2022 December - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 📝
Santa Barbara Vintners – Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Date: December 13, 2022
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Brave & Maiden Estate
In Attendance:
Tim Snider, Wayne Kelterer, Nicholas Miller, Jessica Gasca, Jeff Chaney, Jason Djang, Steven Gerbac, Pierre LaBarge
Item 1: Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 11:04am.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
Motion to approve November meeting minutes.
Motion: Jessica.
Second: Jason.
Unanimous approval.
Item 3: CEO Update & Financials
Membership spreadsheet reviewed (paid, overdue, and recurring plans).
Outreach underway to collect outstanding dues.
Some Leadership members downgraded tiers.
Wine Militia tracking engagement and social media outputs.
Proposal to implement automatic recurring card payments next fiscal year.
Expect contract-based annual membership commitments.
Event Structure Updates:
• Emily Byram introduced to Board
• Background: lobbying, nonprofit management, major event planning, wine retail & WSET study
• Emily to lead Leadership Luncheons + new programs
“Behind the Scenes” Event Series:
• Multi-location educational tastings & winery collaboration series
• Motion to set dates: May 19–21, 2023
Motion: Tim.
Second: Wayne.
Unanimous approval.
Mission Santa Barbara:
Motion to set event dates August 20–23.
Motion: Jessica.
Second: Tim.
Unanimous approval.
Item 4: Foundation Update
Foundation Auction successful; press release forthcoming.
Emily to assist with sponsorships and planning going forward.
Item 5: Meeting Adjourned
Meeting adjourned at 12:05pm.