<p> Board of Directors Minutes</p><p>November 18th, 2014</p><p>4:30pm to 6:00pm</p><p>Meeting called to order at 4:38pm</p><p>Attendees: Amanda Funaro, Shelly Cates, Austin Henry, Dominic Svornich, Jennifer Wood, Katherine Baril, Jordan Eades, Will O'Donnell, Heather Bailey</p><p>Excused: Kris Nelson, Karen Ridings, Susan Windle</p><p>Additions to the agenda: None</p><p>Approval of October Minutes: Minutes approved</p><p>October Financials: We are currently over budget on income for the year. Financials were approved.</p><p>Director's Report: WCCE conference, LTAC Update, Lean workshop update</p><p>Old Business:</p><p>Skillmation: After discussion of various pros and cons of taking on a more direct role in supporting Skillmation financially, the board agreed to not carry forward with the project but be available to endorse it with a letter of support and provide other assistance. Jordan moved, Dominic seconded. The board voted to approve the motion.</p><p>Business Leader of the Year Brunch: It was recommended that board members sponsor tables for $50 each or alternatively identify businesses willing to sponsor tables themselves. Additionally, it was suggested that the diversity of the award selection committee be looked into.</p><p>VIC Move Update: The chamber is expecting to move in on March 1st. Teresa presented the proposed lease to the EDC who liked the current draft. As it stands, the chamber will be the primary lease holder of the new building. The LTAC committee approved their budget proposal of $17,700.</p><p>Beth Bradley Proposal: Due to the need for funding things such as legal counsel, the board decided to hold off on hiring Beth Bradley's services for the forseeable future. New Business:</p><p>Food Network TV Show: Jordan met with the producers of a Food Network TV show showcasing Zoog's Caveman Cookin' in Port Hadlock. She sent a large assortment of Jefferson County foods to showcase the diversity and quality of Jefferson County's food products with the idea of pitching additional shows in the county.</p><p>Committee Reports:</p><p>Nomination Committee: All but one spot on the board were filled.</p><p>Meeting Adjourned at 6:02</p>