Now accepting candidate applications for Fresh Air Board of Directors

Fresh Air, Incorporated is looking for qualified candidates to serve on its Board of Directors. The Board is tasked with envisioning the future of KFAI while working closely with the General Manager to see that vision is realized. It has a major role in fundraising, approving budgets and developing governance policies. It works to ensure that KFAI is inclusive, relevant, and financially secure. We are especially interested in motivated individuals with experience in fundraising, grantwriting, finance, marketing and technology. 

If you are passionate about KFAI and the idea of community radio and have the time and skills to contribute, fill out the online application form at www.kfai.org/elections. You can also download a printable application there, or you can pick one up at the station.

This is a two-year commitment; the term starts in January next year.

The deadline to submit applications to be included on the ballot is 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 30.

To submit a nomination, please fill out the Google Form which can be found here.

More information can be found at KFAI.org/elections.

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KFAI Board of Directors Meeting Notice and Agenda for Monday, Sept. 28

KFAI Board of Directors Meeting Notice and Agenda

Monday, September 28, 2020

This month’s meeting of the Fresh Air, Inc. Board of Directors will be held on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Important note: Because of the CDC recommendations regarding the coronavirus COVID-19, this month’s meeting will be held virtually. Participants can take part online or by phone. Below the agenda is the information about the Zoom meeting invitation. You will be required to enter the passcode to enter the meeting. If your screen name is unknown to the host, you may be asked to provide email identification prior to being admitted to the meeting.

If you have questions about the meeting, or wish to add an agenda item, please email the Board at <[email protected]> prior to the meeting. 

KFAI Board meetings are open to the public; all interested persons are welcome to attend. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.

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KFAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Board Member Roles and Responsibilities: Lead Strategically. Ensure Financial Stability. Be an Ambassador. Ensure Healthy Governance. Supervise and Support the General Manager.

KFAI Mission Statement: KFAI is a volunteer-based community radio station that exists to broadcast information, arts and entertainment programming for an audience of diverse racial, social and economic backgrounds. By providing a voice for people ignored or misrepresented by mainstream media, KFAI increases understanding between peoples and communities, while fostering the values of democracy and social justice.

  1. Call to order and roll call     7:00
  • Appoint Timekeeper
  1. Approve agenda     7:03
  2. Approve minutes of August meeting    7:08
  3. Introduction of guests    7:10
  4. 2019 Audit presentation by Mahoney Ulbrich Christiansen Russ PA     7:15
  5. General Manager’s report (Danny B)    7:35
  • Discussion of 6 month and 12 month goals with the Board
  • Fall Membership Drive — Jacque to also discuss Board Responsibilities
  1. Treasurer’s report (Stacey T)    7:50 
  • Discussion of Financial Goals remainder 2020 through 2021 — Board and GM   
  1. Governance (Jacque P)    8:00
  • New Board member brief orientation planning (Ahmed, Jules, and Misha) — meet with Leadership Committee
  • 6-month, 12-month goals discussion with GM, planning for 6-month (probationary period), 12-month evaluations of GM — conducted by Leadership Committee with report to the full board
  • 6-month goals for Board of Directors, discuss annual evaluation
  • Board and GM/staff calendar for remainder of 2020 through 2021
  • Grievance Policy and Procedure — specifically for Sexual Harassment/Sexual Misconduct, joint effort with GM and Social Justice Task Force — will bring for Board vote at October meeting
  • Community Advisory Board (CAB) — discussion of plan for CAB policy and procedure with GM, other board members, specifically Misha Bartlett and Rico Morales — will bring for Board vote at October meeting
  • Review of 2020 Strategic Plan and Committee assignments
  • Need to start preparation for Fall elections of Board and Content Advisory Committee (start beginning of October)
  1. Content Advisory Committee (CAC) report (Mike M)   8:20
  2. Public comment (three-minute limit each)   8:30
  3. Station events    8:35
  4. Closed session    8:40
  5. Adjournment    9:00

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Fresh Air Board of Directors meeting notice and agenda for Monday, July 27

KFAI Board of Directors
Meeting Notice and Agenda
Monday, July 27, 2020
 
This month’s meeting of the Fresh Air, Inc. Board of Directors will be held on Monday, July 27, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
 
Important note: Because of precautions regarding the coronavirus this month’s meeting will be virtual. Participants can take part online or by phone. Below the agenda is the information about the Zoom meeting invitation.
 
If you have questions about the meeting or wish to add an agenda item, please email the Board at <[email protected]> prior to the meeting.
 
KFAI Board meetings are open to the public; all interested persons are welcome to attend. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.
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KFAI Board of Directors June meeting notice and agenda

KFAI Board of Directors
MEETING NOTICE and AGENDA
Monday, June 29, 2020

This month’s meeting of the Fresh Air, Inc. Board of Directors will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

Important note: Because of precautions regarding the coronavirus this month’s meeting will be virtual. Participants can take part online or by phone. Below the agenda is the information about the Zoom meeting invitation.

If you have questions about the meeting or wish to add an agenda item, please email the Board at <[email protected]> prior to the meeting. The Board roster, contact information and prior meeting minutes and financials are available at kfai.org/board.

KFAI Board meetings are open to the public; all interested persons are welcome to attend. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.

KFAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA
FOR MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2020

01. Call to order and roll call 7:00

02. Approve agenda 7:03

03. Approve minutes of May meeting 7:08

04. Introduction of guests 7:10

05. Review of Board Conduct
— all board members to sign and agree to terms of Board conduct expectations

06. General Manager’s report (Ron T) 7:15

07. Treasurer’s report (Stacey T) 7:25

— BOARD GOES INTO CLOSED SESSION —

08. General Manager search discussion and vote (Jacque P) 7:35
— review and discuss final four GM candidates
— vote to select next GM

— BOARD RETURNS TO OPEN SESSION —

09. Grants/Loans update (Jacque P) (time allowing) 8:35

10. Governance (Jacque P) (time allowing) 8:40
— open Board positions/Board Recruitment Committee
— discussion of vote to occur at July Board meeting

11. Grievance procedures
— update needed to Personnel and Programmer’s Handbook)

12. Community Advisory Board (CAB)
— discussion of plan for CAB organization at July Board meeting

13. Content Advisory Committee (CAC) report (Mike M) (time allowing) 8:50

14. Public comment (three-minute limit each speaker) 9:00

15. Station events 9:05

16. Adjournment 9:10

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Board of Directors meeting notice and agenda for Wednesday, May 27

KFAI Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

This month’s meeting of the Fresh Air, Inc. Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. (This is a one-time change from the customary date due to the Memorial Day holiday.)

Important note: Because of the CDC recommendations regarding the coronavirus COVID-19, this month’s meeting will be held virtually. Participants can take part online or by phone. Below the agenda is the information about the Zoom meeting invitation.

If you have questions about the meeting, or wish to add an agenda item, please email the Board at <[email protected]> prior to the meeting. The Board roster, contact information and prior meeting minutes and financials are available at kfai.org/board.

KFAI Board meetings are open to the public; all interested persons are welcome to attend. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.

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KFAI Board of Directors Agenda for Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Board Member Roles and Responsibilities: Lead Strategically. Ensure Financial Stability. Be an Ambassador. Ensure Healthy Governance. Supervise and Support the General Manager.

KFAI Mission: KFAI is a volunteer-based community radio station that exists to broadcast information, arts and entertainment programming for an audience of diverse racial, social and economic backgrounds. By providing a voice for people ignored or misrepresented by mainstream media, KFAI increases understanding between peoples and communities, while fostering the values of democracy and social justice.

01. Call to order and roll call 7:00
— Appoint Timekeeper

02. Approve agenda 7:03

03. Approve minutes of April meeting 7:08

04. Introduction of guests 7:10

05. Board check-in (Jamie E) 7:15

06. General Manager’s report (Ron T) 7:20
— Will include update on Purchase Agreement for 106.7 translator with Hmong American Radio

07. Treasurer’s report (Stacey T) 7:35

08. Grants/Loans update (Jacque P) 7:50

09. General Manager Search Committee update (Jacque P) 8:00
— Review timeline for applications and interviews

10. Governance (Jamie E) 8:05
— Open Board Positions/Board Recruitment Committee (Jamie/Gabe)
— Co-chair model for the BOD (Jamie)–By-laws change
— Grievance Procedures (Jamie/Jacque)
— Board, Leadership Committee, Staff Relationships (Jacque)

11. Working with MN Peacebuilding Leadership

— Improved board dynamics (Jacque P) 8:30

12. Strategic Plan update (Jacque P) 8:35
— Review Strategic Plan Committee Structure and Planning Documents in Google
— Importance of Future is Now Committee–need additional members to work on investigating a new space/home by Dec. 2021
— Expectations of monthly reports from the Committees and note taking
— Board membership on Committees and expectations

13. Content Advisory Committee (CAC) report (Mike M) (time allowing) 8:45

14. Public comment (three-minute limit each) 8:50

15. Station events 8:55

16. Adjournment 9:00

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KFAI Board Meeting Notice and Agenda — Monday, April 27, 2020

KFAI Board of Directors Meeting Agenda — April 27, 2020

This month’s meeting of the Fresh Air, Inc. Board of Directors will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

Important note: Because of the CDC recommendations regarding the coronavirus COVID-19, this month’s meeting will be held virtually. Participants can take part online or by phone.

Below is the information about the Zoom meeting invitation.

If you have questions about the meeting, or wish to add an agenda item, please email the Board at <[email protected]> prior to the meeting. The Board roster, contact information and prior meeting minutes and financials are available at kfai.org/board.

KFAI Board meetings are open to the public; all interested persons are welcome to attend. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.

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 KFAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA FOR MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020

  1. Call to order and roll call     7:00
  • Appoint Timekeeper

2. Approve agenda     7:03

3. Approve minutes of March meeting    7:08

4. Introduction of guests    7:10

5. Board check-in (Jamie E)     7:15

6. General Manager’s report (Ron T)    7:20

  • Includes update on Purchase Agreement for 106.7 translator with Hmong America Radio

7. Treasurer’s report (Ron G)    7:35

  • Includes projections for next few months expenses, and rationale for pursuing additional loan

8. Grants/Loans update (Jacque P) 7:45

9. General Manager Search Committee update (Jacque P)    7:55

  • Review timeline for applications and interviews
  1. Strategic Plan update (Jacque P)    8:05
  • Review Strategic Plan Committee Structure and Planning Documents in Google
  • Importance of Future is Now Committee — need additional members to work on finding new office/studio location by December 2021
  • Expectations of monthly reports from the committees and note taking
  • Board membership on committees and expectations
  • Recommendation from Financial Stability and Growth Committee
  1. Governance (Jamie E) 8:20
  • Open Board positions
  • Resignation of Ron G as Treasurer and Board member
  • Co-chair model for the BOD
  1. Content Advisory Committee (CAC) report (Mike M) (time allowing)  8:30
  2. Public comment (three-minute limit each)   8:35
  3. Adjournment    8:45

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KFAI’s Spring Pledge Drive confounds pandemic predictions, exceeds goal!

“You have to expect to win. It’s not a forecast or prediction; it’s just having confidence in the people in that clubhouse.” — Minneapolis Twins manager Paul Molitor

KFAI’s Spring Pledge Drive raised over $45,000.

Let that sink in for a moment: $45,000. On a publicized goal of $40,000 that — to be honest with you — we never expected to come close to reaching.

At the outset of the only pandemic in our lifetimes it was not reasonable to expect mentally and financially stressed listeners to support this station in significant numbers. That’s what we were told by multiple people who are supposed to know these things.

Yet here we are.

We accomplished this fete without our customary pre-drive mailing. And because of social distancing concerns, without a phone room — because, well, nobody to answer phones. Without off-air volunteers. Without pledge producers. Often without rap partners. And only two staff persons present throughout the entire 10-day event.

We would like to credit the staff and the on-air volunteers for making this possible. But mostly we have to credit our KFAI listeners. Every day of the drive they sent us a message, in clear, unmistakable terms, that what this station provides is important to them. And however crazy and topsy-turvy the world may be at this moment, KFAI’s programming provided them the focus of normalcy that they needed.

We are not accustomed to thinking of our dear station in terms of “normal,” but then we live in strange times. KFAI was there for the listeners, and they responded.

Personal resilience gives us the strength to overcome hardships, but community resilience provides us with the power to accomplish the seemingly impossible. A powerful combination of generous KFAI listener-supporters and dedicated volunteers accomplished that in our Spring fundraising effort.

Thanks for that. And as always, thank you for being KFAI.

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