NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING 10 am – 11 am, Saturday, July 29 (Rain date: Sunday, July 30)
Joost Family Preserve 150 East Side Drive, Verona Island Follow signs to parking in the field and bring a chair
There will be a short business meeting with the election of officers and new directors and a brief report on the Trust’s finances and highlights of the last year.
Directions, Agenda and Minutes for 2022 Annual Meeting below.
Map and Directions
150 East Side Drive, Verona Island. Turn off US Route 1 in Verona onto East Side Drive. Go 2 miles. Narrow drive & sign on left.
2023 Annual Meeting Agenda 10 am – 11 am, Saturday, July 29 (Rain date: Sunday, July 30) Joost Family Preserve
Carl Derian: Welcome / Call Meeting to Order / Establish Quorum
Carl Derian: Approve Minutes of August 28, 2022 Annual Meeting
Carl Derian: Capital Campaign highlights
Emily Hawkins: 2022-2023 Financial report
Carl Derian: Trust accomplishments for the year
Landon Fake: Program details
Carl Derian: Introduce Current Directors + Staff
Carl Derian: Elect Annual Slate of Officers a. Kurt Silberstein, Secretary b. Jack MacBrayne, Assistant Treasurer c. Emily Hawkins, Treasurer d. Jack MacBrayne, VP e. Carl Derian, President
Carl Derian: Elect Slate of Directors, terms ending in 2026 a. Leah Page (1st term 2021-2023) b. Laurel Lockett (interim director appointed 6/2023) c. Sarah LeVine (first term 2008-2011)
Landon Fake: Volunteer recognition, Volunteer of Year Award
Carl Derian: Adjourn
Minutes for 2022 Annual Meeting 10 am, August 28, 2022 Joost Family Preserve
Carl Derian: Welcome / Call Meeting to Order / Establish Quorum (20 members)
Carl Derian: Motion to approve minutes of August 14, 2021 Annual Meeting (sent to supporters ahead of time), by Jack, 2nd by Sarah, accepted by majority vote
Carl Derian: Capital Campaign highlights; an anonymous donor has given the Trust up to $150,000 matching funds. As of July 13, all gifts by individuals will be matched up to $150,000. Through July 31,2022: a. Revenue including pledges and expected LMF grant: $1,824,033 b. 95 donors c. 21 pledgees =$70,678 d. LMF Grant funds $264,972 – October e. Expenses through 7/31/2022: $68,421
Jack MacBrayne: 2021-2022 Financial report. Motion to accept report by Liam, 2nd by Sarah, accepted by majority vote
Carl Derian: Carl enumerated the extensive Trust accomplishments for the year; recognition was given to Ted Van Leer for his extensive efforts on behalf of the trust
Landon Fake: Program details
Jennifer Riefler: Joost Family Preserve history & vision
Carl Derian: Introduce Current Directors + Staff a. Board: i. Carol Bennatti ii. Marcis Curtis iii. Carl Derian iv. Emily Hawkins v. Sarah LeVine vi. Jack MacBrayne vii. Anna Perna viii. Liam Riordan ix. Kurt Silberstein b. Termed out/stepping down: i. Sarah LeVine c. Staff i. Addison Gruber, Phineas Peake, Landon Fake
Carl Derian: Elect Annual Slate of Officers, motion to accept the slate of officers by Carol Bennatti, 2nd by Kurt Silberstein, accepted by majority vote a. Kurt Silberstein, Secretary b. Jack MacBrayne, Assistant Treasurer c. Emily Hawkins, Treasurer d. Jack MacBrayne, VP e. Carl Derian, President
Carl Derian: Elect Slate of Directors, term ending in 2025, motion to accept by Carol Bennatti,, 2nd by Anna Perna, accepted by majority vote a. Susan Michaud-Smith b. Hannah Johnson c. Dan Kircheis
Carl Derian: Commemoration of former Director Sarah LeVine (notes below) plaque awarded
Landon Fake: Volunteer recognition: Emily Hawkins, Jack MacBrayne, Carl Derian, Roger Greene, Liam Riordan, Anna Perna, Jennifer Riefler, and others; Volunteer of Year Award Carol Benatti. She Chaired an ad hoc committee, invasive work, work on trails and viewsheds, representing the Trust at events, Stewardship Committee, Conservation Advisory Group, Land Committee
Landon Fake: Authors Roger Greene and Cathy Rees introduced
Carl Derian: Motion to adjourn by Sarah LeVine, 2nd by Anna Perna, passed by majority vote
