MUSE

TRUSTEE BOARD MEETING MINUTES

January 26, 2006

1) Call to Order:   Ron called the meeting to order at 3:47 p.m. Trustees present were: Ron Bowman, Anne Ruprecht, Margaret Iacuaniello, Deirdre Lamb, Ann Birdsell, Annette Jarvie, Cal Winslow, Jessica Grinberg, Deena Zarlin, Gail Dickenson. Others present were: Lisa Frederickson, Bronwyn Rhoades, Tom Hudson, Mina Cohen, John “Pat” Nordquist, Debra Buckley.

2)  Minutes: (MSC Anne, Jessica) to approve the minutes of 12/19/05 as distributed.

3)  Correspondence:  Ann reported a $1,000.00 donation from Carl Rittiman and a $25.00 anonymous donation; 11/7/05 letter from Dept. of Justice outlining 90/10 expense guidelines. (Letter attached.) Ron reported a $2,000.00 donation from the Coast radio station attributable to its “Local Licks” promotion. Anne read a letter from Doug Nunn reporting on the status of the Improv Program and expressing appreciation. See attached.

4)  Financial Reports:  Ann presented a MUSE Financial Report for December. The beginning balance for MUSE (working accounts) was $30,619.45 with disbursement totaling $2,665.94 and deposits totaling $19,509.00 with interest earned of $46.29; the working ending balance was $47,508.80 (as of 12/31/05). Restricted MUSE money totaled $36,729.43. The Corvette Summer ending balance as of 12/31/05 was $128,508.10.

5)  Challenge Grant:  Bronwyn provided a detailed report on the 3-F Challenge Grant (Fitness, Food & Friendship) and how it has been implemented at the K-8 level

6)  Committee Reports:

            (a) Candlelight Inn Tour:  Pam reported the event netted $4,688 to be divided between Big Brothers & Sisters and MUSE. Our share totaled $2,144.00. There is a possibility of MUSE taking on event by itself next year.

            (b) Rummage Sale: Next scheduled for 3/4 & 3/5; committee will meet to discuss issues of future sales

            (c) Big Fun Fair: Set for 6/4/06

            (d) Car Drawing: Ray Alarcon obtaining bids for Mini Cooper; need development committee; consider other major fundraiser if not enough energy to support car drawing

            (e)  Endowment Campaign: Cal reported on discussion with Calistoga endowment group

            (f) Quarterly Newsletter: Completed by Margaret and to be mailed next week

            (g) Honoree Dinner: Tom & Penny Honer this year’s honorees; possible 3/27 or 3/28 date at Ledford House

            (h) Leo Kottke Concert: Need volunteer for concession stand; Lisa to contact Parent’s Group

7)  Meeting Date with MUSD Representatives:  Confirmed for 2/2/06.

8)  Middle School Shakespeare Grant Application: (MSC Deena, Annette) to award $1,000.00 to provide Shakespeare workshop April 3-7 at the MS.

9)  Band Report:  Lisa presented feed back from parents regarding the Band Program

Next Meeting: Set for Monday 2/27/06 at 3:40 p.m. at MMS Library

Meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:  Anne Ruprecht, Secretary