The HWFC Board of Directors met again on Wednesday, September 24.

The Board discussed starting its meetings earlier. It was decided that the Board would try to start the October 22nd meeting at 6:15 p.m.

The Board discussed the recent strategic planning retreat. Members felt the experience had been very successful in terms of building relationships, learning to listen to others, and working on group process. In terms of dealing with specific issues, the retreat was less successful, although this may have been because there just wasn’t enough time.

The draft budget is being prepared. Not all proposed committee budgets are in, but those that are in have requested more money. There was discussion of guidelines for increases. It was suggested that the Board keep increases in line with past annual increases for various committees.

Publicity for special events was discussed.

Safety issues in the front-end section of the Coop were discussed.

It is time to set up a procedure to evaluate the Collective Management Team process. The committee will provide recommendations to the Board on this.

It was noted that the by-laws are now available in pamphlet form.

The Board met in executive session at the end of the meeting.

Minutes of all Board meetings are available at the Coop. Minutes of the most recent meeting are posted on the bulletin board.