2023 July - Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 📝
Santa Barbara Vintners – Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Date: July 20, 2023
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Fess Parker Winery
In Attendance:
Tim Snider, Chase Carhartt, Jeff Chaney, Jessica Gasca, Steven Gerbac, Dan Glaeser, Kevin Gleason, John H. Haan Jr., Nicholas Miller, Keith Saarloos
Item 1: Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 10:12am.
Item 2: Approve Minutes
No minutes to approve.
Item 3: Board & Organizational Structure Overview
By-Laws Update
Board voted to allow business members to join the Board.
Motion to appoint:
– John Haan, Attorney
– Dan Glaeser, Accountant
Motion: Tim.
Second: Jeff.
Unanimous approval.
Finance Review
Overview of fiscal year, revenue streams, and SBV structure.
Strategic Plan
Shared outcomes of Board Retreat and organizational strategy.
Committees
Committee leads identified:
– Grape Commission: Nicholas
– Marketing: TBD
– Advocacy: Denise
– Membership: Phil
– Events: Emily
Motion to approve:
– Jessica Gasca as Vice President
– Dan Glaeser as Treasurer
Motion: Tim.
Second: Chase.
Unanimous approval.
Executive Committee:
President: Tim Snider
Vice President: Jessica Gasca
Secretary: Pierre LaBarge
Treasurer: Dan Glaeser
Membership Structure & Responsibility
Phil reviewed tiers and expectations.
Membership growth seen as shared responsibility across Board.
Events Update
Emily reviewed upcoming events and recruitment needs for VF23 restaurant partners.
Item 4: Foundation Update
Foundation programming shared.
Health & Wellness event scheduled August 12.
Backpack drive underway.
Item 5: Meeting Adjourned
Meeting adjourned at 12:02pm.