Southeast Council on Philanthropy
Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, January 24, 2008
11:30 am -1:00pm
ATTENDEES:
Melody Anderson
Ellen Carlson
Larry Essner
Eva Hillis
Kessie Hinkle
Revonda Kirby
Betty Martin
Ron Pilz
Denise Stewart
Delilah Taylor
Walt Wildman
Mike Buckley
Jean Chapman
Bob Francis
Sharon Hileman
Mary Burton-Hitt
Trudy Lee
Marla Mills
Lisa Quick
Molly Strickland
Nicole Thieret
Tony Buehrle
Sam Duncan
Linda Garner
Laura Hinkebein
Glenda Hoffmeister
Amanda Lincoln
Bill Osborne
Tammy Samuel
Jean Soncini
Penelope Vogel
The first quarterly meeting of SECOP was held at the Glenn Convocation Center, Southeast Missouri
University River Campus. President Trudy Lee welcomed members and guests. Trudy did a round-robin
introduction, asking each person to share the number of years that they had been members of SECOP.
She prefaced the request by telling members that the Organization is celebrating 10 years of leadership in
addressing the partnership between non-profits and philanthropy in southeast Missouri. Recognized as
founding members were Denise Stewart, Laura Hinkebein, Betty Martin, Mary Burton-Hitt, and Bill Kiel,
who was not in attendance,. Trudy reminded attendees to visit the SECOP website, secoponline.org,
where there is opportunity for each non-profit to link to the website providing more exposure for their
agency/organization. Minutes were reviewed and accepted as presented.
The treasurer’s report was
distributed showing a balance of $3,157.85. Larry Essner presented the 2008 budget which was reviewed
with a motion to approve, seconded and passed by the membership.
Tony Buehrle, membership chair, noted that 17 out of 35 members from last year have renewed their
membership. He distributed membership forms, noting that dues cover 2 people from each organization
to attend quarterly meetings and luncheons in addition to all other special programs offered by SECOP.
Tony mentioned that he has been in contact with several southern Illinois people whom he is encouraging
to join. He recommended that every member speak to someone who could benefit and invite them to
attend and become members.
Amanda Lincoln, vice-president, will be adding updates to the website, meeting notices, minutes, the
membership brochure that members can download to run off and take copies to friends and associates.
She stated that January had 255 hits and there were several days left in the month. She shared with the
group about adding a “Tech Tips” requesting members to get tips and ideas to her to put on the list.
Penelope Vogel, community outreach, told about the upcoming TBY Estate Planning ad. Individuals
interested should call the Southeast Missourian about running an ad.
Linda Garner and Nicole Thieret, program chairs, distributed a card with upcoming programs. They
noted that the Feb. 19 Webinar on Listening to Don ors—Essential skills for the Win-Win Ask is
scheduled with location to be announced. Nicole extended thanks to Bob Francis, US Bank, for
sponsorship of the August Webinar. program: Board Development and Engaging Your Board. Car
pooling will be available for the St Louis Planned Giving Council meeting on march 13 where Margaret
Mae Damon will present on the impact of “Boomer Women” on philanthropy. Nicole and Linda passed
out a survey about interest in a program on Certification for the Oct. meeting.
Linda introduced Dan Reynolds with Holmes, Radford, & Avalon, Inc., who presented on “Capital
Campaigns.” He spoke on three basic fundamentals that make for a successful campaign: 1)Assessing
the maximum dollar goal, timing, significant leaders to lead and support the campaign; 2) developing and
implementing a feasibility study—usually an eight week process involving 40-50 contacts—and
reassessing goal, timing, etc.; 3) the ask. All of these steps are built on the relationships the organization
has within the community, the real need, and support when those that make the ask can achieve
commitments to the cause and thus, the goal. Dan was available for an afternoon session to go more into
detail on running a successful campaign.
The calendar for 2008 quarterly meetings:
Thursday, January 24 -- Southeast Missouri State University
Thursday, April 24 -- St. Francis Medical Center
Thursday, July 24 -- Southeast Missouri Hospital
Thursday, October 23 -- United Way of Southeast Missouri
Respectfully submitted,
Molly A. Strickland, Sec.