Leadership Rutherford Board Minutes 8/6/26 Members present: Phil Burney, Michelle Flynn, Garin Hill, Rachel Hill, Matt Higgins, Jill Miracle, Lindsey Morgan, Kelly Lovelace, Clarissa Gordon, Sarah Crank, Lisa Bralley Minutes were presented by email. Jill Miracle made motion to approve, seconded by Linc McDaniel. The board voted to approve. Financial Report—emailed by Kelly Lovelace. Current balance-$4,388.01. Committee Reports: Alumni Committee: Plans for Alumni Event at Mountain Haze on October 22. Tickets will be given to attendees for drinks. If held during operating hours, no insurance will be needed. Invites will be sent by email to alumni. Members are asked to update any emails they are aware of. Each board member is asked to secure one door prize for the evening. Flyers will also be produced to advertise the event, with RSVP info included. A food truck will be on site and appetizers served. Marketing Committee: Lindsey noted that Raven and Phil were very helpful at the Chamber/Owls event. A recommendation was made to check with Justin Conner regarding LR signs and Sandwich Board for future events. Program Committee: Met on August 3rd to plan Orientation/September “Critical Issues” session. Will meet on September 10 to plan October/November sessions. Executive Committee: Did not meet Facilitator Report—Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 25 at the Rutherford County Library, community room, from 5-8. Parcel will cater the meal. Board members attending are asked to donate $10 for their meal. The Poverty Simulation will be used in the September 8th “Critical Issues” class. Five volunteers have been secured; fi ve more are needed. Ongoing Business-The By-Laws committee will meet immediately following the general board meeting today. The board decided not to use a book this year for the cohort. Sam Seigler will continue his leadership series using the SERVE model. Cohort Applications—Applications were emailed to board members by Lindsey Morgan, Facilitator. Eight applications were discussed and voted on. Seven were approved for the upcoming cohort. A motion was approved for two scholarships. Approved: Joe Scoggins, Maggie McMahan, Bonnie Langford-Powell, Franklin Sha ff er, Melissa Tenpenny, Lacey Arrowood, and Lori Greene. Emily Peeler was approved last year and unable to complete the course. She will join the current cohort. A suggestion was made to rework applications before next year. A motion and second were secured to end the meeting at 8:58. Respectfully Submitted, Lisa Bralley, Secretary