President’s Summary, February-March-April 2021

The ROG board held its monthly meetings in February, March and April 2021. A quorum was present.

1. Financial Report. Jeff Robinson (Treasurer) shared that the January through March financial reports reflected an income of $1,155 (mostly new member registrations or renewals) and expenses of $828(PayPal fees and annual renewals/filings) for a net income for the month of $325.Our beginning bank balance as of January 1 was $15,188. Our bank balance as of March 31, 2021 was $15,514.
2. Secretary’s Report. Discussion continued on proposed revisions to the bylaws. All proposals for changes to the bylaws were approved by the board and will be presented to the membership in May for ratification at the 2021 Annual General Meeting in July.
3. Rally Manager Report.  Discussion continued on the latest information regarding the 2021 National Rally (in-person). The April meeting summarized all of our latest findings, and the board unanimously voted to cancel the 2021 in-person rally, primarily due to the unavailability of Redwood techs, and the changing health protocols and requirements for large-group gatherings. There were several other factors that also led to the decision. The board elected to immediately begin work on organizing the 2021 Virtual Rally. Lisa Price is working on the dates, schedule and topics for the Virtual Rally.
4. Membership. During the three months of January, February and March, ROG added 23 new members, 26 membership renewals, and had 15 non-renewals for a net total of 327 ROG members. We also had 8 additional website registrations for a total of 44.
5. Marketing. No report.
6. Nominations.  The board is currently contacting potential new ROG Board candidates who would be willing to serve from 2021-2023. 
7. Technical Report.  The monthly Redwood Roundtables have been well attended with between 25 and 30 members signing on each month. Dave Connor is working on a schedule of topics and presenters for the future monthly Roundtables.
8. New Business.  None.

Next board meeting will be Tuesday, May 11, 11:00 am Eastern time.