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
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
- Jeff: Call to order 5:30 pm
- Approve: Minutes of FY19 July Meeting
- 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.
- 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.
- Joe: Questions/Comments on Executive Director Report
- Joe is performing many administrative tasks as a result of Joey and Kelsey’s departures.
- 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.
- Discussion as to how board members can provide assistance to the organization, including with concerts.
- Nancy: Questions/Comments on Treasurer's Report
- Finance Committee met to discuss role of treasurer/chair of the Finance Committee.
- Cantus closed its fiscal year with a $40,000 surplus.
- Financial policies will be reviewed in the future.
- Cantus auditors will be on site the week of September 23rd.
- Joe: Questions/Comments on Engagement
- Jonathan’s written report contained helpful information/data.
- Most popular subscription is all 5 concerts
- 25th Anniversary Campaign
- need to develop talking points to encourage contributions
- young donors contribute annually but tend to resist making multi-year pledges
- are we pursuing foundations as well as individual donors?
- Pete: Questions/Comments on Governance Committee
- Board currently consists of 13 members.
- Cultivating four candidates
- Goal is to have 16-20 board members
- Achieving diversity is a challenging objective
- Will reach out to corporate talent development programs
- Considering events to attract younger professionals to the Board.
- Approval of Slate of Officers:
- Proposal: Jeff Reed, Chair; Nancy Gaschott, Vice Chair; David Niles, Treasurer; Patricia Kirkpatrick, Secretary.
- Slate of officers unanimously approved without discussion.
- Meeting Adjourned at 6:55 pm

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