve as Vice President in Lisa’s place. Shauna volunteered and was unanimously approved for the position by the board.

Secretary’s Report

Pat moved and Lisa seconded approval of the minutes from the September board meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved.

Treasurer’s Report

Due to very few changes in ARF funds, Pat will submit a year end report at our next meeting in January in lieu of a report for October. Pat reported that the ARF accountant is retiring and has recommended his successor. Pat will find out what the new accountant charges and report back to the board. Pat asked for the board’s approval to renew the Director’s Insurance. The board agreed unanimously.

Morris Animal Foundation Report

Pat attended the MAF annual meeting and reported that the 3 proposals that were submitted to the camelid division were reviewed.

New Business

The ARF board reviewed two pre-proposals that had been submitted for the November 1 deadline.

Meeting Wrap

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2019. Randy moved and Pat seconded to adjourn.