May 2024 Board Minutes
/May 10, 2024
Board Members Present: Kelli Houston, Bryan Raines, Bob Lutz, Dvid Crump, Beverly Sarles, Mark Wakai, Julie Honekamp, Kurtis Robinson, David Crump, Lynn Kimball, Jennyfer Mesa, KJ January, Ricki Peone, Rachel Ferguson, Tamika LaMere, Luke Baumgartner, Shawn Brigman, Lacey Bacon, Juliana Repp, Kiana McKenna, Hancel Sanchez, and Ryann Louie, Stephanie Courtney, and Ash Riant
Rachel called us to order.
During the welcome, Rachel acknowledged Jennyfer Mesa and thanked her for her support of BHT as she has stepped down as Board Chair. Jennyfer shared thoughtful comments about the need for additional support for BIPOC leaders. The Chair role is a big commitment and requires added support for individuals, especially when they are from community-based organizations.
Kiana read our Land Acknowledgement.
Mark read our Statement on Anti Racism
Kelli provided a short equity reflection on the history of Black History Month.
Motion: To approve the May Consent Agenda
2023 Prelim Year End Financials
April Strategy & Living our Values Notes
April Governance & Belonging Notes
Moved: Dave Seconded: Luke APPROVED
Abstain: Julie
Tribal Partners Collaborative Update
Alison provided a history of the Tribal Partners Leadership Council transitioning to the Tribal Partners Collaborative
Board Development Updates
Rachel and Kelly shared the thinking of the Board Goverannce and Belonging Committee and Board Strategy & Living our Values Committee recommendation that we hire a consultant to support the goals of:
Assess BHT’s current Board culture.
Lead a process to finalize values, beliefs and principles with our strategic direction.
Define the roles and responsibilities that we expect will include a Board Manual.
The Board provided feedback on skills/experience necessary.
Board Belong Survey was distributed
Adjourn