The Board of NOLAA met on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at the Colonial Eatery at 10:00AM. In attendance were 7 Board Members including Nicole Gove, Pierre Chelala, Joe Khadige, and George Nassif, Henry Nahra, Nasib Saadeh, and Pierre Bejjani.

Agenda Format: George suggested updating the board meeting agenda to add prayer before the opening statement. Nicole will make the updates to the agenda template and send it to the new Recording Secretary for use.

Treasurer’s Report: $26,000 is in the checking account and $26,000 is in the savings account. Insurance was paid, $1,800. $5,000 is in scholarship fund.

Building: work has started on the building.

MOTION: by Joe, 2^nd by Nicole; compensation of 5% of the renovation project, with 5% in-kind contribution will be remitted toward general contractor fees. Approved by Pierre C, Pierre B, Henry, Nasib, Joe, and Nicole. George abstained.

Sworn In: Nasib Saadeh was sworn in as a new board member.

2010 Election: Board decided on the following positions for the 2010 year.

President – Pierre C

Vice President – Pierre B

Corresponding Secretary – Henry

Recording Secretary – Nasib

Treasurer – George

Heritage Committee – Charbel

Membership Committee – Nicole

Social Committee – Joe

Finance Committee - Paul

Membership Approval: board approved Thomas Abdow, Elias Fayad, Nicholas Nassif, Michel Soueidi, Lina Soueidi, and Beechara Soueidi membership requests.

Credit Cards: we are now able to accept credit card payments.

MOTION: By Pierre B, 2^nd by George to nominate Dick Ganim as Parliamentarian for the group. Approved unanimously.

Feed the Homeless: Sunday, March 7^th at St. Herman’s House of Hospitality. Nicole will pick up food. George wrote check for $300 for food from Kan Zamaan.

General Session: March’s General Session meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 31^st.

Board Meetings: Considertion to move Board meetings to the first Saturday of every month at 10am.

Operational Plan: current board was given a copy of the Operational Plan and asked to review it and provide feedback by the next meeting.

Directors Insurance: NOLAA will purchase board insurance for approximately $400/year with a $1 million coverage plan.

Renovation Proposal: Rick Ganim joined the meeting and presented a building renovation proposal. The proposal includes several options for renovation the building.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:00pm

The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 10:00am

Motions that were proposed via email, after the board meeting.

By Joe, via email on 3/10: Background provided by Joe to the board, regarding the building renovations: Rick was given a verbal directive to begin “The front project that includes the kitchen, opening of the doors, and meeting the City’s requirements to obtain vacancy permits.