Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
June 22 , 2011
6:00PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Kathey Fatica, Donna Meyer
Quorum Present: Yes
Guest: Rik Panganiban
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 6:00PM by Joyce Bettencourt
AvaCon Business
- Expense Report
- Reviewing IRS Non Profit Application
- 2010 Taxes
- Banking
- Paypal
- New Staff
Second Life Community Convention 2011
- Registration Report
- Upcoming Marketing Efforts
- Hotel Update
- Sponsorship Levels
- Printed Program
- Communications from people asking about SLCC
- SLCC Plan Wiki
- Keynote Speakers
- Saturday Evening Social
- Track Leaders
- Sunday Evening Closing Social
- SL8B
- Misc
Meeting adjourned at 11:00PM
Minutes submitted by Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
June 15 , 2011
6:00PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Kathey Fatica, Donna Meyer
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 6:00PM by Joyce Bettencourt
AvaCon Business
- Expense Report
- Reviewing IRS Non Profit Application
- 2010 Taxes
- Banking
- New Staff
Second Life Community Convention 2011
- Contract with hotel
- Sponsorship Levels
- Communications from people asking about SLCC
- SLCC Plan Wiki
- Keynote Speakers
- Track Leaders
- Saturday Evening Social
- Sunday Evening Closing Social
- SL8B
- Misc
Meeting adjourned at 7:30PM
Minutes submitted by Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
June 8 , 2011
6:00PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Kathey Fatica, Donna Meyer
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 6:00PM by Joyce Bettencourt
AvaCon Business
- Expense Report
- Reviewing IRS Non Profit Application
- 2010 Taxes
- Banking
- New Staff
Second Life Community Convention 2011
- Contract with hotel
- Sponsorship Levels
- Positions to be filled
- Communications from people asking about SLCC
- SLCC Plan Wiki
- Keynote Speakers
- Track Leaders
- Saturday Evening Social
- Sunday Evening Closing Social
- Registration & Ticket
- SL8B
- Misc
Meeting adjourned at 9:30PM
Minutes submitted by Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
May 31 , 2011
5:30PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Kathey Fatica, Donna Meyer
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:30PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Second Life Community Convention 2011
- Contract with hotel.
AvaCon Business
- Expense Report
- Reviewing IRS Non Profit Application
- 2010 Taxes
- Banking
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Sponsorship Levels
- Positions to be filled
- Communications from people asking about SLCC
- SLCC Plan Wiki
- Keynote Speakers
- Track Leaders
- Saturday evening social
- Sunday evening closing social
Other
- SL8B
Meeting adjourned at 7:00PM
Minutes submitted by Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
May 25 , 2011
5:30PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Kathey Fatica, Donna Meyer
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:30PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Second Life Community Convention 2011
- Contract with Linden Lab.
- Communication Strategy with Linden Lab.
- Venue site visit.
AvaCon Business
- Expense Report
- Intellectual Property Policy
- Reviewing IRS Non Profit Application
- AvaCon Website
- 2010 Taxes.
- PayPal account
- Banking
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Sponsorship Levels
- Positions to be filled
- Communications from people asking about SLCC
- SLCC Plan Wiki
- Keynote Speakers
- Track Leaders
- Saturday evening social
- Sunday evening closing social
Other
- SL8B
Meeting adjourned at 8:00PM
Minutes submitted by Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
May 18 , 2011
5:30PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â Donna Meyer
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:00PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Second Life Community Convention 2011
- Contract with Linden Lab.
AvaCon Business
- Intellectual Property Policy.
- Reviewing IRS Non Profit Application
- 2010 Taxes.
- PayPal account.
- Banking.
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Hotel RFPs.
- Sponsorship Levels.
- Positions to be filled.
- Communications from people asking about SLCC
- SLCC Plan Wiki
Meeting adjourned at 7:00PM
Minutes submitted by acting Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
May 11 , 2011
5:00PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:00PM by Joyce Bettencourt
AvaCon Business
- MOTION to adopt the draft Intellectual Property Policy.
- Reviewing IRS Non Profit Application
- Discussed 2010 Taxes.
- Discussed PayPal account.
- Discussed Banking.
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Discussed Contract with Linden Lab.
- Discussed Hotel RFPs.
- Discussed Sponsorship Levels.
- Discussed positions to be filled.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00PM
Minutes submitted by Acting Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
May 4 , 2011
6:30PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 6:30PM by Joyce Bettencourt
AvaCon Business
- Discussed draft Intellectual Property Policy.
- Reviewing IRS Non Profit Application
- Discussed 2010 Taxes.
- Discussed PayPal account.
- Discussed Bank.
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Discussed Contract with Linden Lab.
- Discussed Hotel RFP.
- Discussed Sponsorship Levels.
- Discussed positions to be filled.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30PM
Minutes submitted by Acting Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
April 27, 2011
5:30PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:30PM by Joyce Bettencourt
AvaCon Business
- Discussed draft Intellectual Property Policy.
- Reviewing IRS Non Profit Application
- Discussed 2010 Taxes.
- Discussed PayPal account.
- Discussed Bank.
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Discussed Contract with Linden Lab.
- Discussed Hotel RFP.
- Discussed email to Rod.
- Discussed Sponsorship levels.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50PM
Minutes submitted by Acting Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
April 20, 2011
5:30PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:30PM by Joyce Bettencourt
AvaCon Business
- Reviewing IRS Non Profit Application
- Discussed 2010 Taxes.
- Discussed PayPal account.
- Discussed Bank.
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Discussed Contract with Linden Lab.
- Discussed Hotel RFP.
- Discussed email to Rod.
- Discussed Sponsorship levels.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55PM
Minutes submitted by Acting Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
April 13, 2011
5:30PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:30PM by Joyce Bettencourt
AvaCon Business
- Reviewing IRS Non Profit Application
- Discussed 2010 Taxes.
- Discussed PayPal and Google Checkout accounts.
- Discussed Bank.
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Discussed EventBrite Reports.
- Discussed Communication about the Convention (Website).
- Discussed Contract with Linden Lab.
- Discussed Hotel RFP.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45PM
Minutes submitted by Acting Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
April 6, 2011
5:45PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:45PM by Joyce Bettencourt
AvaCon Business
- Discussed IRS Non Profit Application
- Discussed 2010 Taxes.
- Discussed PayPal and Google Checkout accounts.
- Discussed Bank.
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Discussed EventBrite Reports.
- Discussed Communication about the Convention.
- Discussed Hotel RFP.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00PM
Minutes submitted by Acting Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
March 30, 2011
5:40PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Â Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â Chris Collins
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:40PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Review minutes of previous meeting by Donna Meyer.
- MOTION to adopt meeting minutes seconded and passed.
AvaCon Business
- Discussed Paypal and Google Checkout Accounts
- Discussed 2011 Taxes & New Accountant
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Meeting held with Linden Lab on 3/8/2011 @ 3pm EST.
- Request for Proposals for Venues.
General Convention Planning
- Responses prepared and sent for convention inquiries.
Meeting adjourned at 7:48pPM
Minutes submitted by Acting Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
March 2, 2011
5:05PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:30PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Review minutes of previous meeting by Donna Meyer.
- MOTION to adopt meeting minutes seconded and passed.
AvaCon Business
- Mail and packages en route to various members.
- Returned documents/items.
- Taking meeting minutes process with Donna.
- PayPal and Google Checkout accounts.
- 2011 Taxes and New Accountant.
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Discussion with Linden Lab planned.
- Request for Proposals for Venues.
- General Convention Planning.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pPM
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
February 23, 2011
5:05PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:30PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Review minutes of previous meeting by Donna Meyer.
- MOTION to adopt meeting minutes seconded and passed.
AvaCon Business
- Discussed mail and packages en route to various members.
- Discussed returned documents/items.
- Discussed taking meeting minutes process with Donna.
- Discussed PayPal and Google Checkout accounts.
- Discussed Flickr account.
SLCC11 Preparation & Planning
- Discussion with Linden Lab planned.
- Preparing the Request for Proposals for venues.
- Talked about general program/content/theme.
Other
- Several Board members have vacation time in March. Â Likely, we will not have a meeting March 16.
Meeting adjourned at 7:16PM
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
February 19, 2011
11:50AM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 11:50AM by Joyce Bettencourt
Unauthorized Charge
- In the process of checking the status of our online bank account, an unauthorized charge was discovered.
- The fraudulent charges were investigated by officers.
Meeting adjourned at 3:30PM?
Minutes submitted by Acting Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
February 18, 2011
5:30PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:30PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Review minutes of previous meeting by Donna Meyer.
- MOTION to adopt meeting minutes seconded and passed.
Linden Lab Presentation Review
- Discussed presentation to Linden Lab.
AvaCon Taxes 2011
- Reviewed proposal from accountant for 2010 Taxes.
Bank Signatory Card
- Checked status of bank signatory card.
Unauthorized Charge
- In the process of checking the status of our online bank account, an unauthorized charge was discovered.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45PM
Minutes submitted by Acting Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
February 15, 2011
5:30PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
SPECIAL MEETING TOPIC: PRESENTATION TO LINDEN LAB REVIEW
Linden Lab Presentation Review
- Discussed presentation to Linden Lab.
- Letter to LL CEO Rod Humble was sent by Katy on behalf of the Board.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20pPM
Minutes submitted by Acting Clerk, Donna Meyer.
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
February 9, 2011
5:30PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 5:30PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Review minutes of previous meeting by Donna Meyer.
- MOTION to adopt meeting minutes seconded and passed.
AvaCon Executive Board
- Discussed Peter’s Resignation (Follow-up).
- Discussed MA Change of Officers Form
- AvaCon Code of Ethics Policy has been posted.
- Personnel files to be updated.
AvaCon  Business Matters
- Bank Account Signature Card received, to be signed by officers.
- 2010 AvaCon Taxes discussed, CPA contacted.
SLCC11 Preliminary Discussion
- Discussed Welcome Letter from AvaCon to new LL CEO.
- Discussed contract with Linden Lab & Presentation planning..
- Venue RFP tabled to next meeting.
Other Items
- Refund request from Nardcotix to be processed..
- Processing requests for information about SLCC11.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30PM
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
February 2, 2011
6:00PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer, Kathey Fatica
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 6:00PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Review minutes of previous meeting by Donna Meyer.
- MOTION to adopt meeting minutes seconded and passed.
AvaCon Executive Board
- Progress report on Katy’s paperwork stuff, review new hire page.
- Discussed Peter’s Resignation (Follow-up).
- MA Change of Officers Form
- Amendment to AvaCon ByLaws Section 3.02 posted.
- AvaCon Code of Ethics Policy.
- MOTION to pass the draft AvaCon Code of Ethics Policy by Fleep. Joyce seconds. Aye vote unanimous, motion passed.
- New webpage for onboarding new Board members and Board Member roles
AvaCon  Business Matters
- Bank Account Signature Card
- 2010 AvaCon Taxes
SLCC11 Preliminary Discussion
- Discussed contract negotiations with Linden Lab.
- All to review last year’s venue RFP and submit suggestions
- Kathey discussed Letter of Welcome to new LL CEO Rod Humble on behalf of AvaCon.
Meeting adjourned at 8:13pPM
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
January 26, 2011
6PM EST ~ Online Meeting
SPECIAL MEETING TO CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD MEMBER
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 6PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Review minutes of previous meeting by Donna Meyer.
- MOTION to adopt meeting minutes seconded and passed.
Appointment to Fill Position of Treasurer
- MOTION to appoint Kathey Fatica  as Acting Treasurer by Donna, Chris seconds.  Aye vote unanimous, motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 6:14PM
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
January 19, 2011
6PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer
Absent: Â None
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 6PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Review minutes of previous meeting by Chris Collins.
- MOTION to adopt meeting minutes seconded and passed.
Follow-up on Termination of Peter Lokke as Treasurer
- MOTION to approve draft letter of termination notice to Peter Lokke by Chris Collins, Joyce seconds.  Aye vote unanimous, motion passed.
- Joyce reported on status of bank account and removal of Peter’s access.
- Chris reported on removal of Peter’s access to various online accounts.
AvaCon Executive Board
- Held follow-up discussion on remaining officers and appropriate positions as aligned to skills
- MOTION to appoint Chris Collins as Vice President by Joyce, Donna seconds.  Aye vote unanimous, motion passed.
- MOTION to appoint Donna Meyer as Acting Clerk by Joyce, Chris seconds.  Aye vote unanimous, motion passed.
- Discussed filling remaining position.
- MOTION to invite Kathey Fatica to serve as Acting Treasurer by Joyce, Donna seconds.  Aye vote unanimous, motion passed.
- Discussed hiring process and paperwork required to complete new hires. Â Chris to follow-up.
AvaCon ByLaws
- MOTION to amend AvaCon Bylaws to reflect that voting for officers should take place at the end of the convention and annual meeting by Chris, Joyce seconds.  Aye vote unanimous, motion passed.
AvaCon Annual Filings
- Chris reports on MA Annual Corporate Report requirements.
AvaCon 2010 Taxes
- Joyce still seeking referrals for an accountant.
SLCC11 Preliminary Discussion
- Chris suggests “Bi-Coastal Convention Plan” in which the Second Life Community Convention city would be determined for the next x period of years – in even years, SLCC would be held in Boston, and in odd years SLCC would be held in San Francisco, during the first half of August. This plan would have many advantages: 1) Selecting the location of each year’s convention has been a major source of stress for convention organizers in past years 2) and also a point of contention between organizers and the community as everyone wants the convention to be held in their home city – this would resolve both of those issues. Knowing the cities in advance would allow us plan in advance without having the stress of having to choose a new city and get used to new vendors/cities/transit options/etc year to year,. 3) Linden Lab has offices in Boston and San Francisco, which makes their support and participation more lile. 4) SL residents would know in advance when and where the convention will be held and can save and plan accordingly, which is likely to increase attendance.
- MOTION to adopt “Bi-Coastal Convention Plan” made by Chris, Donna seconds.  Aye vote unanimous, motion passed.
- Discussed contract negotiations with Linden Lab.
Meeting adjourned at 8:47PM
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
January 14, 2011
6PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins, Donna Meyer
Absent: Â Peter Lokke
Quorum Present: Yes
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 6PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Review minutes of previous meeting by Chris Collins.
- MOTION to adopt meeting minutes seconded and passed.
AvaCon, Inc. Executive Board
- MOTION to accept Peter’s absence from meetings as resignation per bylaws by Chris, Joyce seconds. Â Aye vote unanimous, motion passed.
- Chris to draft letter to be sent by certified mail to request return of AvaCon files, financial documents, and property.
- Discussed future direction of AvaCon board and more closely aligning positions to skill sets and duties performed.
- Proposed creation of new Director position to be titled Community Trustee to serve as the voice of the SLCC community at board meetings.
IT & Infrastructure by Chris Collins
- Reported on creation of planning wiki for documenting convention planning process
AvaCon Taxes 2010
- Joyce still seeking referrals for an accountant.
- Discussed need to get receipts and financial statements from Peter.
Meeting adjourned at 8:17PM
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
January 11, 2011
6PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins
Absent: Donna Meyer, Peter Lokke
Quorum Present: No
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 6PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Review minutes of previous meeting by Chris Collins.
- MOTION to adopt meeting minutes seconded and passed.
AvaCon, Inc. Executive Board
- Donna responded to meeting request but was unable to attend.
- Discussed Peter’s lack of response, has now missed second meeting with no response.
- Discussed annual corporate filing for state of MA.
Communication from Linden Lab
- Discussed a communication from Linden Lab to begin planning for SLCC 2011
AvaCon Taxes 2011
- Joyce to seek referrals for an accountant.
- Discussed need to get receipts and financial statements from Peter.
SLCC 2011
- Chris suggests a more formal hiring process for key convention staff this year.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00PM
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Executive Board Meeting Minutes
AvaCon, Inc.
January 7, 2011
6PM EST ~ Online Meeting
Board Members
Present: Joyce Bettencourt, Chris Collins
Absent: Donna Meyer, Peter Lokke
Quorum Present: No
Proceedings
Meeting called to order at 6PM by Joyce Bettencourt
Review minutes of previous meeting by Chris Collins.
- MOTION to adopt meeting minutes seconded and passed.
AvaCon, Inc. Business by Chris Collins.
- Donna responded to meeting request but was unable to attend.
- Discussed Peter’s lack of response and how to handle.
Meeting adjourned at 7:00PM
Minutes submitted by Clerk, Chris Collins.
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