FY20 August BOD Meeting Minutes
​​Cantus
Board of Directors Meeting
1201 Marquette Avenue, Suite 100
August 26, 2019


Present: Pete Cochrane, Chris Foss, Nancy Gaschott, Theresa Gienapp, Patricia Kirkpatrick, David Niles, Jeff Reed, Paul, Scholtz, Frank Stubbs, Beth Anne Thompson (via phone)
Absent:  Jonathan Guyton, Craig Shulstad, Kevin Stocks
Staff: Joe Heitz, Sam Green
Guest: Barb Thomas
 
BOARD AGENDA

  1. Jeff: Call to order                                                                                                      5:30 pm
    1. Approve: Minutes of FY19 July Meeting
Motion: Nancy Gaschott, 2nd: Chris Foss; approved unanimously without discussion.


  1. Jeff welcomed Theresa and Frank as full time board members and introduced Barb Thomas who is both a former Cantus board member and a prospective “new” Cantus board member.
  2. Chris/Paul: Questions on Artistic Council Report
    • The ensemble has had several one-off performances, including two well-received Idol auction item performances, as they prepare for the launch of One Giant Leap, the fall program.
    • Alex Nishibun, the new singer, is settling in well and the singers appreciate working with him.
    • Cantus performing “Bring the Sing” at the State Fair for Classical MPR.
  3. Joe: Questions/Comments on Executive Director Report
    1. Joe is performing many administrative tasks as a result of Joey and Kelsey’s departures.
    2. There have only been two applicants for the Marketing/Development position and the candidates have little to no development experience. Any referrals would be welcome.
    3. Discussion as to how board members can provide assistance to the organization, including with concerts.           
  4. Nancy: Questions/Comments on Treasurer's Report
    1. Finance Committee met to discuss role of treasurer/chair of the Finance Committee.
    2. Cantus closed its fiscal year with a $40,000 surplus.
    3. Financial policies will be reviewed in the future.
    4. Cantus auditors will be on site the week of September 23rd.
  5. Joe: Questions/Comments on Engagement
    1. Jonathan’s written report contained helpful information/data.
    2. Most popular subscription is all 5 concerts
    3. 25th Anniversary Campaign
      1. need to develop talking points to encourage contributions
      2. young donors contribute annually but tend to resist making multi-year pledges
      3. are we pursuing foundations as well as individual donors?
  6. Pete: Questions/Comments on Governance Committee
    1. Board currently consists of 13 members.
    2. Cultivating four candidates
    3. Goal is to have 16-20 board members
    4. Achieving diversity is a challenging objective
      1. Will reach out to corporate talent development programs
    5. Considering events to attract younger professionals to the Board.
  7. Approval of Slate of Officers:
    1. Proposal: Jeff Reed, Chair; Nancy Gaschott, Vice Chair; David Niles, Treasurer; Patricia Kirkpatrick, Secretary.
    2. Slate of officers unanimously approved without discussion.
  8.  Meeting Adjourned at 6:55 pm
Motion: Nancy Gaschott, 2nd Pete Cochrane
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