Board Minutes February 2024: Difference between revisions
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*Coreen: I don't think we will exceed hours. It helps us get more stuff ready to go out the door, and also engage volunteers. Bike builders make us money. Bike builder hours are cash flow positive for us because when spring hits, we can sell all of the bikes that are built up. Refurbished bikes are easier to sell. Going forward, with a smaller space, if we can't store as much stock, my first goal is to maximize the amount of money we can make right now. We need some projections to know what that looks like going forward into the next year. | *Coreen: I don't think we will exceed hours. It helps us get more stuff ready to go out the door, and also engage volunteers. Bike builders make us money. Bike builder hours are cash flow positive for us because when spring hits, we can sell all of the bikes that are built up. Refurbished bikes are easier to sell. Going forward, with a smaller space, if we can't store as much stock, my first goal is to maximize the amount of money we can make right now. We need some projections to know what that looks like going forward into the next year. | ||
*Alex: I know Chris has done a lot of work and has provided a very detailed spreadsheet about bike builder investment. I am not concered about having all the builders at one shop. It wouldn't happen immediately, and we need to arrange for it not to hinder public hours. With the space Matt found, we could store parts and bikes. Our challenge has always been having enough space to store decent bikes. | *Alex: I know Chris has done a lot of work and has provided a very detailed spreadsheet about bike builder investment. I am not concered about having all the builders at one shop. It wouldn't happen immediately, and we need to arrange for it not to hinder public hours. With the space Matt found, we could store parts and bikes. Our challenge has always been having enough space to store decent bikes. | ||
*Matt: I am bit concerned about how we hire and manage people and staff now that we don't have an ED. Is this the right candidate? I am not comfrtable having this discussion in an open forum. We should have a side discussion in lieu of an HR committee. | |||
*Coreen: When he first stepped back, it was the intention he would stay on for a few hours. He was never officially let go. It would be wonderful to get him back in. | |||
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