March 2021

Secretary's Note: as described in my email, these minutes follow the new format.

The March 2, 2021 meeting was called to order at 8:15 pm, via Zoom, by President Elizabeth Lachowicz.

Present: Trustees: Todd Dennison, Lois DeRitter, Joe Guzzo, Pamela Zave; Officers: Elizabeth Lachowicz, Paul Fisher, Peggy Karr, Jeff Canter; Committees: Mark Schaffer, Jay Wilensky, Gary Pratt, Mike Agranoff, George Otto, John Mahon, Nancy Beyer, Sandie Reilly, Evelyn Maurer, Leigh Walker, Bob McNally, Lindsey Meyer, Jean Scully, Allan Kugel Absent: Evelyn McNally, Diane Polledri, Guests Eitan Grunwald

MOTIONS MADE

• • Motion to accept February Minutes. Motion passed unanimously with one abstention.

  • Motion to hire a bookkeeper. Motion passed unanimously.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

Treasurer's Report: (written report) Treasurer Peggy Karr moved for a board vote on hiring a bookkeeper to handle the finances as described in her email to the board. Costs are expected to be about $4000/yr. Mike Agranoff asked if the FP normal activities would cover the cost and Peggy replied that the FP normal income can cover the additional costs. Mark Schaffer added that he went over the books and that he was also sure that the additional cost would be covered. Lindsey Meyer asked where the money would come from and Mark replied that it would come from the general funds. Peggy also thanked Eitan Grunwald for all his help.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Shuttered Venues Operators' Grant (SVOG) Ad Hoc Committee: President Elizabeth Lachowicz reported on the progress in applying for several documents including a certification from the State of NJ attesting to the fact that FP is a "organization in good standing" and they feel confident that they have the necessary documentation to apply for the grant. Mark reported that the fixed seating requirement has been removed.[Sec'y note: this appears to be correct. The latest SBA facility requirements do not appear to require fixed seating. The latest SBA presentation can be found in the file attachments.]

Horses Sing None Of It:

Nothing to report

Special Events: (written report)

Stand on report

Troubadour Staffing:

Nothing to report

Event Hosting: (written report)

Stand on report

Publicity/Web: (written report)

Stand on report

Sound Reinforcement:

Nothing to report

Archives: (written report)

Stand on report

Open Stage: (written report)

Stand on report

Troubadour Booking: (written report)

Stand on report

Community Services: (written report) Committee chair Evelyn Maurer reminded us that Peter Glenn, who was a dedicated FP volunteer, had died. Jean Scully reported that, as a veteran and officer, he had a military funeral.

Swingin’ Tern:

Newsletter: (written report)

Stand on report

Membership: (written report) The membership committee is still looking for a replacement Membership Committee Chair to replace Gary Pratt.

OLD BUSINESS

Email distribution lists: (written report) Mike Agranoff reported that that the Fullboard and Execboard email forwarders will be retired by the end of April, to be replaced by "Board" and Boardplus. Board will be forwarded to Board voting members only, and "Boardplus" will be forwarded to board members, ex-board members, committee members and co-chairs and other designated recipients. Most communications are expected to go to Boardplus.

MUF use for recording: Joe Guzzo requested that the discussion on MUF usage for FP recording purposes be tabled due to Covid verification issues.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Next month’s meeting is Tuesday, April 6, at 8:15 p.m in cyberspace via Zoom.