I I Inquilinos Boricuas en Acci6n I I I I Board of Director's Meeting I Wednesday, December 20, 2000 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. I I I I I I I I I I I 405 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 I I I Inquilinos Boricuas en Acci6n I Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, December 20,2000 I 6:00 pm .. 8:30 pm "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: I .indeed it is the only thing that ever has." I .. Margaret Mead I I I. Approval of Minutes I II. Executive Director's Report • Daycare Construction Update • Finance Administrator I • Strategic Planning Proposal I III. Asset Manager's Report I IV. Treasurer's Report V. Committee Reports I • Executive Committee • Personnel Committee • Development Committee I • Arts Committee I VI. Old Business I VII. New Business I I I I I I Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion Board of Directors Meeting I Wednesday, November 16,2000 Present: Elisa Soltren, Blanca Cardona, Angela Tejeda, Eduvina Figueroa, I William. Rodriquez, Charlene Senters Domenech, Annette Griffith Staff Present: David J. Cortiella, Eric Bourassa I Board Counsel: MayteRamos I Minutes I Having quorum, the Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. I Approval of Minutes A motion was duly made to accept the minutes of the board meeting held on October 16, I 2000. Executive Director's Report I Development Activity: David J. Cortiella reported that the development staffhas been very aggressive over the past month, writing nine proposals. He noted that Amy Meblin and Eric Bourassa have been working on a development plan that I will lead to the creation of an agency-wide Development Strategy that will eventually be incorporated into rnA's overall strategic plan. David outlined the different areas of focus that the Development staff has been concentrating on: I Youth, Arte y Cultura, Technology, and Capacity Building. Further development of this plan, as well as a more concentrated effort on these four areas, will be I outlined at the next board meeting. • William Rodriguez asked Eric to send a list of the Board of Directors of the Foundations where proposals were sent, to IBA board members. He also I suggested that the Board should develop a stronger Development Committee so there is a clear and definite strategy that involves the Board. Action Taken: William Rodriquez was willing to sit on this committee, and Charlene Senters I Domenech agreed to sit on this committee as well. • Blanca Cardona suggested the Development Staff should look at the sources of I funding IBA received in the past, and create a list of past funders to be distributed to the board. I I I I • David Cortiella made specific points about the importance of organizing a fundraising plan for the JHCC's 15th anniversary during the spring of2001 to I increase the endowment and to create a donors program to work specifically with the arts. I Villa Tech: David J. Cortiella reported the progress that has been made with soliciting funding, including a recent grant sent to the Amelia Peabody Foundation. The lawyers are in the process of creating Villa Tech as a non-profit, I and should be finished bynext month's Board Meeting. Personnel/Finance Administrator: Two interviews have been scheduled and Elisa I Soltren gave David Cortiella the resume of a third potential candidate for the vacant Finance Administrator position. In two weeks an offer will be made to one I of the three candidates. Escuelita Opening: David Cortiella asked the Board for a list of people who should receive an invitation to the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Escuelita th I Boriken on Decemb~r 19 • • Charlene Senters Domenech suggested that the current list should be sent I to each board member. United Way Site Visit: David asked the Board to attend the site visit on November th 30 , and Elisa Soltren, Blanca Cordona, and Annette Griffith agreed. William I Rodriguez informed those who will be attending the site visit to match our definition of community building with the UWMB' s definition, so we better fit their criteria of funding. He informed the board that he will be unable to attend I because he serves as a United Way Site Visit volunteer, and there would be a I conflict of interest. Asset Management Report Mirna Rodriquez was not able to attend the meeting, so David Cortiella gave the I report. He noted a few positions that need to be filled, such as Assistant Manager and Access Coordinator. He explained the refinancing process and reported tllat it is going I well. • Several board members brought up security issues, and William Rodriguez . suggested that the public safety committee develop a neighborhood I planning strategy to increase lighting and beautification to make residents more dedicated to their community. Blanca Cordona suggested having a community meeting to better involve residents. And Charlene Senters I Domenech suggested involving more people from the surrounding South I End community to combat security problems . I I 2 I Committee Reports I Arts: Board member Eduvina Figueroa reported that the arts committee has decided to change the format of Three Kings Day so the food is served first, followed by I the performance, and ending with the presents, to alleviate problems in the past when the children wanted to trade and exchange gifts. The Three Kings event will be held on I Sunday January 7 from 2 to 4PM. Finance: No fmance report because Sue Chen is working on the audit. I Old Business I Strategic Planning: David described the two different strategies that have been proposed by consultants, and suggested that the board follow the advice of Alicia Hua Rosa who suggests we conduct different phases of planning. I • The board approved a motion that Alicia Hua Rosa be interviewed by members of the board prior to entering into a contract with her. I I The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. I I I I I I I I I 3 I I ~ u ~ I IB~ INQUILINOS BORICUAS EN ACCION ~BA I ~ I (1 December 1, 2000 I Dear Friends and Supporters: On Behalf of the Board of Directors of Inqui linos Boricuas en Accion, it is with great joy I that I announce the opening of Escuelita Boriken in its new location on the garden level of the Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center at 85 West Newton Street. I It has long-been the dream of this community to build a modem childcare facility to continue providing quality instruction to the growing number pre-school students. Now, after many years of planning, we are happy to invite you to the grand opening ceremony I to be held on Tuesday, December 19th at lOAM. The ceremony will include a tour of the facility and refreshments. Please join us for this memorable event in the continued I development of Villa Victoria. We are grateful for the support and interest that so many have contributed to this project. Without the dedication of the entire Villa Victoria community, IBA's Board of Directors, I the parents of Escuelita, and funding from the Child Care Capital Investment Fund and the Zero-to-Eight Coalition, and numerous foundations including Clipper Ship, State Street, Amelia Peabody, Hayden, and Fireman, this initiative could not have become a I reality . We appreciate their continued support of our mission. As a way of creating the highest quality learning environment at Escuelita, we are I welcoming educational gift donations. Attached please find a list of instructional materials that would be invaluable additions to our program. If you wish to contribute a gift to the center, please return the list with a check in the corresponding amount and we I will coordinate the purchase of the equipment. We will recognize your contribution in all our materials. We are also grateful for other forms of support including tax-deductible I contributions and volunteer time. I We hope you will be able to join us to celebrate our community's achievement. I q\1{~t(( David J. Cortiella I Executive Director Open House Gift Ideas (enclosed) I 405 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA02118 (617) 927-1707 Fax (617) 536-5816 'J()()'Z-'-iIt9 7()get4e'Z- 7()'Z- ,4 ~ette'Z- 7utu'Z-e 11t l'iUa, l'ic,t()'Z-ia, I 7'Z-a,I.a,ja,ltd() 9u#tt()4 'P()'Z- u". 7utu'Z-() ?1tejfJ'Z- Bit l'itta, l'utfJ'Z-ia, Community Celebration The Board ofDirectors and staff of Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion (IBA) cordially invite you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Escuelita Boriken Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center 85 West Newton Street (near Tremont) South End, Boston I Tuesday, December 19, 2000 10:00 AM I RSVP: Sonia Ramos 617.927.1707 Celebracion en Villa Victoria La Junta Directiva y el Personal de Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion (IBA) les invita a la gran apertura de nuestro centro infantil I Escuelita Boriken I Centro Cultural Jorge Hernandez 85 West Newton Street South End, Boston Martes, 19 de Diciembre, 2000 10:00 AM Para mas informacion: Sonia Ramos 617.927.1707 I I ABC SCHOOL SUPPLY, INC. Please make check payable to: IBAIEscuelita Open House I Ordered Item No. Description Unit Amount Mark off Pro donation 4 949310 LARGE DINOSAUR SERIES/6 · 47.99 191.96 I 4 104816 LARGE SEA LIFE SET #2 18.99 75 .96 4 042000 :NIINI MOTOR MAT 15.99 63.96 4 888999 DISCONTINUED W/C I SUBIREPLACE 2 318237 RAIN FOREST FLOOR PUZZLE 14.99 29.98 I 2 317345, CORAL REEF FLOOR PUZZLE 14.99 29.98 2 338850 THE FARM FLOOR PUZZLE 14.99 29.98 1 153257 3 BEAR FAMILY COUNTERS (80 15.99 15.99 I PC) 1 310108 LINKING ELEPHANTS 26.99 26.99 1 448773 CLOWN COUNTERS WIMESH BAG 1l.99 11.99 I 1 205367 VEHICLE COUNTERS-72 PIECES 12.99 12.99 4 523302 BAG OF SHAPES .