RON FOLEY FOUNDATION, INC.
1000 Farmington Avenue, Suite108A West Hartford, T 06107 (860) 521-0500
MEETING OF DIRECTORS 2/1/23at6:00pm
Board Portal: https://www.ronsrun.org/board-member-portal
Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89412157509?pwd=YU5XQlhnM1JOdHhJV2xPK2JmKytKZz09
Meeting ID: 894 1215 7509
Passcode: 661832 Dial in: 929 205 6099 US (New York)
AGENDA
I. A. Welcoming Remarks – Barbara Foley, President
B. Welcome new board members – Calli and Kevin
II. Corporate/Organizational Matters
A. Discussion about amending the Bylaws (see Section 4.3) to create Chair and Vice Chair positions for the Board – Review proposed board resolution – Action Item - motion/second/vote.
1. Discuss candidates/nominees for Chair and Vice Chair
2. Action Item - Select/nominate/second/vote Chair and Vice Chair
B. Discussion about the newly formed Finance Committee and the new members –Kevin Froeb, Chris Quimby and Peter Yu
C. Discussion about the new Board Portal, its access, use and communication
1. Provide access code
2. Discuss the Updated Contact List prior to circulation/distribution
D. Schedule and confirm proposed future board meeting dates of April (Tuesday, 4/4//23?) and June (Tuesday, 6/6/23?).
E. Reminder – All 4 documents required of each director to be delivered if not already “e-signed” and returned (Commitment to Confidentiality; Commitment to Serve; Commitment to Abide by Code of Ethics; and Commitment to Avoid Conflicts of Interest)
III. Board Initiatives
A. Review, revise and update current Bylaws to include market terms and best practices (Carolyn and Calli to oversee the process).
IV. Strategic Planning Update – Lisa Tanen-LaFontaine to lead the discussion
V. Grant Related Items:
A. Foley Foundation Research Fellowship Grants – Barbara to provide update.
VI. Ron’s Run for the Roses Update:
A. Status of relocation from Folly Farm to Farmington Polo Grounds
B. Sponsorships for the Event – Barbara to lead the discussion
C. Other Mission Related Activities:
1. Public Service Announcement - Update
VI. Other Updates
A. Grant Writing with Bill Bayreuther
B. Directors & Officers Insurance Renewal due 4/1/23 – Tim working with Kevin and Calli on the renewal with Assured Partners
VII. Other Business
VIII. Closing