Board Members Present – Paul Wahlstrom, Bill Young
Steve Smith – Staff
Proxy – Hugh Aynesworth
Conference phone – Zane Harrington
Guest – Matt Thomas
4:08 pm – Meeting Called to Order
4:10 pm – Matt Thomas Board Membership – Matt gave introductory information – worked for KRLD – Downtown Dallas Inc. communications director – Board Of Directors TX associated press broadcasters.
4:11 pm – New Board Member nomination: Bill Young nominated Matt Thomas, Zane Harrington seconded. Approved unanimously
4:12 pm – September 26th meeting minutes approved. Unanimous
4:15 pm – Financials – Discussed: outstanding add sponsorship invoices, Board Insurance payment, Membership dues down. Approved. Unanimous
4:20 pm – Membership Discussion: feedback for non-renewals, ways to attract more membership, how to figure out how to make the Club more appealing and valuable for its members
4:23 pm – Keri called in – Communications Discussion – Tech Contractor Todd Davis is in direct contact with Paul Wahlstrom on website issues.
Student Press Conference with Skip Hollingsworth discussed. Press release review. Possible Sponsors / underwriter mentioned as well as potential moderators. 3 colleges – 2 junior colleges have been confirmed for the Press Conference. Discussed possibly opening the press conference to the public after considering budget implications.
4:39 pm – Discussion of possible Internships with PCD for journalism students. Speakers groups will be focused on after the student press conference – Board Members have begun making contacts with possible host schools and speakers. Continuing education discussion tabled for Next Meeting.
4:42 pm – Aynesworth Awards scheduled for May and Legends in Oct 202P
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes, Thursday, November 21, 2019
Advocate Offices, 6301 Gaston Ave. #820
4:17 p.m. – Call to Order
Present: Paul Wahlstrom, Zane Harrington, Barry Hoffman, Hugh Aynesworth, Keri Mitchell, June Owens, Matt Thomas.
Minutes of October 24, 2019: Zane Harrington approved. Matt Thomas seconded. Passed
Financials: Keri Mitchell approved. Barry Hoffman seconded. Passed
Membership:
Board discussed the possibility of a few additional events to raise membership acquisition, retainment, as well as professional development.
Education:
The group debriefed the previous months event with Skip Hollandsworth and discussed ways to improve, as well as what made the event a success. In an effort to further the Press Club mission and connect with local journalism schools, a press conference for students to was attended by upwards of 10 high school and collegiate journalism programs. A group of board members will continue to research and begin the planning process for an additional event.
The group discussed opportunities for another event in the spring.
Happy Hours: The group discussed the Press Club Holiday Happy Hour. General monthly happy hours will resume in March.
5:37 p.m. – Meeting adjourned.
