1. Call to Order: Holli Ploog called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.

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1 COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING NORTHERN ARIZONA Minutes of the Board Meeting held Thursday, February 8, 2018at 1:00 p.m. At Starbuck s meeting room, Sedona, AZ Attendees: Lynda Brown, Pat Currivan, Carol Gandolfo, Sybil Malinowski Melody, John Martinez, Holli Ploog and Sue Shannon; Guests: (attending by telephone conference) Lois Carrier and Sasha Stewart, and (in person) Betty Peterson and Jenny Underwood. 1. Call to Order: Holli Ploog called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m. 2. Nominating Committee (a): Holli reported that the Nominating Committee has nominated Lois Carrier as a Director and Lois has agreed to take on the fundraising position. Motion: Sue Shannon made a motion to approve the Nominating Committee s recommendation that Lois Carrier be elected as a Director through the end of 2018; Carol Gandolfo seconded the motion; which motion passed unanimously. [Holli then called Lois who joined the meeting telephonically. Lois advised that her assistant Sasha Stewart was also on the call.] 3. Minutes: Motion: John Martinez made a motion to approve the Minutes for the January 11, 2018 retreat meeting, as submitted by Sybil Malinowski Melody; Sue seconded the motion; which motion passed unanimously. 4. Treasurer s Report: John distributed a Balance Sheet through January 31, 2018 (copy attached), and a revised proposed Budget for fiscal year 7/1/17 through 3/30/18 (copy attached). John reported that the Coalition has $13, in our bank accounts. Holli reminded the Board that there are only 4 months left in the current fiscal year. John asked for input as to additional categories that should be included and that Board members need to be developing what their budget items for the fiscal year beginning 7/1/2018. Sybil mentioned that insurance should be included in the budget. 5. Secretary s Report: Sybil advised that grant organizations had asked if CAHT has a non-discrimination policy and read a proposed Non-discrimination statement and policy (copy attached). Motion: Lynda Brown made a motion to approve the Non-Discrimination proposed by Sybil; Sue seconded the motion; which motion passed unanimously. Sybil reported (i) the General Liability insurance has been renewed with a premium of $494, and (ii) the D&O insurance policy has been invoiced. John advised the invoice was for $548, which was less than the $744 premium we anticipated. Sybil requested that the Board authorize her signing a Freedom United pledge called the My Dignity Pledge. The members of the Board asked Sybil to the information so they could further consider it. 6. Committee Reports: Awareness Committee: Sue distributed copies of the Awareness Committee Report and Presentations log report (copies attached). Sue reported that since presentations have been made to over 1,500 people since May, 2016; that a presentation at Mingus Union H.S. is scheduled for March to be given to the Freshman P.E. classes and the Leadership Class; the specific schedule will come from the school; Judy Kenney is willing to help (Carol agreed to contact her). Sue introduced Jenny Underwood to talk about the Verde Valley Sanctuary and its YES (Youth Empowerment Services) program. Jenny explained the Teen Maze held at Clemenceau Center in Cottonwood, which this year will be March 6, 7 & 8 starting at 9 a.m. each day, with a parent preview scheduled for Monday evening March 5 th at 5:30 p.m. CAHT is invited to observe the event in

2 anticipation that CAHT might have a station at next year s teen maze. The students spend 10 to 15 minutes at each station of 10 stations, with each exhibitor providing some interactive activity. The VV Sanctuary conducts a brief feedback session with the students as they leave. Jenny advised the Board that the performance of The Vagina Dialogues on February 17 th at SPAC will be a benefit for the VV Sanctuary. Jenny also is interested in working with the Presentation Committee. Social Media: Carol advised that a Facebook page has been established and provided print outs to the Board. Pat Currivan and Carol are both administrators of the Facebook page. Website: Lynda reported on how the website was set up: Gail Moore used a program called Weebly, for which she is the licensee, and The Sedona Women paid for her services to maintain the site for 2 years, which means we have somewhat more than a year s worth of pre-paid website service. Print Media: Pat circulated generic business cards that can be used by presenters who are not Board members. Pat reported that she is scheduled to present to Greater Yavapai County Coalition, which is associated with PFLAG, on May 15 th. Liaison: Law Enforcement: Carol reported that Chandler Detective Mike Russo has agreed to participate at the I Am Jane Doe panel, and that she is arranging a dinner afterward with Chief McGill. Carol is working on a training booklet for the Sedona Police Department on sex trafficking. Native American: The Flagstaff trafficking groups are working with the Navajo Nation so Carol intends to pursue a relationship with the Yavapai Apache Nation in the Verde Valley. 7. Nominating Committee (b): Holli reported that the Nominating Committee endorsed Pat Currivan s offer to assume the position of President on July 1, 2018, through the remainder of the term ending December 31, The Nominating Committee recommended that Pat be President-Elect from now till she takes over as President and that the Bylaws be deemed amended as appropriate to allow for a President-Elect when the current President is not able to complete his or her term. Motion: John made a motion to accept the Nominating Committee s recommendation to create a President-Elect position, that Pat Currivan hold that position until she assumes the position of President on July 1, 2018, and that the Bylaws be deemed amended as recommended; Sybil seconded the motion, which motion passed unanimously. 8. SIFF Panel: Holli reported that in addition to I AM JANE DOE, there are two other trafficking films being shown at the film festival: My Dearest Daughter and Invisible Hands. Anyone who is not a SIFF member can get member pricing through CAHT. Holli has invited several people to participate in the panel discussion but so far only Mike Russo has committed to participate. 9. New Business- Trust AZ Meetings February 14 (webinar) and March 22 (Phoenix). No one is available for February 14 th ; Pat and Carol plan to attend both March 22 nd Trust AZ meeting and the Governor s Council meeting. 9: Introductions: Betty Peterson introduced herself to the Board. Next Meeting: March 8, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Starbuck s. Carol will check with Missy Sikora to see if she can attend. Lois will invite Roberto Ancis to a Board meeting. Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m. Minutes submitted by Sybil Malinowski Melody Attachments: CAHT-NAZ 1/31/18 Balance Sheet; Revised Draft Fiscal Budget 7/1/17-6/30/18; Non-Discrimination Statement and Policy; Presentation Committee Report & Log 2

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5 Non-Discriminations Statement and Policy Adopted by the Board of Directors Of the Coalition Against Human Trafficking Northern Arizona On February 8, 2018 Coalition Against Human Trafficking Northern Arizona does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our board, volunteers, vendors, and persons with whom we interact.

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