FY19 September BOD Meeting Minutes
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Cantus
Board of Directors Meeting
1201 Marquette Avenue, Suite 100
September 24, 2018
Present: Pete Cochrane, Jim Dorsey, Katie Gabriel, Nancy Gaschott, Jonathan Guyton, Brock Metzger, Francie Nelson, David Niles, Jeff Reed, Paul Scholtz, Craig Shulstad, Kevin Stocks, Beth Anne Thompson
Absent: Katie Berg, Chris Foss, Patricia Kirkpatrick
Staff: Joe Heitz, Joey Hillesheim, Kelsey Sieverding
BOARD AGENDA
Board of Directors Meeting
1201 Marquette Avenue, Suite 100
September 24, 2018
Present: Pete Cochrane, Jim Dorsey, Katie Gabriel, Nancy Gaschott, Jonathan Guyton, Brock Metzger, Francie Nelson, David Niles, Jeff Reed, Paul Scholtz, Craig Shulstad, Kevin Stocks, Beth Anne Thompson
Absent: Katie Berg, Chris Foss, Patricia Kirkpatrick
Staff: Joe Heitz, Joey Hillesheim, Kelsey Sieverding
BOARD AGENDA
- Call to order 5:31pm
- Approve: Minutes of FY19 August Meeting
- Motion: Brock Metzger, 2nd: David Niles; approved.
- Artistic Discussion
- Board discussion re: perceptions of Lorelei collaboration.
- Joe: MPR will make recording available on their website in a few weeks and will rebroadcast in April for a choral showcase.
- Board discussion re: financial outcomes of Lorelei concert.
- Board discussion re: future of the collaboration concert.
- Joe: Executive Director Report
- Updated the board on status of bridge loan.
- Reported auditors are visiting the Cantus office this week.
- Hopes to have audited financials for the November BOD meeting.
- Described Lorelei collaboration as a modest financial success, huge artistic success.
- Elevated our brand, particularly with MPR.
- Thanked board members who hosted singers in their homes.
- Distributed cashflow estimates through end of January.
- Board discussion re: possible reasons for increased tour bookings this year.
- Nancy: Treasurer’s report
- Reported monthly financials are currently unavailable due to server crash at CLA.
- Presented updated FY19 budget to reflect receipt of MSAB grant at end of FY18.
- Motion to approve revised FY19 budget: Nancy, 2nd: Craig Shulstad; approved.
- Board discussion re: priorities for use of potential surplus funds.
- Brock/Jon/Joey: Engagement Committee Update
- Reported on status of deveopment and ticket sales.
- Individual giving tracking ahead of last year.
- Lorelei sales came in slightly under budget.
- Subscriptions are tracking ahead of last year.
- Described upcoming marketing promotions for subscriptions and Alone Together.
- Reported outcomes of most recent Engagement Committee meeting:
- Thankathon will be held again this year: Save the date for Nov 13, 14.
- Board discussion re: similar event right after Idol
- Committee is exploring potential sponsorship models to pursue.
- Joe and Beth Anne Thompson are exploring focus groups to analyze why our patrons choose Cantus and what keeps them coming back.
- Katherine Castille of MNOP has joined the committee, has particular focus on subscription sales.
- Thankathon will be held again this year: Save the date for Nov 13, 14.
- Board discussion re: ways to engage with donors at concerts and microfundraising opportunities.
- Reported on status of deveopment and ticket sales.
- Brock: Board Support
- Highlighted the importance of board giving to maintain the annual fund.
- Thanked BOD for past support.
- Jeff: Strategic Planning
- Highlighted need for a clear strategic plan to guide the organization.
- Distributed current mission, vision, core values, and strategic priorities.
- Expressed perceived need to revise.
- How does social justice impact our brand?
- Board discussion re: organization’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Adjourn 7:00pm