I support the work you are doing, primarily because I know the people who
are doing it and they don't get distracted by frivolous pursuits, to put it
mildly. I will mail PTFS a $25 check. Even though I don't use HelpNet now, I
probably will want to use it someday, and it's worth a couple bucks a month,
or the price of (a modest) dinner for 2 in downtown Bangor to keep it
around. Hope others reading this will feel the same.
JAne L.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jonathan Falk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, August 20, 2001 9:58 AM
Subject: [folkschool-list] Notes from Aug. 16 Steering Committee meeting
>In attendance: Ilze Petersons, Karen Saum, Roxanne Munkgaard, Ralph Grimes,
>Paul Schroeder, Jon Falk
>
>Jon presented a brief overview of the purpose of Steering Committee, as
>envisioned by Pine Tree Folk School. The Steering Committee can have as
>big a role in the direction and governance of the HelpNet project as it is
>willing to take on. It is possible for HelpNet to eventually be spun off
>as a freestanding organization. For now, PTFS is providing administrative
>support.
>
>Jon presented information on HelpNet's finances (Profit and Loss statement
>for 2001, through August 2). Briefly, PTFS received a $5000 grant from the
>Maine Community Foundation in December to support HelpNet's
>development. In calendar year 2001, Helpnet has had income of $5,023.74,
>and expenses of $7,685.19, for a net operating loss of $2,661.45, not
>including the $5,000 grant. These figures only represent direct costs --
>they do not include indirect administrative costs, which have been covered
>by PTFS.
>
>(If you would like a copy of the Profit and Loss statement, let me know and
>I will send it to you -- and let me know if you can handle a PDF file.)
>
>Roxanne offered to work on a HelpNet brochure, which could be distributed
>to potential members. There was discussion of Jon's role. Paul observed
>that if Jon acts as an intermediary between members and providers of
>various technical services, it helps make it safer for the members to ask
>questions.
>
>The group decided it was a priority to build HelpNet's financial base, to
>ensure that the project is sustainable. Jon, Ilze and Roxanne volunteered
>to form a financial subcommittee to begin working on this question, and
>possibly begin developing a business plan. Items that are open for
>examination include: current and potential members base, dues and fees
>structures and sliding scales, compensation for employees/consultants, etc.
>
>The first meeting of the financial group is this Wednesday, August 23,
>12:00 at the Peace and Justice Cdenter. All are welcome to attend and join
in.
>
>Jon
>
>Jonathan Falk
>Pine Tree Folk School
>RR 2, Box 7162
>Carmel, ME 04419
>(207)848-2433
><http://www.ptfolkschool.org>
>
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