HARBOR AREA REGIONAL BOARD OF RESOURCES, INC.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, December 19, 2007; 12:00 P.M.
Walstrom Board Room
DRAFT

Welcome/Attendance
Present:  Branson, Breighner, Dika, Esposito,  Gallagher, Hughes, Mossburg, Simon
Absent :   Fenton    

The meeting was called to order by Denise Simon at 12:10 pm.  Executive Director Danna Widmar and Assistant Preston McGregor were also present.

Minutes
The Executive Committee minutes of November 27, 2007 were presented. Al Dika moved to accept. Kathie Breighner seconded the motion. Motion Carried.

Financials
a. November 2007 financials were presented by treasurer Esposito, reviewed and filed.
b. A cost estimate of $2,000.00 was discussed for a 2007 accounting review.  Federal Form 990 and MI Charitable License preparation ($750-$1000 in addition to the review) were also discussed. Widmar received bids from Sara Smith and from Annette Eustice of Rehmann Robson, an accountant referred by Donna Weber.  After discussion, Widmar will proceed with Form 990 and Charitable License through Sara Smith who has done the 990 in the past and the review through Annette Eustice of Rehmann Robson.
c. Fundraising letter has produced good results to date.  Budget has been met.

Current Business/Reports
Ford Park Building: Widmar has met with City Manager Fred Geuder to discuss feasibility of using Ford Park building as an office and will write letter to the City.

Meeting Schedule/Adjournment:
The Executive Committee - next regular meeting will be Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 12:00 noon, Walstrom Board Room.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:05PM

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Danna Widmar, Executive Director  Dated