Board Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting – October 24, 2019 & November 21, 2019

November 23, 2019

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.

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