Present: Dan Carter, Seth Paine, Richard Elsom, Robin Keehn, John Bilinsky, John Nelson, Charlie Barnes, Leslie Damschroder, Shyla Black
Staff: Jill Paydon
Guests: Rory Miller, Burt Levy

I. The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Dan.

II. Amend/Approve Agenda: Motion by Leslie to accept the agenda as written. Second by John B. Unanimous.

III. Amend /Approve Minutes of the Previous Meetings: Motion by Richard to approve the February 13, 2008 minutes as written. Second by Robin. Unanimous. Motion by Seth to approve the February 27, 2008 minutes as written. Second by Leslie. Unanimous.

IV. Guests: Rory Miller and Burt Levy attended the meeting as Program Committee applicants. They provided a description of themselves and reasons they want to be on the Program Committee. Karen Laslo was unable to attend the meeting but submitted a written application. Motion by Robin to accept Rory Miller, Burt Levy and Karen Laslo to the Program Committee. Second by Richard. Unanimous

V. Public Opinions/Announcements:

A. Robin passed around a thank you letter for members to sign to David Sisk for his work on the Washington Mutual window.

VI. Old Business:

A. Think Local Chico: John Bilinsky reported he has had no contact with Heather of Lyon Books.
B. Bocce Ball Tournament: Jill updated members on the Sunday, May 4 event. A clinic will be held on Sunday, April 6. At this time there are three $1,000 cash sponsors and two trade-out sponsors, for advertising and for food. Several teams have signed up. A sign-up sheet for volunteers has been posted. Promotion for the event will be accelerated after the Pledge Drive.
C. Banner: John Nelson reported the banner was delivered on March 11 and will be displayed for one week.
D. Washington Mutual Window: KZFR”s display will be in the window for the month of March. A compliment was received at Tell It To the ER, saying it was one the “nicest” windows ever.
E. Billboards: They are up for the month of March at Chico and Oroville locations

VII. New Business: None.

VIII: Committee Reports:

A. Personnel Committee, John Nelson:

1. Jill’s evaluation was completed on February 27. Letter of recommendations was distributed to Board members. A meeting with Jill was scheduled in April.

B. Facilities Committee, John Bilinsky:

1. Ceiling repair in Studio has been completed. The rest of the remodeling is on hold until after the Pledge Drive. An electrical assessment is needed;
John and Jill will confer. To be revisited.

C. Development Committee, Richard:

1. The committee recommended that KZFR sponsor the San Francisco Mime Troupe on September 21. The cost to hire them is $4500. Board members brainstormed on ways to promote the event. Motion by Robin for KZFR to self-produce the San Francisco Mime Troupe on September 21 under the direction of staff and the Development Committee. Second by Richard. Unanimous.

D. Strategic Plan Committee, Dan:

1. Seth and Robin met today. Seth will contact Amos regarding computer program difficulties. Any domains need to reach Robin by April 1. To be revisited.

E. Program Committee: See Guests, Item IV.

IX. Executive Officer Reports:

A. Chair Report, Dan:

1. Working with David Sisk on the Washington Mutual window was“fun”.
2. The Personnel Committee meeting was “appreciated” and “very productive”.

B. Treasurer Report, Richard:

1. Work on next year’s budget is in process. A status report on the current year’s budget will be submitted at the April Board meeting. A draft budget for next year will be submitted at the May Board meeting so members will have a month to review for final approval at the June Board meeting. A Budget Board Committee meeting will be held before the next Board meeting with Richard, Jill, Dan and John Burge.
2. Richard will follow-up with Jim Moore regarding old generator and new generator. To be revisited as a proposed action item for loan consideration through Tri Counties Bank at the April Board Meeting.
3. There is $48,000 in the checking account. Many checks from the Pledge Drive have not been deposited, per Jill.

C. Secretary Report, Seth: No report.

X. Staff Reports:

A. General Manager Report, Jill:

1. The Pledge Drive has been extended through Friday, March 14. As of today, the amount pledged is approximately $29,000. Seventeen
hundred direct mail requests were sent out and return was $2,500. Poetry outreach by kid’s programmers was very rewarding.
2. The Development Director’s job announcement is ready for advertising.
3. The Volunteer Coordinator’s job announcement has been drafted and sent to Board members for review. To be revisited.
4. Touch of Chico needs someone to oversee body workers. Date of the event to be announced. Stacey is trying to schedule a meeting with
body workers and others who might be interested in being on a team.
5. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner will be held Sunday, April 20 at Sierra Nevada Big Room.

B. Operations Manager Report, Jason: No report.
C. Underwriting Reports submitted by Shelly: Attachment 1. Total sales for February, 2008: $12,355.00. New Contracts and Renewals: Collins Pine Company, $500; American Pacific Mortgage, $408; Blaze N’J’s, $220; Dennis Hoptowit, $408; Chico Creek Chiropractic, $395; Duffy’s Tavern, $395; Family Caare Chiropractic, $408; Acupuncture and Herbs, $400; Nature’s Own, $240; 5th Street Steakhouse, $240; Rooney Law Firm*, $240; John Burge, $250; String Bead, $240; Dave Schleiger, AIA, $240; Baker’s Birkenstock, $240; Paula Shapiro Landscape*, $490; Skyway Tools, $240; Gaia Creations, $432; Lost on Main, $432; The Printed Image**, $2,666; Klean Kanteen**, $1,013.24. * Denotes first time underwriting. ** Denotes trade contract.

XI: Correspondence: None

XII: Other Business:

A. Leslie announced that volunteers are needed for the May 3 parade.

XIII: Adjournment: Motion by Richard to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m. Second by Richard. Unanimous.

Next meeting: Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 6:00 p.m., KZFR Conference Room.

Submitted by Olivia duMosch.