8.13.25 BOD Meeting Minutes

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• ARC Board Meeting Summary - August 13, 2025 @ 8pm​

  Attendees​

  • Brian (President)
  • Justin (Vice President)
  • Bridgett (Treasurer)
  • Bill (Trustee)
  • Sam (New volunteer)
  • Noman (New volunteer)

  Financial Update​

  • Checking: $1,450.76
  • Savings: $19,886.34
  • Trust Account: $11,285.77
  • Action: Transferring $3,000 from savings to checking
  • Monthly Google Suite cost increased to $90/month

  Membership​

  • Current supporting members: 595
  • Annual membership fee: $30

  Upcoming Events​

  • SEACHEM Event: August 23rd (limited to 200 people)
  • Tour of Tanks: September 20th or 27th (planning still in progress)
  • Frag Bash: October 4th (tentative)
  • Reefing USA Event: November 15th in Cartersville
  • Holiday Party: December 13th (church reservation confirmed)

  Action Items​

  • Brian to contact tank tour hosts by Saturday
  • Bridgett still working on the Google form for aquarium ticket management
  • Noman to get contact information for Reefing USA
  • Brian to review dormant Google accounts to reduce costs
  • Brian created a poll for disabling Facebook AI feature based on member feedback