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The Denver Turnverein, Inc. Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting December 19, 2023 – Regular Meeting Directors in Attendance: Name Position Attendance Albert Evans President Present David Tippett VP - Ballroom chair, Building Chair Present William Murakami Treasurer Present Tina Davis Secretary Absent William Buck Membership Present Art Abington Director at large Present Steve Blakely Director at large Present Carla Murphy Director at large – Decorating Chair Present George Potts Director at large Absent Jeanette Hensley Director at large – Grant & Fund-Raising Chair Absent Jennifer Corey Director at large – Marketing Chair Present Larry Long Director at large – Dance Hosts Present Members in attendance: Patty Murton A quorum was met. The meeting was called to order at 6:29. The November 2023 minutes were approved. Members to be Heard Patty Murton introduced herself, and as an interior designer presented her thoughts on the design and décor of the building interior. She suggested the board adopt a master plan for the building. Patty asked the board for input on what type of improvements they would like to see, the priorities, and what vision they have for the building. Significant discussion followed. The board discussed options and decided the short-term emphasis would be on the front entry (floor covering and colors) and the appearance of the ballroom Reports from all departments: Ballroom Report, Country Report, Marketing Report, Grants Report, Decoration Report, Dance Host Report, Treasurer, Membership, & Building Committee. Jennifer reported on the mission statement, vision statement, and tagline for the Business Plan. The board approved the following: The motion passed unanimously. Mission: Fostering community vitality through dance and the cultural arts in our elegant venue. Vision: Our vision is to become the prominent cultural center for the Colorado front range focusing on community well-being through the cultural arts including activities, events, and education for dancing, visual arts, and other personal and socially beneficial programs. Tagline: “Dance, Culture, and Community in the Heart of Denver” William presented the financial reports. The board approved to pay Kathy Murakami for last minute bartending for an event. Old Business The board moved to accept the Rules and Regulations draft presented by Carla and to replace the term “licensed” bartenders with “appropriately trained” bartenders. The motion passed unanimously. New Business The board approved adding a large pull door handle to the ballroom emergency exit door. The board approved a gift card to all employees and contractors. William Murakami volunteered to procure and distribute the gifts. A motion to adjourn the meeting was approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:56 pm.