Meraki Meeting Notes July 12, 2017

Host: Keita

Attendance: Shelagh, John, Mellen, Pika, Lindy, Keita

Facilitator: Mellen

Review of Minutes: Lindy

Agenda:

Retreat--Kiara stepping back in leadership of retreat. John to talk to Polly and Kiara to clarify status of contract with Wavus. It is reported that Kiara and Liz expressed willingness to poll members for interest in future retreats. Shelagh to inquire with membership for new committee members at Sunday dance.

Pot Luck--Kiara to step back with organizing. Do we want to change frequency? Purpose: Social, get to know each other off the floor, specific topics/concerns. Defer further discussion until Aug. Shelagh to follow-up with pot luck committee.

Annual Calendar--Still in development. In process of putting it into google docs. Begin to use it as part of Meraki.

Insurance--We do not get a refund from our previous policy per contract. New policy costs less for more coverage. It is with Farmer's Ins. began in June.

DJ update--DJ's talked about the sound meter, but discussion not completed. Pika--able to set sound setting. House amplifier can change. Can't be set. John and Pika to look into it this Sun. with other DJ's who are available or who may be available in the near future. Two new DJ's: Pika-lots of experience! Debuting Sun. 7/16. Jason is debuting on Thur. night in July (27). Welcome new DJ's!!!

Keita--looking to start a community dance in Harrison, ME.

All Ages Dance--Pika went to last mo's dance. Structured. Cool, fun. Marin/Andy unable to attend tonight but did email. Will be to Meraki in Aug. John to clarify how to handle funds and relaying of information. Shelagh to reach out to work with Marin re: specific details, web site, etc. Last dance earned $80. Paid to Jason for rent. 8 adults, 5 kiddos.
This Fri. dance next dance.

Greeter's Tally Sheet--Current chart has unnecessary details. Primarily need count of money and people. Consider a counter and not record how many people gave $5, $10, etc. on paper. John to work with Tim to reformat form. John wants to do a 4 wk. rolling ave.

Next Meeting--Tues. 8/22. Shelagh to check with Rudy, Jason and Liberty to host.

Thank you all for finishing business early and without any obvious grievances!!!! Meraki points to Mellen for her management in facilitating the meeting to make that happen and showing it could be done!!! (Granted having only 6 people and it being a summer evening probably helped too!)