HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/28/2019 - Minutes RENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
May28,2019
Attending: Doug Brownlow, Denise Dhakal, Antoin Johnson, Jessica Kelly, Lynne King, Betsy
Prather, Elizabeth P. Stewart, and Colleen Lenahan.
Absent: Antoin Johnson
Guests: Lynn Bohart, Lil Dog Communications; Mike Lennox, prospective Board member
Call to Order
President Laura Clawson called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Board members introduced
themselves around the table.
Public Comments Information
Museum Director Liz Stewart introduced guest speaker Lynn Bohart, retired Executive Director
of the Renton Regional Community Foundation and now principal of Lil Dog Communications.
Ms. Bohart discussed the following:
• Brief discussion regarding the "case for support" drafted on behalf of the Renton
Historical Society (see attached).
• Broader discussion regarding the art and science of fundraising, including discussion of
the four pieces of the fundraising process (identifying, cultivation, solicitation,
recognition).
• Discussed possible fundraising opportunities for the Renton Historical Society, such as
the opportunity for a Donors' Club.
o Plan to discuss such possible fundraising opportunities at future board meetings.
Artifact of the Month Information
No artifact this month.
Board Communications Information
Elizabeth Stewart shared correspondence from trustee Antoin Johnson expressing his regretful
resignation from the board due to personal scheduling constraints. Doug Brownlow, who had
been serving as Interim Secretary, agreed to serve as Permanent Secretary.Jessica Kelly
suggested the Board could reach out to previously resigned board trustees to restart the
connection and see if there is any interest in rejoining the board.
Correspondence Information
There was no correspondence.
Consent Agenda (Vice President) Action Item
A quorum was present.
• MOTION:Jessica Kelly moved to approve the consent agenda as presented and Lynn
King seconded. Motion passed, none opposed, none abstaining.
Ongoing Business Action Items
(1) October fundraiser:
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• Elizabeth Stewart will update and distribute a procurement form.
• Reminder to trustee members to update the tracking spreadsheet when reaching out to
potential donors.
• Colleen Lenahan offered to distribute an email template that can be used when
contacting potential donors electronically.
(2) Annual Meeting:
• Staff handles most of the logistical arrangements for the Annual Meeting.
• Trustee members need to bring raffle items.
• Any officer changes will occur at the Annual Meeting.
• George and Annie Lewis Custer Award for Heritage Stewardship will be awarded to the
Boone Kirkman mural team—Fay Moss, Will Schlough, Jessie Kotarski, and John
Collum—as determined at the May Board meeting.
Discussion Action Items
There were no Discussion or Action Items.
Mission Moment Information
Elizabeth Stewart reminded the board that as election season approaches, there are limitations
on Board members' actions while serving as representatives of the Renton Historical Society, so
as not to alienate supporters and not to endanger our 501(c)3 status. She distributed a hand-
out available on the Independent Sector web site at_https:/Zindependentsector.or /wp-
contentZuploads/2018/07/election-dos-donts-501c3-staff.pdf.
Adjournment
Lynne King moved to adjourn, Colleen Lenahan seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.
Doug Brownlow, Acting Secretary
Renton Historical Society
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