Present: Will Irwin, Chair, John Pielemeier, Bunty Ketcham, Garrett Stevens, Glenn Carroll, Bob and Caryn Musil, Belle Belew, Joni Podschun, Laurie Moore.

Unable to be present: Gail Edie, Jack Wells, Maria Helena Price, Linda Maddox, Al Bartlett, Genie Robinson.

Convene and Opening

We convened in the church library at 8:30 a.m. For the opening, Bunty read a prayer and meditation titled "Among the Multitudes."

Review of Draft Minutes of March, 2008 Meeting

The March 9, 2008 minutes were reviewed and approved.

Volunteer Recruiting

We went through the summary sheets for the applicants. John reported that the first three applicants have completed their interviews and have chosen Bread for the City as their first choice. John will talk to Bread to see who their first choice is. We need a potluck host for Rachel, who goes to school at American University.

We discussed whether we should invite other applicants to interview. Various factors were discussed including group/personal dynamics among those living in the house.

Christ House has two applicants it cannot place whose names they will give to us. Those applicants are interested in medical positions, rather than case management jobs.

Future applicants may be interested in environmental or pre-law positions, and we should attempt to find agencies that have such positions.

Community Counselor's Report

Linda reported (via Will) that she is coordinating meetings with the volunteers to help them figure out what they want to do next year. The four women volunteers are looking for a house together.

Americorps Report

Garrett reported that the security/background checks need to be completed for this year. Applicants should be told that they need to have a background investigation before they will be hired by an agency. CNVS is under pressure from Americorps to submit exit information.

House Report

Glenn reported that things are fine right now with the volunteer house. The t.v. was replaced and the computer service is back.

Chair's Report

Will raised the question whether the board would prefer that Jessica Peterson's work as community counselor be done as a member of the staff of the church or separately as an independent contractor. The consensus was to hire Jessica for this position as an independent contractor, if possible. Will will follow up with the arrangements.

Will reported that Mary Schaller Blaufuss had asked if we could make a video of talking with the volunteers about their experience in the Westmoreland Volunteer Corps, i.e., service with their agencies, living together in community, and their reflections in general, in order to have a medium for prospective applicants to view daily life as a volunteer on You Tube. The consensus was this seemed like a promising idea; Will will talk with the volunteers about their reactions and interest.

Will mentioned that we will evaluate the program for the year at the June 20-22 retreat. Departing board members will transfer their duties to the new members at the retreat as well.

In July, there will be a final party at the volunteer house. The house must be cleaned the last week of August. We will welcome the new volunteers Labor Day weekend.