Steering Committee Minutes
8 April 2010
Present
Kelly Caughlan, Terry Rothmann, Tricia Lee, John Burke, Sharon Jakusz, Karen Piel, Roseann DeBot, Mary Ann Krems, Todd Kuckkahn, Kathy Davies, Fred Hebblewhite, Amy Eddy.
Todd Kuckkahn presented: "11 Actions to Promote Planned Giving at Your Charity This Year"
Introductions and Organizational - Kathy Davies
New member John Burke of MetLife was introduced. All those present provided a brief highlight of the great things happening in their organization.
Meeting Minutes - September 10, 2009
Terry Rothmann made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from September 10, 2009. Amy Eddy seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Financial Report - Terry Rothmann
Account Balance: $4,870.49
Tricia Lee made a motion to approve paying Marcus Hammitt $1,500 to complete the new professional advisors directory. Mary Ann Krems seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Roseann DeBot made a motion to approve up to $300 to UW-Stevens Point for the printing of 200 professional directories for the estate seminar. Karen Piel seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Financial Policy - Kathy Davies
The current financial policy was distributed and reviewed. Roseann DeBot made a motion to approve the policy as presented. Terry Rothmann seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Committee Reports - Marketing and Education Task Force
Minutes from the Marketing and Education meetings were distributed and reviewed. Reminder: Estate Planning Seminar is April 27.
Marketing: Follow up needed on obtaining the PSA from ppp.net. Mary Ann Krems made a motion to approve buying the PSA for $35. Roseann DeBot seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Next Meeting
Thursday, September 9 from 9AM-10Am at the United Way Community Room. Guest Speaker: Bruce Berglund of Donor by Design will present ""Identifying/Understanding Your Prospects Using Gilligan's Island."
Steering Committee Minutes
10 September 2009
Present
Fred Hebblewhite, Kathy Davies, Bob Stack, Amy Eddy, Tricia Lee, Sue Chapman, Karen Piel, Sharon Jakusz, Kelly Caughlan, Bruce Beaman
Introduction and Updates
Meetings
The Executive Committee has been working at some reorganization for the overall group, and has scheduled Steering Committee meetings for April 8 and September 9, 2010. Meeting attendance has waned and we're trying to invite as many non-profits as we can identify to join. Steering meetings should continue to include an educational component and member updates.
Success Stories
Fred said the Non-Profits Resource Guide has been the primary tool for community awareness of PGPC. The United Way, for example, has received several large donations in recent months, one for $56,000 from a 92-year-old man. Kathy said a man who died not long ago left his entire estate to the Red Cross. Amy pointed out that a donor may give money to an organization with which he/she never had any involvement, just because it's known that non-profits are always in need of money.
Committee Reports
Marketing: Bruce said the Marketing Committee has been asked to take on the next edition of the Resource Guide. We looked at some of the Leave a Legacy resources on the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning's Website.
Education: Amy provided a handout of the Education Committee's mission and reminded everyone to let Kelly Caughlan know about table reservations for the September 29 seminar.
Steering Committee Minutes
25 June 2009
Present
Fred Hebblewhite, C J Robinson, Tricia Lee, Kathy Davies, Marian Helm, Kristen Kleckner, Bob Stack, Amy Eddy, Bruce Beaman
Introduction and Updates
Next Estate Planning Seminar
29 September 2009, 6 to 8 p.m. at Memories in Plover.
Partnership for Philanthropic Planning/Leave A Legacy
PGPC is now a member of the PPP. Leave A Legacy is part of the PPP and we discussed whether we should affiliate ourselves with LAL. Bruce passed around some LAL brochure and poster samples. Other LAL media are available (e.g., video and audio PSAs, etc.).
Bruce said the PPP looks to be geared toward fundraising professionals, whereas LAL's purpose is to encourage the public-at-large to make planned gifts.
If we choose to associate PGPC with LAL we'll need to develop guidelines on how to use the media materials; LAL has some strictures of its own (e.g., its logo can't be changed). It was suggested that Marketing examine these issues and make recommendations.
Officers for 2010
Kelly Caughlan and Kathy Davies have volunteered to be PGPC Chair and Vice-Chair respectively for 2010. Terry Rothmann had previously said he'll continue to be our Treasurer. Vote to approve was all ayes.
What's our Future?
PGPC is in need of some rejuvenation. It was suggested that current Steering members meet one-on-one with past, present and potential future members to inform them what we're doing and where we're going. Fred said we need to provide resources useful to our non-profit and professional advisor members to keep them engaged--the "What's in it for me?" question.
We need to keep in mind that a planned gift may be long in coming. Ours is not the kind of effort that sees instantaneous results.
Resource Guides
Presently our non-profit and advisor guides are our most visible presence in the community. The former's in need of an update and we discussed whether we want to keep its format as-is or try a new approach. Whatever we may decide it was agreed both RGs should be capable of annual updates to keep them as current as possible. There was a question about how many RGs were printed originally and how many remain now.
Do we need to re-establish the Resource Guide committee or could it be a sub-committee of Marketing?
Education for Members
C J recommended looking into a guest speaker for education for our members. We could choose from any variety of topics that might be useful.
Steering Committee Minutes
19 February 2009
Present
Terry Rothmann, Bob Stack, Todd Kuckkahn, Kristin Duckart, Tricia Lee, Kristin Kleckner, Kelly Caughlan, Fred Hebblewhite, Bruce Beaman.
Partnership for Philanthropic Planning formerly known as: National Council on Planned Giving
The committee listened to comments regarding membership in the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning via telephone conference with Russ Howes, Madison chapter. Those present were all in favor of joining. Email sent to absent members asking them to review the website: www.pppnet.org and vote for or against membership. EMAIL VOTES ARE IN FAVOR OF JOINING. Cost is $100 and Bruce Beaman has agreed to be key contact person.
Website Domain Renewal
Motion made by Tricia, seconded by Todd to renew our Website domain name registration and hosting for two-years for $179. All in favor. Motion carried.
Next Meeting
Thursday, April 16 Steering Committee meeting at 11:30 a.m. United Way conference room. Agenda items: Membership PPP and how it can help you; educational event for fall - discuss date and topic; distribution of guides and holders to those who have not gotten theirs. Other business.
8 April 2010
Present
Kelly Caughlan, Terry Rothmann, Tricia Lee, John Burke, Sharon Jakusz, Karen Piel, Roseann DeBot, Mary Ann Krems, Todd Kuckkahn, Kathy Davies, Fred Hebblewhite, Amy Eddy.
Todd Kuckkahn presented: "11 Actions to Promote Planned Giving at Your Charity This Year"
Introductions and Organizational - Kathy Davies
New member John Burke of MetLife was introduced. All those present provided a brief highlight of the great things happening in their organization.
Meeting Minutes - September 10, 2009
Terry Rothmann made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from September 10, 2009. Amy Eddy seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Financial Report - Terry Rothmann
Account Balance: $4,870.49
Tricia Lee made a motion to approve paying Marcus Hammitt $1,500 to complete the new professional advisors directory. Mary Ann Krems seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Roseann DeBot made a motion to approve up to $300 to UW-Stevens Point for the printing of 200 professional directories for the estate seminar. Karen Piel seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Financial Policy - Kathy Davies
The current financial policy was distributed and reviewed. Roseann DeBot made a motion to approve the policy as presented. Terry Rothmann seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Committee Reports - Marketing and Education Task Force
Minutes from the Marketing and Education meetings were distributed and reviewed. Reminder: Estate Planning Seminar is April 27.
Marketing: Follow up needed on obtaining the PSA from ppp.net. Mary Ann Krems made a motion to approve buying the PSA for $35. Roseann DeBot seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.
Next Meeting
Thursday, September 9 from 9AM-10Am at the United Way Community Room. Guest Speaker: Bruce Berglund of Donor by Design will present ""Identifying/Understanding Your Prospects Using Gilligan's Island."
Steering Committee Minutes
10 September 2009
Present
Fred Hebblewhite, Kathy Davies, Bob Stack, Amy Eddy, Tricia Lee, Sue Chapman, Karen Piel, Sharon Jakusz, Kelly Caughlan, Bruce Beaman
Introduction and Updates
Meetings
The Executive Committee has been working at some reorganization for the overall group, and has scheduled Steering Committee meetings for April 8 and September 9, 2010. Meeting attendance has waned and we're trying to invite as many non-profits as we can identify to join. Steering meetings should continue to include an educational component and member updates.
Success Stories
Fred said the Non-Profits Resource Guide has been the primary tool for community awareness of PGPC. The United Way, for example, has received several large donations in recent months, one for $56,000 from a 92-year-old man. Kathy said a man who died not long ago left his entire estate to the Red Cross. Amy pointed out that a donor may give money to an organization with which he/she never had any involvement, just because it's known that non-profits are always in need of money.
Committee Reports
Marketing: Bruce said the Marketing Committee has been asked to take on the next edition of the Resource Guide. We looked at some of the Leave a Legacy resources on the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning's Website.
Education: Amy provided a handout of the Education Committee's mission and reminded everyone to let Kelly Caughlan know about table reservations for the September 29 seminar.
Steering Committee Minutes
25 June 2009
Present
Fred Hebblewhite, C J Robinson, Tricia Lee, Kathy Davies, Marian Helm, Kristen Kleckner, Bob Stack, Amy Eddy, Bruce Beaman
Introduction and Updates
Next Estate Planning Seminar
29 September 2009, 6 to 8 p.m. at Memories in Plover.
Partnership for Philanthropic Planning/Leave A Legacy
PGPC is now a member of the PPP. Leave A Legacy is part of the PPP and we discussed whether we should affiliate ourselves with LAL. Bruce passed around some LAL brochure and poster samples. Other LAL media are available (e.g., video and audio PSAs, etc.).
Bruce said the PPP looks to be geared toward fundraising professionals, whereas LAL's purpose is to encourage the public-at-large to make planned gifts.
If we choose to associate PGPC with LAL we'll need to develop guidelines on how to use the media materials; LAL has some strictures of its own (e.g., its logo can't be changed). It was suggested that Marketing examine these issues and make recommendations.
Officers for 2010
Kelly Caughlan and Kathy Davies have volunteered to be PGPC Chair and Vice-Chair respectively for 2010. Terry Rothmann had previously said he'll continue to be our Treasurer. Vote to approve was all ayes.
What's our Future?
PGPC is in need of some rejuvenation. It was suggested that current Steering members meet one-on-one with past, present and potential future members to inform them what we're doing and where we're going. Fred said we need to provide resources useful to our non-profit and professional advisor members to keep them engaged--the "What's in it for me?" question.
We need to keep in mind that a planned gift may be long in coming. Ours is not the kind of effort that sees instantaneous results.
Resource Guides
Presently our non-profit and advisor guides are our most visible presence in the community. The former's in need of an update and we discussed whether we want to keep its format as-is or try a new approach. Whatever we may decide it was agreed both RGs should be capable of annual updates to keep them as current as possible. There was a question about how many RGs were printed originally and how many remain now.
Do we need to re-establish the Resource Guide committee or could it be a sub-committee of Marketing?
Education for Members
C J recommended looking into a guest speaker for education for our members. We could choose from any variety of topics that might be useful.
Steering Committee Minutes
19 February 2009
Present
Terry Rothmann, Bob Stack, Todd Kuckkahn, Kristin Duckart, Tricia Lee, Kristin Kleckner, Kelly Caughlan, Fred Hebblewhite, Bruce Beaman.
Partnership for Philanthropic Planning formerly known as: National Council on Planned Giving
The committee listened to comments regarding membership in the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning via telephone conference with Russ Howes, Madison chapter. Those present were all in favor of joining. Email sent to absent members asking them to review the website: www.pppnet.org and vote for or against membership. EMAIL VOTES ARE IN FAVOR OF JOINING. Cost is $100 and Bruce Beaman has agreed to be key contact person.
Website Domain Renewal
Motion made by Tricia, seconded by Todd to renew our Website domain name registration and hosting for two-years for $179. All in favor. Motion carried.
Next Meeting
Thursday, April 16 Steering Committee meeting at 11:30 a.m. United Way conference room. Agenda items: Membership PPP and how it can help you; educational event for fall - discuss date and topic; distribution of guides and holders to those who have not gotten theirs. Other business.
