In attendance, Rich Radford - Chair, Ross Abramson, Michele Smith, Steve Peters and Maggie Martinez

Discussed how to present the Friend's of GAZeL - Organizational Developement/Matching Contributions project, implementation plan and web site support.

Steve discussed the new form that shows contributions (http://www.gazel.org/node/733) and how Paypal will work. "Friends" can pay also by check.

Briefly discussed long-term strategies. The Value Proposition discussion at the next Board meeting will help with how the funds are to used.

Assignments

Michele: Prepare Board email to introduce Friend's of GAZeL - Organizational Developement/Matching Contributions project briefly. She will include http://creator.zoho.com/gazelfriends/gazel-friends/

Michele: Introduce the ZOHO Friends Of GAZeL Database and ZOHO logon and write elevator speech.

Steve: Will set up Paypal for contributions.

Steve: Will ask Bobbie to coordinate email receipt.

Steve: Will better organize Friend's of GAZeL links.

Ross and Rich: Will submit a few ideas for long-term strategies.

Next Meeting, 26 April 2011, 2pm

In attendance Duke Merhavy, Steve Bannick, Steve Peters, Maggie Martinez

Discussed the revision of GAZeL Overview Marketing Document.  A new brochure will be an outcome of this process. Will be on the next meeting agenda.

Discussed target markets. Who do we serve.  Duke will continue working on target list (Google.doc).

Discussed steps to refine the Logo and website theme.

Discussed current changes to the website.

Discussed how the fundraising committee is creating the Friends of GAZeL campaign. A block appears on the website. Each Board member will be asked to complete a form to provide "Friends" contact. See http://www.gazel.org/node/725

Assignments

Duke: Talk to Tanya regarding revised logo

Duke: Revise GAZeL Overview Marketing Document (Google Doc)

Duke:  Continue working on target list (Google.doc).

All: Review web site for fixes, navigation etc.

Next Meeting 26 April, 9am

GAZeL Board Meeting 9:00am

In attendance was Steve Moore, Steve Peters, Chris Johnson, Michele and Maggie.

Previous Minutes (http://www.gazel.org/node/719) were approved.

CiviCRM fixes-Requirements

•    Discussed the Skysong Request for IT support. Steve P will send today and follow up.
•    During this work, we need to explore what updates are needed, e.g., Drupal 7.0. 
•    Will also send the request to AZIP and Jeremey

Friends of GAZeL Fundraising & website requirements

• Michele discussed GAZeL campaign to contact Friends of GAZeL. Different levels ($500-$1000) will allow sponsors to use GAZeL as a way promote their products and services.
• Steve set a link to the ZOHO database form at http://www.gazel.org/node/725 to manage the collection of information about Friends of GAZeL.
• We will need to set up Paypal to accept payments for sponsorships

Website Updates

• Navigation fixes
• Friends of GAZel Block
• Content fixes - content development by Marketing and Fundraising Committee
• Color changes

Next steps - Assignments

• Committee - Chris will check with experts about style sheets and Artistry app.
• Steve - send requests to Skysong etc.

Next Meeting - Next Monday, 25 Apr at 9am.

On this page you will find documents to support the woek of the GAZeL Committees

GAZeL Board Meeting Minutes

March 17, 2011 

The meeting convened at 12:00 pm via Cox conference call.

Present:

GAZeL Board Meeting Minutes

February 24, 2011

GAZEL Action Plan

General Proposal

Brand: GAZeL helps support the institutions’ products services and initiatives of member companies, schools, and other educational

Action Plan

Documents collected for web portal development.

GAZel Board Meeting Minutes by Sharon Bolster

January 29. 2009

Members present: Ted, Brad, Cindy, Michele, Bob, Richard, Sharon, and   Bobbie