The Northside Planning Council (NPC) today is barely recognizable as the organization it was when I rejoined the board in June 2015. Struggling financially to keep FEED Kitchens from failing, the small band of board members was no match for the taxing demands of NPC’s mission. The NPC itself was also operating without an executive…
The Northside Planning Council has been a part of our community since 1993, but few people who live here could tell you what NPC is or what NPC does. The short description is that we are catalysts for action, a vehicle for greater citizen participation in the decisions and issues that affect our community. Some…
In attendance: Karin Cretney, Adam Haen, Abha Thakkar, Martee Mikalson Agenda: – identify goals of group – identify volunteer needs – next steps Decisions Made: Goals of Volunteer CAT – write out volunteer descriptions – identify volunteer recruitment channels – agencies, organization, individuals – volunteer sign-up process – Chris Moore – design volunteer…
In attendance: Lauri Lee, Dave Bruns, Lisa Wiese, Kelly Warren, Dale Matthews, Abha Thakkar Agenda: 1. Agenda Review & Minutes 2. Report from Kelly 3. What should our priorities be? 4. Who else should we invite to the table? Decisions Made: Our Priorities – revise our logo and branding – develop multilingual, multimedia…
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FEED Conference Room Present: Karin Cretney, Martee Mikalson, Lisa Wiese, Lauri Lee, Dale Matthews, Kelly Warren, Terrie Anderson, Abha Thakkar, Adam Haen Agenda Introductions Financial Issues Monthly expenses/rent Outreach updates A Taste of FEED final plans Action Items Financial issues Jill, Dave Adam and Abha meet with Apel Accounting 8/4. Set up accurate monthly expenses…
By Nikki Sanders & Terrie Anderson The Northside Planning Council (NPC) has recently undergone significant changes in order to stabilize it financially and strengthen its role as a representative voice for the Northside. We’ve heard time and again that the NPC lost touch with the community when we changed from a representative coalition structure to…
FEED Conference Room Present: Adam Haen, Mary Ambrosavage, Chris Moore, Noelle Brusky, Kelly Warren, Lisa Wiese, Chris Brockel, Dave Meyer, Abha Thakkar, Terrie Anderson, Martee Mikalson, Dale Matthews Agenda Outreach updates Edible Startup Summit Dane County Farmers Market Opportunities Trainings Translated info sessions Info session Tours User contracts/operating procedures Quarterly Bazaar—A Taste of FEED Communications…
FEED Conference Room Present: Kelly Warren, Lauri Lee, Lisa Wiese, Chris Moore, Chris Brockel, Abha Thakkar, Terrie Anderson, Martee Mikalson Agenda: Plan next FEED Bazaar — Taste of FEED, August 8, 4:00 to 7:30 pm, at FEED. Promotion for event Finalize volunteer needs for Bazaar Action Items: Prepare for more attendees than past bazaars, especially…
Attending: Dale Mathews, Kelly Warren, Lisa Wiese, Noelle, Chris Brockel, Abha Thakkar, Lauri Lee, Martee Mikalson Chair Martee Mikalson opened meeting at 12:30 pm Agenda: Update from Outreach Coordinator, Kelly Warren Action Team structure August 8 Summer Bazaar Update on Madison Community Foundation letter of intent New name for FOC? Equipment needs update Action…