Members Present: Judy Cook, Roger Crum, Leigh Ann Fulford, Kate Furmanski (arrived 5:20), Kristi Hale, Jacqui Housel, Madeline Iseli, Healy Jackson, Rob Jacques, Mike Miller, Kyle Ramey, Alysson Couch (left 5:17)
Excused: Brandy Mariani, Dan Turben
A quorum was declared
Call to Order - Meeting was called to order at 5:11 p.m.
I. Approval of November 1, 2022 and Meeting Minutes – Cook made a motion, seconded by
Ramey, to pass the minutes. All in favor, none opposed. Motion carried.
II. Review of Program Proposals
1. New idea from Jacques - OIC sponsors a 5K run. It could engage the broader Dayton community and highlight Oakwood as a welcoming community while raising funds.
2. Six members of leadership completed the online proposal evaluation process. Top 3 proposals on this measure were 1) Annual Cultural Fair, 2) Global Film Series, and 3) Braver Angels program.
3. Other factors that need to be considered include costs (both financial and in volunteer effort) and program size, with goal to select a small (small/deep/meaningful), medium (cultural fair or film festival), and large events (Run).
4. The following projects will be explored further:
i. Film Festival - Crum and Iseli
ii. 5K Run – Jacques
iii. Braver Angels program – Green
iv. Cultural festival/Food Truck event – Fulford
v. Conversation topics - Housel
III. 2023 Meeting Schedule – January meeting moved to Jan. 10th at 5:15.
IV. Next Steps –
1. Identify 1 – 2 programs for 2023 and establish a budget at the January meeting.
2. OIC will participate in the MLK Day walk downtown, and each Leadership Team member will recruit others to walk.
V. Review of Action Items
1. The following projects will be explored further:
i. Film Festival - Crum and Iseli
ii. 5K Run – Jacques
iii. Braver Angels program – Green
iv. Cultural festival/Food Truck event – Fulford
v. Conversation topics - Housel
2. Evaluate current website subscriptions and cancel those not needed; contact WIX to negotiate a lower rate; and submit receipts for reimbursement of expenses for website renewal (Green). Carried Forward
3. Look into issues with the communications@oakwoodic.org email address (Green). CARRIED FORWARD
4. Develop a draft of an annual budget (Mariani). CARRIED FORWARD
5. Submit Committee proposals to Mariani for operating budget (Committee Chairpersons). CARRIED FORWARD
VI. Adjournment - Jackson made a motion, seconded by Crum, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 10, 2022 – 5:15 p.m. Wright Library Community Room.
Respectfully submitted by Kristi Hale, OIC Secretary, and Leigh Ann Fulford