END OF MEETING
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Minutes Summary: USCBWB Board Meeting
Attendees:
- Rev. Sandra Smith (Opened the meeting with a prayer)
- Dr. Narriett Butler
- Angele Doyne
- Katleen Greely (Had an emergency, not present)
- Anita Russell (Arrived 10 minutes before closing)
Discussion:
Support for Adrian: The meeting commenced with a discussion regarding raising funds for Adrian. Attendees were encouraged to initiate campaigns to support the U.S. Coalition of Black Women Businesses (USCBWB).
Membership Drive: The board explored strategies to bolster membership within the organization. Ideas were exchanged to attract new members and engage existing ones more actively.
Conference Planning: The upcoming conference was a significant point of discussion. Participants shared thoughts and considerations regarding the planning and execution of the event.
Call for Action:
- Support for Adrian: It was resolved that each board member should either bring in new members or make a donation to contribute to Adrian’s cause.
- Regional Expansion: The board agreed to focus on building and expanding their respective regions, thus strengthening the presence and impact of the USCBWB.
- Meeting Frequency: It was decided that future board meetings will be scheduled every two weeks, allowing for more regular communication and updates.
- Utilization of Doodle: Angele proposed using Doodle as a tool to facilitate better connectivity among board members. The suggestion included creating Doodle accounts for improved coordination.
Additional Notes:
Anita joined the meeting 10 minutes before its conclusion, and Kathleen was unable to attend due to an emergency.
Rev. Smith began the meeting with a prayer, setting a positive tone for the discussion.
The board meeting concluded with a commitment to actively work towards the goals discussed and with plans for the next meeting to be held in two weeks.
