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Secretary read from the minutes of the 2018 Summer Quarterly Meeting when the BOD voted unanimously to change the format of quarterly meetings to an all day Board meeting from 10 AM to 3 PM, separated by a working 30 minute lunchtime, thus eliminating the Growers session in the morning to avoid duplicate reporting and to shortening the entire meeting.  \nACTION The issue of informal communications among attendees during quarterly meeting will be addressed in the future, as needed.  \nTreasurer Report Michael Novack  \nTreasurer presented a written report and responded to questions.  \nDuring discussion of revenue discussed issue of honoraria for invited presentations by Chapter representatives. Need to determine how much to request or accept as honoraria with consideration of presenter’s time and the value of the opportunity to promote the work of the chapter. Discussed policies of other organizations. NO ACTION  \nDiscussed Chapter’s inventory of T-shirts which are used to reward volunteer activity.  \nNO ACTION  \nDiscussed concept of providing membership scholarships which may be useful to encourage, and promote further engagement from, volunteers.  \nACTION Motion To establish a Restricted Fund of $400 to cover the cost of scholarships for need-based memberships, to be determined on a case-by-case basis and approved by the Executive Committee. Motion was passed unanimously.  \nACTION Motion To accept the Treasurer's Report. Motion was passed unanimously  \nAdditional business of the Treasurer.  \nDiscussion of transition of Treasurer’s position from Michael Novack to Paul Wetzel:need for anew bank signature card, state documents, consideration of Chapter Bylaws and complications attendant to changing banks at the same time.  \nACTION Motion To authorize Paul Wetzel to open a new account at Florence Savings Bank on behalf of the chapter with signatories on the account: Mike N. , Paul W. , Kathy D. , Jamie D. Motion passed unanimously.  \nBudget Committee Brian, Michael, Jamie  \nDiscussed the Manton Grant and budget ramifications. NO ACTION  \nIntroduction of members and guests  \nJim and Julie Pelletier --guests. Jim manages Pittsfield seed orchard.  \nDouglas Miner, guest, is interested in planting Chestnut trees on his land in Sandersfield, MA. He has spoken with Brian and met with John M.  \nACTION John M will visit Mr. Miner’s property and provide assistance.. ACTION Kathy will send Mr. Miner information about Tantasqua  \nSecretary Report: Kathy Desjardin  \nMembership: 287 , up slightly from 278.  \nDiscussed financial donations:  \nACTION Kathy will contact TACF regarding Organizational Memberships  \nDiscussed social media formats:Twitter, Facebook, website and linking them and strategies for increasing Chapter use of them..  \nACTION Kathy will send links from website and Facebook to Brad for use on Twitter Discussed the Chapter Activities Report.  \nACTION Kathy will send the current report to BOD and offer assistance to members of the BOD who have difficulty contributing to the report.  \nDiscussed chapter communications between meetings.  \nACTION Kathy distributed current address list and posted it on MA/ RI website “Board Members Only” page. BOD members to contact Kathy for assistance  \nAnnouncemen","cbCaiohgaIISGW3K","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiohgaIISGW3K","pdf",94008,"English","# Meeting Overview\n## Location and Date\n# Board Updates\n## Welcome and Meeting Format Change\n## Informal Communication Action\n# Treasurer and Financial Motions\n## Revenue Discussion and Honoraria\n## Restricted Fund for Membership Scholarships\n## Treasurer Transition and Bank Authorization\n# Reports and Chapter Communications\n## Secretary Report\n## Communications Report\n# Orchard and Guest Contributions\n## Orchard Work Expectations\n## Guest Presentation on Fungal Pathogens\n# Annual Meeting Planning\n## Speakers, Materials, and Event Logistics","[{\"question\":\"What change to the quarterly meeting format was approved in the prior board vote?\",\"answer\":\"The board voted unanimously to change quarterly meetings to an all-day board meeting from 10 AM to 3 PM, with a 30-minute working lunchtime, which removed the Growers session to avoid duplicate reporting and shorten the overall meeting.\"},{\"question\":\"What motions related to scholarships and reporting were passed?\",\"answer\":\"A motion passed unanimously to establish a Restricted Fund of $400 to cover need-based membership scholarships, determined case-by-case and approved by the Executive Committee. Another motion passed unanimously to accept the Treasurer’s Report.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the treasurer account transition handled?\",\"answer\":\"A motion authorized Paul Wetzel to open a new account at Florence Savings Bank on behalf of the chapter, with designated signatories on the account; the motion passed unanimously.\"}]","MARI Autumn 2019 Quarterly Meeting Minutes - 2019 | PDF"]