Caring for

1. 1. Attendees – Kym Johnson, Jessica Trier, Katherine Clifton

   2. Absentees - None

   3. New Board Members - None

   4. New Team Members - None

   5. Notice of leave of Team Members - None

2. Minutes from Previous Meeting

   1. This is the first meeting so there are no previous minutes to review.

3. New Business

   1. The Board of Directors members was recognized as Kym Johnson, Jessica Trier, and Katherine Clifton.

   2. Kym Johnson was appointed as President and Treasurer.

   3. Jessica Trier was appointed as Vice President and Secretary.

   4. Katie Clifton was appointed as a Board Member.

   5. The Organizational Handbook, Policies, Forms, By-Laws, and Articles of Incorporation were reviewed by The Board of Directors.

      1. The Organizational Handbook, Policies, Forms, By-Laws, and Articles of Incorporation were unanimously accepted and approved by all Board Members.

   6. The goal of the Organization is to begin official business in January of 2026.

   7. New Issues - None

   8. New Opportunities - None

   9. New donations/gifts/funds – None

4. Old Business

   1. This is the first meeting so there is not any old business to discuss.

5. Treasurer’s Report

   1. The first three-year budget, Statement of Activities, and Chart of Accounts were discussed by the Board of Directors.

      1. The budget was unanimously approved by all Board Members.

      2. The Statement of Activities was approved by  all Board Members.

      3. The Chart of Accounts was approved by all Board Members.

   2. A checking account needs to be opened in the Organizational name.

      1. The action of opening a checking account was unanimously approved by all Board members.

6. Miscellaneous

   1. Correspondence – None

   2. Reports – None

   3. Discussions

      1. Ideas were discussed about creating a website, social media platforms, advertising, having a silent auction, and the creation of give-a-ways.

   4. Action Items

      1. Once all documents have been updated, the President will register the Organization as a charity with the Colorado Secretary of State.

      2. Once all documents have been updated, the President will file the Articles of Incorporation with the Colorado Secretary of State.

      3. Once all documents have been updated, the President will submit for tax-exempt status with the IRS and the State of Colorado.

      4. The Secretary will update all documents with the approval date and date of updated date.

      5. Jessica Trier will research the pricing and time-line of creating give-aways.

      6. Kym Johnson will research creating a campaign to solicit donations for start-up fees.

7. Next Meeting

   1. 1/10/2026 at 12:00 PM, location TBD.

8. Adjourn

   1. 1:20 PM.